6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,259 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can support you learn Japanese in English and Spanish
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
カメラOFFでもONでも。ネイティブと話してみましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English-Japanese translator but also teaching Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
やさしい日本語で書かれたニュースを一緒に読んで勉強しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
間違えてもOK！楽しく日本語を練習しましょう☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ならった にほんごを つかって、せんせいと はなしましょう。しゅみのこと、かぞくのこと、なんでも OK!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟 Want to speak more natural Japanese? Let’s actually TALK! 🌟
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It will be fun if you can have a conversation!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語だけで学ぶレッスン Learn Japanese Through Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
一緒に過去問題を解きながら弱点を克服して、ビジネス用語や習慣に慣れましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
簡単な日本語ができるようになります
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1 –B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a native Japanese speaker from Kansai.
Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めましてのあなた、いきなりレッスンを受けるのは不安なあなた、まずは自己紹介やレッスンの進め方など、気軽なお話から始めませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスしてたくさん話したくなるレッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめてレッスンを受(う)ける人におすすめ！どんなレッスンがいいか相談(そうだん)できます。 Recommended for those taking lessons for the first time. We can discuss what kind of lessons you would like.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is suitable for a person who has never studied Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
「分かる」から「話せる」へ！あなたらしい日本語を引き出すレッスン 🗣️ 英語サポートOK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy 50 minutes of Japanese conversation at your own pace!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Lessons with a Certified Instructor [English, Korean available😊]
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Cafeで友達と話すような気持ちで、気楽に会話の練習をしましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated November 12, 2026
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