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
100% Japanese teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel free to talk about anything you want ! Let's have fun and casual conversation in Japanese !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師｜初心者OK・会話中心・留学サポート経験あり | Apoyo en estudios y visas en Japón
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
勉強するときに必要な、会話を練習しましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Jump Into Fun & Easy Japanese Lessons - English-Friendly Support!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく日本語を話そう♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Teacher! 日本とシンガポールで計4年の指導実績🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と日本語を使って楽しくお話ししましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn にほんご step by step! Je parle français aussi!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語そのもの、教え方、日本語教師としてのキャリアなどについて話し、一緒に解決策を見つけましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語学習に寄り添うパートナー🌱｜自然な日本語を身につける🌟｜会話・旅行・仕事｜基礎から実践までサポート
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
―英会話でくつろぎの時間を―
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn with the theme of "Learning through what you love" and have fun!「好きなことで学ぶ」をテーマに楽しく学ぼう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
むずかしい文法もスライドで１つずつていねいに。学んだ文法を会話で使ってみましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
同时拥有教授中文和日语经验的教师
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have conversations in Japanese without worrying about making mistakes!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しくたくさん話そう！会話中心のレッスン。オンライン英会話1,900回以上受講の経験を活かしてサポートします
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きにしゃべったらええんじゃけん
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役大学生プロ教師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「アニメ・マンガで日本語を学ぼう！📚」
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス日本語を中心に教えています。敬語が使えるようになりましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎日の15分が、日本語を話す自信につながります♪
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 / 6,828China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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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