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
Speak Natural Japanese with Me ☕ | Beginner Friendly~楽しく日本語を学ぼう~
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分で勉強しているテキストや宿題でわからないことはありませんか？ あなたの勉強をてつだいます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨あなたが日本語を使って、かなえたい夢はどんなことですか✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初回体験は無料です♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「朝型？夜型？」「本は紙派？電子派？」身近なテーマをひとつ選んで、気軽におしゃべり。何を話すか迷った日でも、肩の力を抜いて楽しく発話練習ができます。
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
楽しく話せるあなたの日本語パートナー！！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Studied Japanese but still struggle to speak? Practice real-life situations and gain the confidence to use Japanese in everyday life!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私のレッスンでは、基本的に教科書は使いません。 私の作成した動画を元に、レッスンを行なっていきます。 そして、あなたの日本語を伸ばすのは【好奇心】です！ あなたの興味が赴くままに、日本語を楽しんでい
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
幼児〜中学生。「わかった！」「できた！」を増やして、英検5級合格を目指そう！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごでニュースについておはなししましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation for Beginners & Travelers
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「こんにちは」から始める、はじめての日本語会話 ♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【日本語中級～上級向けの日本語オンリーです♪】 日 本語でたくさん話す時間がほしい方にぴったりです☕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「矛盾」「蛇足」ってどんな意味？由来を知って、日本語 の表現をもっと豊かに！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロ講師｜17年のエンジニア経験×教員免許｜ビジネス日本語・敬語・面接対策｜JLPT N5〜N1・帰化準備
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
jlpt 합격을 위해 jpt 고득점을 위해
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
100＋ Lessons Taught| Conversation Focus
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn the polite Japanese actually used at weddings and top golf courses
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
😰 Know Japanese, but afraid to speak? 🧡 No pressure, no perfection — relaxed, practical Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もっと自然に、もっと伝わる日本語へ。 あなたの日本語の強みを生かしながら、表現力を磨きましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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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