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.
431 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しくお話ししましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids’ English👧｜Daily talk 🌏
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ご要望により65分コースを作りました カメラOFFでもOKです
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
お時間に限りがある方へ、一緒にお話ししましょう♪
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Help your job interview.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法はしっかり。場面はあなた専用。 あなただけのオリジナル教材セットで学ぶ日本語レッスンです。 A solid grammar foundation, with situations made just for you. Learn Japanese with your own original set of lea…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
留学生に初級の日本語の指導をしたり、技能実習生に日本語を教えていました。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Beginners ✈️
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
私のレッスンをはじめて受講する方におすすめ！ どんなレッスンをしたいか一緒に考えましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher|Complete beginners welcome! | 日系企業で働いています👩🏻💻ビジネス日本語可能
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
Tiếng Việt thực tế, dễ sử dụng
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's study for N5 together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
It’s not only fun — it’s meaningful. I tailor your lessons to fit your time, budget, and personality
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）をしましょう。 あなたのすきなこと、関心（かんしん）があることを話（はな）してください。※フィードバックファイルはありません
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
アニメ&漫画大好きな日本語教師です!/Sou apaixonado por anime&manga/I am passionate about anime and manga！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational🇯🇵for Beginners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語で自由におしゃべりをしてみましょう☺
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with over 4 years of experience both online and at school
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Canada
Casual & Fun|Kids Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎日200字を上限として日本語のライティングの添削をします！
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 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828South 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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