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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,644 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.

$11/h
Median / hour
$9.12–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,644
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

1,644 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Nozomi

Nozomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

テーマは楽しく面白く！Fun and interesting class! Let's talk about anything you like.

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$10/h
Trial $6.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Ibuki.O

Ibuki.O

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Learn the polite Japanese actually used at weddings and top golf courses

Native
1 lessons
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Maru

Maru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Real, Polite & Practical Japanese from Hospitality Experience!

Native
3 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $6.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Nodoka. K

Nodoka. K

JapanNative

Cafetalk · 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！

Native
13 yrs · 1 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$11/h
Trial $1.90
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Kana.S

Kana.S

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

もっと日本語ネイティブに近いイントネーション、アクセントで話せるようになりたい！ 色々な方法で自然な日本語のイントネーションやアクセントを練習しましょう！

Native
41 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$5.70/h
Trial $1.90
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
MAYU.M

MAYU.M

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

今日あったこと、好きなこと。友達とおしゃべりするように、日本語で話しませんか？

Native
10 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$7.60/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Maho.W

Maho.W

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

何度も聞き返される不安を減らして、自信を持って話そう。

Native
14 yrs · 1 lessons
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$7.60/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Atsumi.U

Atsumi.U

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

あなたの日本語、もっと自然にしませんか？

Native
3 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$3.80/h
Trial $4.43
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Mahalolo

Mahalolo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

正しい言葉遣いより、相手に伝わる言葉。まずは楽しくお話ししませんか？

Native
1 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Ann.H

Ann.H

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Do you ever wonder how to respond to customers in Japanese, or want to practice taking orders? Let's work together and practice according to your questions and…

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
sumebamiyako

sumebamiyako

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

にほんじんのような はつおんを めざして、くりかえし れんしゅう しましょう（日本人のような発音を目指して、繰り返し練習しましょう！）

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$9.50/h
Trial $1.27
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
MASAYO13

MASAYO13

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

25分、日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしませんか？

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,165$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,511$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker985$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk758$12$7.60–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo281from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap77$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant33$52$45–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$24–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6536 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4712 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1824 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2165 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1509 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.60 and $15, 757 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,467 / 6,820
  • TaiwanTaiwan163 / 6,820
  • ChinaChina156 / 6,820
  • South KoreaSouth Korea81 / 6,820
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
  • United StatesUnited States39 / 6,820
  • ItalyItaly20 / 6,820
  • PhilippinesPhilippines20 / 6,820

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,644 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 6,536 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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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 October 23, 2026

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