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
⚠️Do NOT teach（我不要教）： Business （商务日语）, 14 years old and under（14岁以下的孩子）, A1 and A2 (初级日语), JLPT⚠️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · Singapore
🎓 Exam | Conversation
Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · South Korea
통역 연습
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Here to Support Your Japanese Journey ☀️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Africa
Kids 6-17 | Conversational
Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自然な英語で、あなたの英文を音声録音します。
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
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者から、上級者まで、楽しみながら、話そう日本語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🚫暂停新生/New students paused】 中文OK｜中級～上級専門
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation | Business | Kids
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の弱点を早めに見つけよう！1回だけでもOKです。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a teacher at a Japanese language school/ I'm Cheerful, Friendly/ Adults and children are welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたに合ったレッスンを作ります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Philippines
TEFL-Certified English Teacher| Expert in Global Business Communication & Professional English
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Beginner | Travel ✈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
日本語レッスン
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Pass the JLPT Smarter | N5–N2 Japanese Coach
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
医療・介護用語教えます♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Language is a bridge that connects people around the world. Join me on a journey through Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
TEFL | Conversational & Kids E
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で考え、話す楽しさを体験しましょう！ 自由に話をして語彙や表現をふやしましょう！ Let’s learn Japanese through free conversation! Talk freely and expand your vocabulary and expressions!
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 / 6,828South 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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