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
✈️中国語OK🏓我们一起轻松学日语吧～あなたの学習を手伝う良きパートナーになります！カフェ気分で気軽に日本語を話しながら身に付ける🍵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
Academic, Conversation, Exams
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何か自分の興味あることで英語を勉強しませんか？ 楽しんで勉強するのが一番です。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🥇Business/Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを予約される方のためのレッスンです。気軽にお話ししましょう。This lesson is for those who are booking my lesson for the first time. Please feel free to talk.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · Japan
【On Maternity Leave】🗣️ Natural Japanese | Business Professional | Top school Graduate | English OK🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK Clearance Mentor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマは、今日のできごと。 今日あった楽しかったこと・うれしかったこと・悲しかったこと・怒ったことなどを日本語で話してみよう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️ Professional Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · China
让我们一起学习旅行中各个场景下的常用日语词汇和表达吧！~
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Italy
JPN⇆ITA translator and language enthusiast
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · India
🎓 B.Ed | Conversational Englis
Teaches A2–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語学習の「迷い」を25分で整理します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
10 years experiences in teaching Chinese and Japanese in spare time.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌼Daily Japanese Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「学んだ表現」を「使える表現」に！カメラオフでもOKなので、どんな格好でも気にせずどうぞ (^^)v
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🗣 Conversational English
Teaches B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受講する生徒さん向け。ご自身の日本語レベルを知り、あなたに合うレッスンプランを一緒に見つけましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語のニュース（やさしい朝日新聞など）を一緒に読んで、発音や言葉の意味を確認していきます。（中級以上）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
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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 / 6,828Italy19 / 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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