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.
361 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Jump Into Fun & Easy Japanese Lessons - English-Friendly Support!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
グループレッスンで、クラスメイトと一緒にディスカッションやお話シェアに参加しましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation | Business | Kids
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
What kind of person am I? What kind of materials do I use? What's your level? Which lesson should you choose? Let's answer these questions here.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
しょしんしゃ だいかんげい｜こうしけいけん 5ねん🌸Beginner-Friendly Japanese | 5 Years as a Language Teacher
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語での会話に、自信をつけるためのレッスン。レッスンはMacchanの質問からスタート！準備はいりません！話題(わだい)がなくてもだいじょうぶ！Macchanがゆっくりと、質問(しつもん)します。日本語ネイティブと”自分のことばではなす”練習をして、自信をつけましょう！こどももOK！
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Business Japanese
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
【English OK】Friendly & Loves Beginners! | Welcoming Both Kids and Adults!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Beginner | Travel ✈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Want to speak more Japanese? ♪ Let's practice Japanese through fun conversations! まちがえてもOK♪ にほんごで楽しくおしゃべりしよう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Registered Japanese Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
海外在住の日本人のお子さんも！日本在住の外国人のお子さんも！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners ✈️ Ex-Flight Attendant & Career Advis｜夢中になる日本語レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · United States
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–C2
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
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
TEFL | Conversational & Kids E
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's study for N5 together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
Academic, Conversation, Exams
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 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United 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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