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Cheap Japanese tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 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.

$12/h
Median / hour
$9.21–$12
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,662
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Tomoko.Y

Tomoko.Y

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

はじめてTomokoのレッスンを受ける方対象。 ちょっと話してみようかなとお試し感覚で話せるレッスン。

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
"七七

"七七

China

AmazingTalker · China

"Master Chinese🔥

Advanced (C1)
11 years teaching
Other certificate
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Adrian

Adrian

Philippines

italki · Philippines

TEFL-Certified English Teacher| Expert in Global Business Communication & Professional English

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +5
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
SHU.PIG

SHU.PIG

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

メールやチャットを通じて、即座に質問を一つ一つ丁寧に回答させていただきます。

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$1.89/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Ling

Ling

China

AmazingTalker · China

🎓 TCSOL | Business Chinese 💼

Advanced (C1)
1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
midori

midori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Enjoy learning Japanese🍀 Learn about Japan or just enjoy speaking Japanese. Everyone is welcome!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Rena.

Rena.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

楽(たの)しく、リラックスした雰囲気(ふいんき)で、 日本語(にほんご)でお話(はな)ししましょう!! Let's Chat in Japanese! Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
I'm

I'm

China

AmazingTalker · China

Children (6-11)|TCTE|Basic

Advanced (C1)
New tutor
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Misaki

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional teacher living in Spain. よろしく!:)

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ikumi.M

Ikumi.M

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

If you are new, please come in here♪ Find the right lesson for you!

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
mai

mai

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli

Native
New tutor
Language degree
English +4
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Rudra

Rudra

India

italki · India

नमस्ते कैसे है आप🙏こんにちは、元気ですか🤔

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 4.9 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Teacher JPN

Teacher JPN

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's talk in Japanese! You will learn pronunciation and new vocabularies.

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
洪杰老師

洪杰老師

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🥇成人中文會話|趣味學習🎉

Upper intermediate (B2)
2 lessons
None listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nishiyama

Nishiyama

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Korean +2
★ 4.8 (24)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Meg JP

Meg JP

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

もし、『みんなの日本語』を もって いたら、いっしょに べんきょう しませんか? -Shall we study together if you have a Japanese text book『Minna no Nihongo』?-

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$7.58/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
大海老師

大海老師

China

AmazingTalker · China

🥇成人中文口說|會話達人🗣️手語溝通

Advanced (C1)
New tutor
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Business
  • Beginners
美桜

美桜

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
German +3
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Hiro y

Hiro y

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語の、動詞(どうし)のグループわけ・て形・た形・ない形を 勉強(べんきょう)しましょう。

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$9.10/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
烏蘭

烏蘭

China

AmazingTalker · China

商業|會話|進階

Fluent (C2)
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Novi

Novi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
caoli

caoli

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

ランダムで選んだカードに書いてある質問に答えるフリートーク!

Native
12 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Maria

Maria

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎌 Conversational Japanese ✈️

Native
15 years teaching
None listed
Korean +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
HARUKA

HARUKA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's talk in Japanese a a lot! たくさんお話しましょう。

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Japanese tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (1,662 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 6,560 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 November 12, 2026

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