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.
18 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで7年11ヶ月日本語を教えています！フィリピンのセブ島に約７年住んでいました！去年の年末にIT系の会社を引退しました。日本語でいろいろなお話をしましょう！どんなことでも聞いてくださいね！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English & Chinese👌JLPT, Interviews & Japan Travel｜Hall of Fame Instructor with Proven Result｜
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese teachers in ITALKI. I passed the Japanese teaching certification exam and taught man
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Graduate student in linguistics in the U.S., focusing on Japanese language pedagogy.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Worked as a cabin crew based in Singapore, certified with Professional Japanese Language Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
🌟🌟 No.1 Teacher 2021~2023｜Top 1% 2024–2026｜Like your best friend 像朋友般亲切😄｜Immersion 沉浸式教学🤗｜经验满满💯
Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · Japan
📺Live Streamer 📼1000 Videos📖読書クラス💡Explicit Explanation📙Genki🗣Pronunciation🎧️Scripts👥面接練習
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Georgia
日常会話からJLPT・ビジネス・面接対策まで、幅広く実践的に学べる日本語レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
The specialized teacher for JLPT.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Three years’ experience as a Japanese teacher！¡Tres años de experiencia como profesor de japonés!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Natural Japanese with a Seasoned Pro | 1,500+ Lessons | Business & Interview Prep
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
italki · Philippines
TEFL-Certified English Teacher| Expert in Global Business Communication & Professional English
Teaches A1–C2
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
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌱 New Students Welcome! | Friendly Japanese Lessons | Let’s Speak Japanese !🌱✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家資格を持つ日本語教師です。間違えても大丈夫。安心してたくさん話してください。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役採用面接官「本当に受かる」模擬面接・旅行日本語・漫画で学ぶ・博多弁・4コママンガで学ぶ日本のビジネス習慣・バズるSNS添削・しりとりゲームなどを提供しています。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–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 / 6,828
United 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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