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.
109 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Community Tutor with over 10 years of Experience! I can help you in both English and German :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese journey starts here! I specialize in teaching complete beginners & elementary learners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you so wish, I'll correct any mistakes in your grammar and pronunciation。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
拥有超过十三年对外汉语教学经验！
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
November schedule up now!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese to foreign students at a Japanese high school for many years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Currently accepting new students of all levels😊 #Stand with all the innocent ppl in 🇺🇦🇵🇸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
3 years teaching experience! Very friendly tutor :) 明（あか）るい雰囲気（ふんいき）のレッスンで楽（たの）しく練習（れんしゅう）をしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐You can start From Scratch!⭐Top1% tutor⭐ JLPT / KIDS / Teach in English, Russian, Spanish
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's talk about Anime, travel, culture, politics and anythig!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with me!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Amiable teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍿Focused on making learning Japanese fun! Let's get started with me ,good listener and friendly.
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
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すのが苦手でも大丈夫！ゆっくり、何度でも一緒に練習します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
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 · Japan
「いっしょに べんきょう しましょう^_^」
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
Japanese teacher like a friend✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese native speaker🏝️
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
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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