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.
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner Friendly 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclases
Habla japonés desde el día 1 🇯🇵 | Prepárate para estudiar o trabajar en Japón | Japonés con anime para niños (≧◡≦) ♡
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力UP ! （入門・超初級者の方も大歓迎！）クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · China
7 years of language teaching, children, adults, spoken Chinese, examination
Teaches A1–C1
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NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Mexico
👑English Language Aspects.
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Experience as an online Japanese teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclases
Profesora colombiana con formación en Japón JLPT N2
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法 聞き取り 会話 読解 単語まで、全部できちゃうALL IN ONEレッスンです。動画音声共有を使いますので、ZOOMでレッスンします
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Egypt
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English & Chinese👌JLPT, Interviews & Japan Travel｜Hall of Fame Instructor with Proven Result｜
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Absolute Beginner｜Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Preply · India
Certified tutor taking all responsibilities for your course with guarantee
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Studentessa prossima alla laurea in Lingue(giapponese e tedesco) impartisce lezioni di lingua inglese, tedesco, giapponese
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強し た内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Conversation practice, JLPT, Translation】Teaching over 4years all over the world
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Over 25 Years of Experience in Early Childhood Education! I Teach Japanese Gently and Carefully.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclases
Profesor de japonés con formación como psicólogo educativo
Cafetalk · Taiwan
從五十音到旅遊會話，手把手陪你學習日文，上全日文老師課前安心打底！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I completed the Japanese Language Teaching Training Program!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 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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