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.
313 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
AmazingTalker · Mexico
👑English Language Aspects.
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Vuoi imparare il GIAPPONESE? Tramite programmi di scambio ho vissuto e studiato per un anno e mezzo in Giappone ad Hirosaki. Sono Laureato in Scienze Linguisti…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本で働く、日本人と働く、日本企業で働く場合、正確な日本語を話す必要があります。 ビジネスでは、日本語をまちがえるとトラブルになります。日本人は、皆さんの日本語が間違っていても、何もいいません。 正しい日本語を話しましょう。ほかの日本語学習者に差を付けましょう。アクセントを弱める練習（中国語母語話者）、イントネーショ…
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.
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Absolute Beginner｜Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Experience as an online Japanese teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
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
Classgap · Pakistan
Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step
Teaches B1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese journey starts here! I specialize in teaching complete beginners & elementary learners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Preply · India
Certified tutor taking all responsibilities for your course with guarantee
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · China
たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Peru
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
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese from Scratch — Friendly and Patient Teacher for Beginners 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Peru
Japanese and Spanish tutor (Spanish speaker)
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
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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