4,309 tutors · 12 platforms
560 of the 4,309 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for the JLPT. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.00. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
76 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Speak with confidence! Japanese lessons that help you communicate 🌸 Beginner-Friendly | Experienced Native Japanese Teacher | JLPT Grammar N5–N3📚
NativePreply · Japan
🗼 Currently Teaching at a Japanese Language School 🗼 | Nationally Certified Japanese Language Teacher | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese | Engl…
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 From "studying" Japanese to "using" it! ✈️ Travel, 📚 JLPT, 💼 Business and more | Over 30 years in Japanese companies | English support available
NativePreply · Japan
I'm a Japanese teacher with 30 years of experience! I can guide you from the basics of the kana to JLPT prep, business conversation, and interview coaching. ⭐️…
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 544 | $17 | $14–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 30 | $34 | $28–$47 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan2,485 / 4,309
South Korea42 / 4,309
China36 / 4,309
Taiwan35 / 4,309
United States22 / 4,309
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,309
Spain12 / 4,309
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Updated September 28, 2026
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