1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $18 per hour or less: 266 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $26. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
21 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · China
🗾Basic🗾Exam🗾Anime🗻Japanese🏯
Teaches A1–B1
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT
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
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Japones online, Preparacion de examenes JLPT. Conversaciones para el Viaje con ebook
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on
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.
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Laureato in Lingua e Letteratura Giapponese con certificazione N2 del JLPT offre ripetizioni
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Professor de Japonês para viagens, provas do JLPT, conversação, profissional
Cafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT | Conversational Japane
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Profesora colombiana con formación en Japón JLPT N2
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Speak Chinese😘HSK👩🏫Academic
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
maestro de japones nativo de cualquier nivel preparacion de JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch von den Basics bis JLPT N3-niveau für alle Altersgruppen.
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Peru
🎓 JLPT | Conversational Spanis
Teaches A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas Online para Iniciantes (JLPT N5 e N4)
Teaches A1–B1
Suasaulasparticulares
Passei pelo N1 em JLPT. Estudei na escola do Japão
Suasaulasparticulares
Aula preparatória para JLPT (Todos os níveis)
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan966 / 1,326Taiwan43 / 1,326China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
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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 October 19, 2026
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