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.
266 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Studied abroad in Spain
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de japonês on-line, aulas interativas, tarefas extras e mentoria 24h!
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher & 420-Hour Training Course Graduate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy talking in Japanese like friends, like colleagues!! Don't be afraid of making mistakes just Enjoy!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · Ukraine
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese tutor 6 years
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Sometimes funny and sometimes boring jokes.
Letuelezioni
Docente di lingua giapponese impartisce le lezioni online
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 はじめての日本語も安心｜現役日本語学校教師がやさしくサポートします！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマを決めないで、自由に日本語で会話しながら、自然な日本語表現を学びましょう！(自由に色々話したい方向け)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Indonesia
のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級日本語 会話力
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🗓️ Flexible scheduling available to fit your needs! 😊 I’m a Japanese teacher living in London who loves traveling and anime ☆ I can also teach you Hakata diale…
Tusclases
Habla japonés desde el día 1 🇯🇵 | Prepárate para estudiar o trabajar en Japón | Japonés con anime para niños (≧◡≦) ♡
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy conversation! Just improve your Japanese skills with output:)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸confidence in conversation🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Tusclases
Japones online, Preparacion de examenes JLPT. Conversaciones para el Viaje con ebook
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
No worries if you're a beginner｜Easy and clear Japanese 🌸
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally & Have Fun! | Beginners Welcome ☃️🤍✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）をしましょう。 あなたのすきなこと、関心（かんしん）があることを話（はな）してください。※フィードバックファイルはありません
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · Pakistan
Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step
Teaches B1–B2
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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 / 1,326
Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
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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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