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.
135 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Speaker & Linguistics Graduate 📚 Let's Make Japanese Easy and Logical!
Teaches A1–C2
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational|Beginners🎌
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Intermediate and advanced only
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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Japanese Talk Fun&Free Chat😄
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
500+Lessons/Korean,Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ネイティブ講師|初心者から気軽に日本語で話しましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
二重チェックで安心！ネイティブによる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk for all levels😊
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Wanna travel to Japan? Or watch anime without subtitles? Let's learn Japanese!
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈 Enjoy free talk and learn！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Russia
講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓Certified Japanese Teacher🎓
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | Fun and Practical Lessons with "GENKI" & "IRODORI"
Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, grammar, etc.
Teaches A1–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 / 1,326Taiwan43 / 1,326China28 / 1,326South Korea20 / 1,326Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 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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