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.
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
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés a tu ritmo de un profesor con 8 años de experiencia viviendo y trabajando en Japón
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
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Intermediate and advanced only
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
maestro de japones nativo de cualquier nivel preparacion de JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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
Letuelezioni
LEZIONI DI GIAPPONESE - laureato in Scienze linguistiche LM - 39
Teaches A1–B1
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
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés - Niveles principiante e intermedio
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di Giapponese online o in presenza
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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
Suasaulasparticulares
Japonês de acordo com sua forma de aprender, com metodologia e material personalizado a cada necessidade!
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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
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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