6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
2,700 of the 6,091 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $30 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
649 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · China
中日双语精通，深受英语圈跨日/中学习者喜爱。扎实奠定文法与听说基础。
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Japanese tutor for absolute beginners (JLPT N2 grade A)
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Malaysia
Build confidence speaking in a fun way!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children English (4-11)
italki · United States
University Japanese Language Instructor, JLPT N1 certification and 15 years experience learning.
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.
Letuelezioni
Giapponese per principianti ed intermedi! Avviamento alla lingua, ripasso e consigli da chi in Giappone ci ha vissuto e studiato
Teaches A1–B2
Classgap · United Kingdom
Discover Fluency: Expert English Tutor with Global Experience
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other first!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic Japanese | English OK
Teaches A1–B1
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Japanese Teacher from Tokyo | Beginner Friendly | Speak Naturally & Travel Japanese
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Start your Japanese journey with personalized one-on-one lessons. Learn Hiragana, Katakana, basic grammar, vocabulary, and everyday conversation at your own pa…
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Beginners | Learn with fun |
Teaches A1–A2
italki · Austria
Helping you speak (Austrian) German with Confidence!
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profe de japonés desde nivel principiante hasta N3!
Teaches A1–B1
Classgap · China
Teaches A1–B2
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your Japanese for daily life in Japan. Focus on pronunciation, natural speaking, and grammar explained simply.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
beginners•HSK Test•grammar
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
A friendly and talkative teacher of Russian and Japanese:)
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés - Niveles principiante e intermedio
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️JLPT | Travel | Animation 😊
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091United States34 / 6,091Philippines16 / 6,091Italy15 / 6,091SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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Updated September 30, 2026
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