5,903 tutors · 12 platforms
2,409 of the 5,903 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,840 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business/travel/lifestyle
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly | All levels welcome 🥳🌈
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Laid-back and patient Japanese teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is suitable for a person who has never studied Japanese.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids✨Beginner✨Intermediate✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a certified friendly teacher with 8-year-experience😊 📹OK!【⚠️Please check lesson rules first📃】
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Support in Spanish (general public) and English (some) English! !!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy 50 minutes of Japanese conversation at your own pace!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Children (6-11)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロの講師 Absolute beginners welcome！Let's have fun studying Japanese.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵Beginners are super welcome!! 🇺🇸 Learn Japanese Effectively & Efficiently in English! 💨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を学習しましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn visually from Zero 🍄
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% tutor in 2022★Pass JLPT N2/N3 — and actually speak Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
You can do it;)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ）のことなど。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥SALE🔥Contact me via chat 📩
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Chiyoko's class. Let's talk about your favorite topics!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Singapore
🎖️Preply Certified Tutor🎖️Over 200 students taught | Beginners to Advanced welcome🌸Former Big Tech (GAFA) HR professional fully supporting your goals with a pe…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もう一度、英語をやり直してみませんか? つまずいたところから、ゆっくり進めていきましょう!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すのが苦手でも大丈夫！ゆっくり、何度でも一緒に練習します。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese in English | From Beginners to Advanced Learners Deep Exploration of Japanese Culture Business Expressions Also Covered
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy the sounds and words of the Japanese language.
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,447 | $18 | $14–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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.
Japan3,701 / 5,903
Taiwan153 / 5,903
China127 / 5,903
South Korea67 / 5,903
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,903
United States33 / 5,903
Philippines15 / 5,903
United Kingdom14 / 5,903SpeakDuo 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.
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 September 30, 2026
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