6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
3,010 of the 6,424 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.
2,301 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese teacher in Japan👩🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor in the UK |1000+ Lessons | Kansai Dialect & Culture
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Have Fun Talking and Watch Your Skills Improve! Level Up with Your Personalized Plan 🗣️✨ Conversation-Focused Lessons for All Levels, Tailored to Your Goals an…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Grammar | Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified teacher for both kids and adults. 公認こども日本語教師＆登録日本語教師
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
[Living in Mexico ✕ Flexible Schedule] Learn whenever you want ✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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 for Beginner🔥
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United States
Experienced Japanese tutor creating customized and fun lessons to improve your speaking confidence!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
3 month ! Lets try ! From Zero to able to make communication ✅Certificated Tutor➡
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥Compile based on students
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy studying Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners!Preply-Certified Teacher!Fun&Personalized Lessons😆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn daily Japanese with me!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build natural Japanese! Native Teacher | 9+ Yrs Exp | English/Español OK
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Learn to Speak Japanese Fun and Effectively! 🫧 Lessons That Deliver Results for Any Level or Purpose✨ Plus, Discover Japanese Culture and Cuisine! 🍲💖
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10年以上の経験あり/JLPT対策に特化/中国語OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
10 years of experience at a university and 20+ years in total.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌟Preply Certified Japanese Tutor🌟 Beginner-Friendly Lessons where you’ll experience many small successes.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
gentle, sincere, and fun 💗👦😎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Clear English explanations | Best for beginner & intermediate learners 🌸 Native Japanese tutor with 4 years of teaching/interpreting experience🧑🏫
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10 years experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
・Beginners～Indermediate learners are more than welcome! ・If you don't speak Japanese at all, please try my lesson! ・Our instructors can speak English Let’s enj…
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $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.
Japan4,166 / 6,424Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424SpeakDuo 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 October 1, 2026
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