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
Certified✨experienced✨
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎊I'm ranked in the top 1% of Japanese teachers on italki.🌸Welcome to absolute beginners.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
From zero to daily conversation in 3months✈️ With your original materials, you’ll quickly feel “I can speak!” ❤️🔥 Study at home with access to lessons and qui…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Improve conversational skills😄
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Real Japanese at Your Own Pace⭐️😌
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
👉 Choose me — your friendly and positive Japanese sensei 😊🌱
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 · China
🌸Methodology Teacher🥇
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Amiable teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy, fun, personalized lesson that will make you smile☺️👌Even from zero, it's totally fine!- everyone is welcome🏆Preply certified teacher🎖️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
カンボジア🇰🇭は本格的な雨季に入りました⛈️ 家の中でできる楽しみを見つけないと🤔 【お知らせ】 生活音🔊🗣️🦜🦎🛵🌧️がうるさいです 気になる方は"Zoom"で予約してください！
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Teacher with Experience and Qualifications from Japan and Australia 🇯🇵🧑🏫 Over 4 years of experience, so I can teach from beginner to advanced levels!…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
mom of 2👶🇯🇵
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese! We also use "Minna no Nihongo" to provide beginner to intermediate level lessons and help with JLPT preparation.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
+2000exp🌸AT Official mentor🎖️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
We aim to be able to speak Japanese naturally.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
中国語OK｜発音改善｜会話力UP
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lesson discounts now through November only!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! Let's Learn Practical Japanese in a Fun Way.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😄日本語フリートーク✨中国語で授業が受けられます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
9 years of teaching experience / 9 años de experiencia en la enseñanza / 9年教学经验🥇
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
A Japanese teacher from Gifu Prefecture with 7 years of experience teaching at an agricultural high school. Raise your Japanese level through practical role-pl…
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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 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424China141 / 6,424South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United 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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