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
Conversation JLPT 👍Honorific
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | 14+ Yrs Global Business Experience | English Support Available
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10 years+ experience, story
Nativeitalki · Japan
A Safe Space to Make Mistakes & Grow Confidence!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾留学/HSK/中国滞在
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🟡Natural Japanese Conversation with 日本人のともだち🟡 Beginners Welcome! Relaxed atmosphere ＋grammar !
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Stay in Japan over 6 years｜
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フレンドリーで熱心な教師✏ Friendly and enthusiastic teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
👍I am a professional Japanese teacher for beginner learner! Let's have fun and study together ♪😘
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に楽しく勉強しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn real-life Japanese with Mimi 🇯🇵🇦🇺 Natural conversation, culture & daily life
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 20 yrs | Business English 💼
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learning Japanese should not be that overwhelming, Let's start it step by step with me!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please tell me your favorite Japanese Anime/Manga/Games!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese with English support 🌸 Certified teacher｜GENKI lessons｜Relaxed & friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 3 yrs Experience | Convers
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s enjoy the process to learn Japanese! Speak like natives!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English Teaching Certificate |
Teaches B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Teacher | Beginners, JLPT I'll support your dreams and goals wholeheartedly
Teaches A1–C2
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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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