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.
2,700 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | MA in Japanese Language Education | 9+ Years of Experience | Making Learning Fun
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TOEIC 960💎Lessons in English📕
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Step by Step, From “I know” to “I can use”
Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 11 yrs | Oral & Business Chi
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Italy
Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス日本語を中心に教えています。敬語が使えるようになりましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|TCTE|Basic
Teaches A1–A2
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teaching Cert | Kid
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
for bigginer specialist
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TOEIC | Conversational Japan
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 4 yrs Experience | Business
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Adults
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ネイティブ講師|初心者から気軽 に日本語で話しましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Nativeitalki · Japan
自己学習に限界を感じている方！日本旅行を楽しみたい方！一緒に勉強しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎵 音楽 | 会話・旅行 🌸
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation JLPT 👍Honorific
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 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 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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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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