6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
4,183 of the 6,837 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $31 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸粵語🌸兒童🌸Kids🌸English🌸JLPT N2-N5
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👦
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
4+ Years | 4,000+ Lessons |I help 📖 learners speak naturally without relying on their textbook.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Guaranteed Score Improvement 🎯
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️✨130+ students and 1,600+ lessons taught across platforms🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧸 Kids English | Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher | 3+ years experience | English | Grammar and Conversation | Beginner friendly |
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · France
Conversation
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
In the Top 1% of Japanese Teachers on iTalki 2022~ /10+ years of experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Going abroad|Middle school (ages 12-14)
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
7年の経験｜中国語可｜初級専門
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching Korean in Japanese.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese in a relaxed atmosphere ♪ リラックスした雰囲気で日本語を学びましょう♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Train to "sound like native"
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · New Zealand
にほんごビギナーさん！にほんごをおしえます！かいわれんしゅうもしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 TOPIK | Conversational Eng
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
今年は台湾人、メキシコ人、キルギス人が家に来ました～
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High School🎓Basic English✅
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
😊 Your fellow OTAKU Japanese teacher | Games, Manga & Anime welcome | Shy & introvert-friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Natural Japanese step by step🐣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️🌟Turn what you learn into Japanese you can actually use!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,479 / 6,837Taiwan165 / 6,837
China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 6,837SpeakDuo 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 26, 2026
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