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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 HSK | Conversational English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Correct pronunciation and intonation🌸 正确的发音和语调⭐올바른 발음과 억🌈 🌈In everiday conversation😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Learn Japanese Together with Haruka and Have Fun！✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 Bachelor | Conversational Ja
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT対策、ビジネス日本語、楽しい会話、子供向けなど、幅広く対応！日本語学校・大学・オンライン講師。国家資格、登録日本語教員試験2025年合格。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Children (6-11)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱 Speak Japanese Naturally & Confidently Fun, Real-Life Conversation 🌱 自然な日本語を楽しく話そう！実生活で使える会話レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Taiwan Mandarin Cert | Korea
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build your confidence in speaking natural Japanese—with a good listener by your side!✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
You would be able to speak beautiful and polite Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Absolute beginners are welcome😊 Let's study Japanese language and the culture behind it together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese｜French support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · China
Native Japanese and Chinese bilingual. 中文日语【双母语】
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Anime&Manga 📺|From Osaka🏯|1000+ Students Taught👨🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅From toddlers to business 🤗
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am flexible and patient teacher!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 IELTS 7.0 | Conversational E
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
+700 lessons, pro-wrestling, Akina Nakamori, 5 years of experience, calm, make you smile!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 FLE | Business Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 6,837China156 / 6,837South Korea81 / 6,837
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United 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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