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 · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 IELTS | Business English 💼
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 7 years of teaching experience.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌱Beginner✏️Grammar 📘JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
“Each student is unique — I teach with heart, patience, and trust.”
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner Standard Speaking
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語に不安があっても大丈夫です！ゆっくり楽しくレッス ンしましょう♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Grammar & Conversation✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with a Certified TeacherーLet's Enjoy It Together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🀄 Conversational Chinese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
たのしいにほんごを、あなたに。Fun Japanese experience, customized lesson for you!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’ve visited 42 countries . Let’s enjoy learning together and talk about your favorite things! ☀️
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Pronounciation..
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun&relaxed Japanese lessons🌸Grammar, conversation, travel expressions. English support available!
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🧠 9 yrs Experience | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🖌️Certified Bilingual Japanese teacher with a passion in calligraphy🖌️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TOEIC 960💎Lessons in English📕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professionally qualified Japanese teacher with extensive teaching experience👘楽しく日本語を学びましょう🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 11 yrs | Oral & Business Chi
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed Conversation Lessons for Natural Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral
Teaches A1–A2
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 / 6,837Hong 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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