5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,218 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
118 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
５０分（ふん）でしっかり会話（かいわ）の練習（れんしゅう）しましょう！
NativeCafetalk · Malaysia
Build confidence speaking in a fun way!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の、動詞（どうし）のグループわけ・て形・た形・ない形を 勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
就職活動をテーマにしたミステリー小説を読んでみませんか？ 日本の就職活動についても知れます。
NativeCafetalk · Japan
First Japanese. Let's have fun learning together!!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese with me(*'▽') Beginners are welcome☆
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak Japanese from day one!（初日から日本語で話せる！）
Cafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other first!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたが知ってる基礎英語だけでネイティブと会話できるだけのスピーキング力を養います
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I will teach you Japanese and the Kansai dialect in a fun and serious way. Let's learn together!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
画像やイラスト、図を見ながら、自分の言葉で英語を話す練習をしていきます。まずは、 「完璧な英語を話すこと」よりも 「英語を口に出すこと」に慣れることを大切にしています☆
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく読み書きができるようになろう！
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Graduate from "Textbook Japanese"! Master natural "Tame-guchi" to connect with your Japanese friends.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is a counseling for first time studens. Please sende a message what you want to know. If you use the first coupon, it will be 0pt.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
– For True Beginners
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak natural Japanese with confidence at work — not textbook Japanese.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practical Japanese for real-life situations, powered by Genki.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
多読、文法、日常会話などをいっしょに勉強しましょう。
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is suitable for a person who has never studied Japanese.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy 50 minutes of Japanese conversation at your own pace!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を学習しましょう！
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo 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 September 29, 2026
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