5,111 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,247 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
778 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Free-talk lessons are open again! New students are very welcome! 😊🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk for all levels😊
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Speaker of Japanese, English, Spanish with various experiences, 28824 hours(face-to-face classes), 1184 hours(online distance learning). Japanese classes only.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽(たの)しく日本語を勉強(べんきょう)しましょう！日本語（にほんご）初心者（しょしんしゃ）でも大丈夫（だいじょうぶ） 生きた日本語を学びましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力UP ! （入門・超初級者の方も大歓迎！）クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と「使える、話せる日本語」を勉強しよう！！まずは体験レッスンで会いましょう。
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語は使って覚える。僕がパス、あなたが話して、ゴール！
Teaches A1
NativePreply · Japan
Experience as an online Japanese teacher
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽にお話ししましょう！言葉に詰まっても全然大丈夫です。チャットを使いながら単語や表現を紹介していきます。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TEFL and TESOL certificates
NativePreply · Japan
It's okay to be scared of speaking Japanese and to lack confidence! (I totally get that feeling.) 😅
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak in Japanese as if you were chatting with a friend!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
So fun, even animals laugh🦁😂
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
・Beginners～Indermediate learners are more than welcome! ・If you don't speak Japanese at all, please try my lesson! ・Our instructors can speak English Let’s enj…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書の日本語から一歩先へ。自分のことを日本語で自由に話してみませんか？
Nativeitalki · Japan
Textbooks📚️ alone may not be enough.Knowing and using Japanese are different. Feel the difference✨️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners | 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Visuals
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun and easy Japanese conversation lessons for beginners
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法 聞き取り 会話 読解 単語まで、全部できちゃうALL IN ONEレッスンです。動画音声共有を使いますので、ZOOMでレッスンします
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 705 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 35 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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.
Japan2,988 / 5,111
Taiwan150 / 5,111
China115 / 5,111South Korea63 / 5,111
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,111
United States28 / 5,111
Philippines14 / 5,111
Spain12 / 5,111SpeakDuo 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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