5,964 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,440 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
958 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
【Japanese/English OK】Relax and enjoy free talk in Japanese with English support
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いっしょに JLPTの しけん べんきょうを しましょう。そして JLPTに ごうかく しましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Oral English | Business
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
💌 Want to express your feelings to the people who matter most, in your own words? ✨ I’ll support your dreams and journey, helping you learn Japanese that not o…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start Japanese! From reading Hiragana to JLPT 5
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JTE | Kids English 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
留学生に初級の日本語の指導をしたり、技能実習生に日本語を教えていました。
Teaches B1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Beyond the textbook! 🌺 Learn real Japanese and have fun speaking from day one! 🎬✈️
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Recommended for intermediate to advanced level Japanese learners ★ Feedback included. You can choose to have your camera on or off (^^♪ Topics change irregular…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
半導体用語｜口語｜実用会話｜ビジネス
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher|Complete beginners welcome! | 日系企業で働いています👩🏻💻ビジネス日本語可能
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌟Focus on Conversation 🌟Travel Japanese 🌟Beginners Welcome 🌟English Support Available
NativeCafetalk · Japan
生徒様のレベルに合った宿題をお出し致します！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Nativeitalki · Japan
たのしく日本語で話しましょう🗾どんな方も大歓迎（だいかんげい）です🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Enjoy learning Japanese at your own pace and feel the joy of speaking! In my lessons, you can also learn about Japanese culture 🌿✨
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中学生以上何歳でも大歓迎
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
New Teacher - Special Price💲
Nativeitalki · Japan
Textbooks📚️ alone may not be enough.Knowing and using Japanese are different. Feel the difference✨️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Mistakes Are the Way.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の文章を添削します。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & effective lesson🌺
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,508 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 | 1,508 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,759 / 5,964
Taiwan153 / 5,964
China127 / 5,964
South Korea68 / 5,964
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,964
United States33 / 5,964
Philippines16 / 5,964
United Kingdom14 / 5,964SpeakDuo 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.
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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 30, 2026
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