5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
884 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s enjoy a relaxed and fun conversation about your favorite topics.
Nativeitalki · Japan
オタクと日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！Let’s talk with Otaku in Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese That Helps You Connect with People in Japan
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation for Beginners & Travelers
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other!
Nativeitalki · Japan
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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
We will enjoy a short conversation!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is to facilitate your future studies. If you first time to take my lesson please take this lesson. This lesson is required.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ランダムで選んだカードに書いてある質問に答えるフリートーク！
Nativeitalki · Japan
小学校・幼稚園教員免許保有｜敬語、就職面接｜27年の社会経験｜17年のITエンジニア｜帰化試験｜法学検定2級｜公務員合格
Teaches A1–C2
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。
Nativeitalki · Japan
40+ Online Lessons | Conversation Focus
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
First Japanese. Let's have fun learning together!!
Nativeitalki · Japan
😰 Know Japanese, but afraid to speak? 🧡 No pressure, no perfection — relaxed, practical Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
20分、かいわのクラスです。 リラックスして、たくさんはなしましょう。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
タメ口も可能です。50分間、日本語で話しましょう^ ^
Nativeitalki · Australia
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
新聞の「お悩み相談」のコーナーを利用して、自分の考えを話す練習をしましょう。あなただったらどのようにアドバイスしますか？ ★フィードバックあり
NativeCafetalk · Japan
※600文字以内（600 characters or less） 600文字以内の文を3日以内にチェックします。 Sentences of up to 600 characters will be checked within 3 days
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese with me(*'▽') Beginners are welcome☆
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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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