6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
313 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗾
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · Portugal
Certified teacher with over 15 years’ experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「日本語を勉強したいけれど、何から始めればいいか分からない」そんな方へ。 まずは日本人と気軽に話してみましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎓 10 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés práctico para hispanohablantes | Conversación, gramática y japonés real
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
せっかく勉強した日本語を口に出してみませんか？ゆっくり、はっきりと発音する先生と、少しずつ会話の練習をしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Cambridge | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の名前はひらがな・カタカナで読めるかな？
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎤 Interpreter | Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Brazil
🎌 Japanese for beginners
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your Japanese for daily life in Japan. Focus on pronunciation, natural speaking, and grammar explained simply.
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Chine
Teaches A2
italki · China
18年日语教学经验｜JLPT｜商务｜旅行|中英双语课程 —— 让日语学习变得简单、高效又有趣
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
やさしい日本語で群馬県の話をしましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversation & Basics 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
italki · China
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have conversations in Japanese without worrying about making mistakes!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Fun Custom Chinese Lessons
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $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 | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828Brazil16 / 6,828SpeakDuo 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 November 12, 2026
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