4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,046 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
303 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♪
Nativeitalki · Japan
🤝 あなたに寄り添う日本語コーチ 🇯🇵 英語でのサポートも可能 🗣️ 一人ひとりの目標に合わせた学習プランと継続サポートで、ネイティブコーチがあなたのマインドと行動を変える 🔥
Teaches B2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have a relaxed conversation in Japanese about the things you love — cars, motorcycles, travel, and more!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Japan
et's Enjoy Japanese Conversation for Your Trip to Japan!
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎹 Learn Japanese with a Piano Traveler from Japan 🌏
Teaches A1–C1
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
✴︎Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Stop studying textbook Japanese. Start learning how we really talk.
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく話せるあなたの日本語パートナー！！
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your Japanese for daily life in Japan. Focus on pronunciation, natural speaking, and grammar explained simply.
Nativeitalki · Japan
私のレッスンでは、基本的に教科書は使いません。 私の作成した動画を元に、レッスンを行なっていきます。 そして、あなたの日本語を伸ばすのは【好奇心】です！ あなたの興味が赴くままに、日本語を楽しんでい
Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn real-life Japanese from the characters' dialogue.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel free to talk about anything you want ! Let's have fun and casual conversation in Japanese !
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
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
40+ Online Lessons | Conversation Focus
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
😰 Know Japanese, but afraid to speak? 🧡 No pressure, no perfection — relaxed, practical Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 31 | $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.
Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365SpeakDuo 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 28, 2026
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