5,094 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,243 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.
476 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
No worries if you're a beginner in Japanese! 🌟 I'll support your learning at your own pace with gentle Japanese conversation lessons! 🌞
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語をまず話してみましょう！入門編、中級編、上級編
FindTutors
One year of experience in conversational practice of Japanese language
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱 Studied Japanese but still struggle to speak? Turn what you know into real conversation.
Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
Preply · Peru
Japanese for Spanish speakers | Practical conversation and grammar
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
FindTutors
I am curious and enjoy intellectual stimulation and enjoy conversations of all genres. Japanese to all learners.
Nativeitalki · Japan
「日本語ペラペラになりたい」を叶えます！日常会話を楽しく！まずは日本語をたくさん話しましょう♪
Teaches A2–C1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral Japanese✈️ Travel
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Learning Japanese from Zero? Let's Start Together! 😊 I offer fun, conversation-focused lessons to help you enjoy learning Japanese! 🌸
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese ·Conversation class
Nativeitalki · Japan
★「英語の翻訳なしで、日本語だけで話す練習がしたい✨」という初中級・中級・上級の方にぴったりのレッスンです。
Teaches A2–C1
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|JLPT N4|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner Specialist | English Support OK |🌍Experienced in Zambia | Conversation-Focused | Learn with GENKI📘
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ベーシックが終わったら、さらに第一歩、踏み出しましょう。過去形、未来表現、 複合文章など習得して、会話の幅を広めていきましょう。 ６０分と時間が少し長めです。 ある程度、集中して学習したい方向けです。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | Beginners, Travel & Conversation 🇯🇵
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start leaning spanish! little by little and enjoy conversation (^-^)
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendlyでmusicが大好き！“Learn through what you love.” That is my teaching style:)
Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Friendly & Supportive Japanese Lessons 🌟 Build Confidence Through Everyday Conversation, Travel Japanese, and Practical Role-Plays! 🥰
NativeCafetalk · Japan
文法を理解して、英語をもっと好きになろう！
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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 | 903 | $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 |
| italki | 690 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 34 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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.
Japan2,974 / 5,094Taiwan150 / 5,094China114 / 5,094
South Korea62 / 5,094
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,094
United States28 / 5,094
Philippines14 / 5,094
Spain12 / 5,094SpeakDuo 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 29, 2026
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