6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,644 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.
1,644 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分で勉強しているテキストや宿題でわからないことはありませんか？ あなたの勉強をてつだいます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
現在は日本語学校で日本語を教えています。オンラインで２年間、日本語を教えた経験があります。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな小さなことでもOK。身の回りのことについて話そう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
上級者向け
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will help you speak Japanese without feeling nervous！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「朝型？夜型？」「本は紙派？電子派？」身近なテーマをひとつ選んで、気軽におしゃべり。何を話すか迷った日でも、肩の力を抜いて楽しく発話練習ができます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Studied Japanese but still struggle to speak? Practice real-life situations and gain the confidence to use Japanese in everyday life!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with a Patient, Supportive Mom! Tailored Lessons + Quick Notes.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
幼児〜中学生。「わかった！」「できた！」を増やして、英検5級合格を目指そう！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
わかる日本語から話せる日本語へ！頭を使って楽しく話す文法レッスン！文章を作る練習&会話重視のレッスンで自然な日本語が学べます。あなたの夢や目標をサポート🎯
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごでニュースについておはなししましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés natural para hispanohablantes: conversación, viajes y JLPT con una profesora de habla nativa
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「こんにちは」から始める、はじめての日本語会話 ♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の会話練習しませんか？リラックスした雰囲気＆英語対応可能
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【日本語中級～上級向けの日本語オンリーです♪】 日本語でたくさん話す時間がほしい方にぴったりです☕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を楽しく学習しましょう！英語も話せます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分一人ではなかなか進まない人へ！テキストを一緒に進めましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「矛盾」「蛇足」ってどんな意味？由来を知って、日本語の表現をもっと豊かに！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese! I will make a fun and relaxing environment for our chat :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
jlpt 합격을 위해 jpt 고득점을 위해
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $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 | 758 | $12 | $7.60–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,467 / 6,820
Taiwan163 / 6,820
China156 / 6,820South Korea81 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 6,820Philippines20 / 6,820SpeakDuo 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 October 23, 2026
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