5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
2,619 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $26 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,169 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱 Studied Japanese but still struggle to speak? Turn what you know into real conversation.
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Lecturers who have completed the 420-hour Japanese teacher training course Let's have fun learning!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Business Eng🌟Conversations🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌷 Let's master natural Japanese 🌷 beginners welcome! relax, casual, logical, certified teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Experienced Japanese teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience! English support available.🌸 Enjoy fun and patient lessons tailored to your needs. Improve y…
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🧡conversation~beginning
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Airbnb host with rich experience talking with guests from all over the world.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Want to speak natural Japanese? 🌸 Improve your everyday conversation skills, learn polite Japanese, and practice beautiful Japanese handwriting. 📝✨ I’ll create…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners are welcome💓Accent🗣️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can teach you "Raw Japanese conversation" 日本人として、あなたに「生の日本語」を教えることができます。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Turn the Japanese you “know” into Japanese you can actually SPEAK! 🚀🇯🇵 Conversation & role-play focused lessons to help you speak more naturally and confidentl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oversea&tutor experience /Oral
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm big nerd about Anime and Games. You've finally found a real nerd!!
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Not seeing progress in your studies? Speak more with customized lessons 🌸 Travel, daily conversation, JLPT & customer service Japanese 👩🏻🏫 Fun, practical less…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
☆ 8 years of teaching experience | 750+ lessons taught⭐︎
Teaches B1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Certified Preply Tutor🌸 Friendly Japanese Tutor in Hawaii🌺 | Beginners Welcome | Real-Life Conversation | English Support Available
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Talkative, Cheerful, Friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱For Beginners / ✈️Travelers / 🧑⚕️Medical Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with Chinese & English Support | Conversation & JLPT
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
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
NativePreply · Japan
POV:you learn what Japanese people actually talk in daily conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–A2
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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 / 5,560South 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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