6,838 tutors · 12 platforms
4,704 of the 6,838 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $30 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,704 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
😊 Your fellow OTAKU Japanese teacher | Games, Manga & Anime welcome | Shy & introvert-friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 4 yrs Experience | Business
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
国語の教員ライセンスを持っていて、中学校と高校で6年間教えました！ベビー・キッズシッターもしています。😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️🌟Turn what you learn into Japanese you can actually use!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎵 音楽 | 会話・旅行 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Correct pronunciation and intonation🌸 正确的发音和语调⭐올바른 발음과 억🌈 🌈In everiday conversation😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation JLPT 👍Honorific
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Learn Japanese Together with Haruka and Have Fun！✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
listen,coversation,read,oral
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT対策、ビジネス日本語、楽しい会話、子供向けなど、幅広く対応！日本語学校・大学・オンライン講師。国家資格、登録日本語教員試験2025年合格。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10 years+ experience, story
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱 Speak Japanese Naturally & Confidently Fun, Real-Life Conversation 🌱 自然な日本語を楽しく話そう！実生活で使える会話レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾留学/HSK/中国滞在
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build your confidence in speaking natural Japanese—with a good listener by your side!✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓広東語教師養成コース | 日本語会話🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
You would be able to speak beautiful and polite Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Stay in Japan over 6 years｜
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Absolute beginners are welcome😊 Let's study Japanese language and the culture behind it together!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
AmazingTalker · Philippines
✨ Conversational English 👶
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Anime&Manga 📺|From Osaka🏯|1000+ Students Taught👨🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,166 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 | 2,166 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$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.
Japan4,480 / 6,838Taiwan165 / 6,838
China156 / 6,838South Korea81 / 6,838Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,838
United States39 / 6,838
Italy20 / 6,838Philippines18 / 6,838SpeakDuo 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 26, 2026
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