6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
4,705 of the 6,828 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.
4,705 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
italki · United States
Professional Japanese Instructor with 10+ Years Experience and linguistic knowledge
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師｜初心者OK・会話中心・留学サポート経験あり | Apoyo en estudios y visas en Japón
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Talk About Movies, Music & Real Life — Natural Japanese, Not Textbook 🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸対面レッスン２年以上の経験有🌸実用会話🌸Goal-Oriented🌸N3以上
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Anime/Manga Lover🌸 Fun & real Japanese(EN/ES OK)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–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
Fun&Safe-space🍀Japanese Class/Culture differences✴️Language lovers
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
9+ Years Exp| 8 Years in Language Schools | Beginner Specialist
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Jump Into Fun & Easy Japanese Lessons - English-Friendly Support!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
友達みたいな大阪人先生😀楽しく話して自然な日本語を身につけよう‼︎
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
国際的なホスピタリティ業界で１４年の実績あり！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Certified – Your JLPT Success Starts Here!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Fun Japanese Conversations | All Levels | Natural Expressions & English Support 🇬🇧
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Teacher! 日本とシンガポールで計4年の指導実績🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Studying alone and unsure you’ll speak Japanese? 1500+ lessons to help you speak with confidence🌱
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Have Fun Learning Japanese! | Beginners Welcome
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn にほんご step by step! Je parle français aussi!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者も上級者も、韓国の現役日本語講師が丁寧にサポート
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I’ll gently support beginners and help you enjoy learning Japanese 😊
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak natural Japanese with a former TV announcer
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格（しかく）のある日本語 教師（きょうし）です。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Chill Japanese Chat☺️ Beginners welcome🔰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,164 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 | 2,164 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $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 | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $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.
Japan4,471 / 6,828
Taiwan164 / 6,828
China156 / 6,828
South Korea81 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United States39 / 6,828
Italy20 / 6,828
Philippines19 / 6,828SpeakDuo 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 24, 2026
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