6,624 tutors · 12 platforms
4,768 of the 6,624 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,773 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Conversation for Daily Life, Travel, and Work 🌸. Let's aim for "Speak, Communicate, and Have Fun!" together!!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with over 4 years of experience both online and at school
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-friendly Japanese lessons｜Dog-loving tutor 🐾
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたのペースにあわせて丁寧にレッスンをします。 We’ll take it step by step, at a pace that suits you.
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Speaker with 5 Years of Teaching Experience
Nativeitalki · Japan
会話(かいわ)を優(やさ)しく教(おし)えます。/I will be your patient tutor!!/Je suis là pour vous aider !!
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons from Beginner to Advanced – Fun and Easy Classes Await!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Teacher | Beginners, Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese やさしく楽しく学べる日本語レッ
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've started to accept new students again lately! Please feel free to message me:)
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Currently on maternity leave. Will be back in 2028!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【にほんご・にちじょうかいわ】はじめましてのかおあわせ
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am a teacher in the top 1%! I also host a podcast on Spotify!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn natural Japanese for conversation & JLPT｜Clear grammar in English 👍
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師10年↑📚 4000回以上のレッスン👩🏫 日本語学校勤務6年半🏫 日本語教師資格有り✏️ JLPT N5〜N1 OK🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
短時間でも続ける事が大事。たくさん話しましょう！
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
10年以上の指導経験と資格で、あなたの日本語をサポートします！(Over 10 years of experience helping students master Japanese.)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
YouTube：「なな先生」「NANA-SENSEI」 ぜひ見(み)てください：）주로 한국말로 얘기하고 있습니다!
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Grow your Japanese with natural conversations! Explore 3 ways to learn with me :)
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Extremely friendly teacher with 2.5 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Music(音楽おんがくOnagaku), Anime(アニメあにめ), Sports(スポーツすぽーつ), Movies(映画えいがEiga)🇯🇵🗼🏯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Graduate student with two years of teaching Japanese experience to foreigners all over the world
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
It's been a while but finally I'm back!!!
Teaches A2–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,142 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 | 2,142 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $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 | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 29 | $50 | $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.
Japan4,329 / 6,624
Taiwan161 / 6,624
China148 / 6,624
South Korea73 / 6,624
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,624
United States39 / 6,624
Italy18 / 6,624
Philippines17 / 6,624SpeakDuo 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 2, 2026
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