5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
3,545 of the 5,560 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 $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
766 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔰Beginners🙆♂️Kids🔶Free Conv.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Good for beginners and IT workers👍 A certified tutor with 2 years' teaching experience.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ならった にほんごを つかって、せんせいと はなしましょう。しゅみのこと、かぞくのこと、なんでも OK!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Offer all courses ⭐️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese with me!
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It will be fun if you can have a conversation!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8 years of Expertise
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner Specialist | Travel & JLPT N5–N4 | 4+ Years
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Ｎ５～Ｎ１対応の、生徒さんのレベルに合わせた、語彙、文法のレッスンを行います。読解、聴解も希望も希望があればご相談ください。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
A relaxed lesson for beginners
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome Beginners 🤝 Speaking practice & Getting Ready for Japan 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is suitable for a person who has never studied Japanese.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Special limited-time offer! 🎉
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎀Children(2-15)specialist😊专攻儿童🚩Japanese teacher in Taiwan kindergarten🌸JLPT N5 for kids ages 10～
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
上級者におススメ！ もっと知識を深めたい方、古文に挑戦してみてはいかが？
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🧸 Beginner Japanese | JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Yeares of experience: 5 years＋ I am a qualified Japanese teacher. Let's have fun studying with me!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ）のことなど。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10years Experience🎉grammar
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you don't know which lesson is better ,Please ask me in this counseling. (First time only)
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
From Tokyo, living in Fukuoka
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です！
Teaches A1–C2
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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 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560Hong 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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