6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
4,190 of the 6,091 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 $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,689 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
【For Beginners to Intermediate Learners】🌟 Based in Europe (Poland) | Over 21+ Five-Star Reviews! Enjoy Japanese Conversations in 6 Months. Conversation lessons…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Using Japanese, what is it you would like to do? Where will you be using it? In a restaurant, cafe or for a job interview?
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初中高級日文｜商業旅遊｜JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨+5800 Online lessons,Awarded Top1% teacher ✨What is your goal 🏆? Start studying Japanese with me😃
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I am particularly skilled at teaching Japanese grammar and natural conversation. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Boost your confidence with useful phrases for clarification and confirmation in both daily life and business!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🪻Basics🪻Speaking🪻Travel 🪻
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches C1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎌 Certified Japanese Teacher | JLPT N2–N4 Specialist Licensed & nationally certified. From JLPT prep to daily conversation or absolute zero — clear explanation…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak natural Japanese with confidence at work — not textbook Japanese.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
認定上級講師｜講師経験10年以上
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟 Triple-Certified Japanese Teacher | Clear, Effective & Engaging Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese the fun way with a certified Japanese teacher！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
単に日本語を翻訳するのではなく、英語でのビジネス交渉の仕方、英語でのテレカンをする際には何を注意するのか、等を講師のビジネスの経験に基づいてレッスンします。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/business
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Italy
*Currently on maternity leave* Experienced, multi-language and top-rated teacher 👩🏫
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Know the words but can't speak? 🌻 Certified teacher specializing in speaking confidence for self-learners! (EN🇺🇸/KR🇰🇷 Support)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids🐼Business/中国語OK🍀
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher and 10 years experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's talk a lot and learn natural conversation! !
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It will be fun if you can have a conversation!
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Why should you choose me?
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091Italy15 / 6,091SpeakDuo 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.
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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 30, 2026
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