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.
1,659 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
フレンドリーで熱心な教師✏ Friendly and enthusiastic teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners welcome! 🇫🇷 French OK! Osaka dialect OK too! 📚 No textbook needed! Let’s practice speaking as much as possible and have fun learning Japanese you c…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Business Eng🌟Conversations🎯
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に楽しく勉強しましょう！
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
7 yrs of exp🎀 Qualified🎀 JLPT(N5-N1)🎀 Conversation skill up🎀
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🧡conversation~beginning
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn real-life Japanese with Mimi 🇯🇵🇦🇺 Natural conversation, culture & daily life
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️ Certified Tutor / ✨ Feel at Ease as a Beginner ✨ Lessons to Learn Japanese from Scratch
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners are welcome💓Accent🗣️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please tell me your favorite Japanese Anime/Manga/Games!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's study Japanese together! I'm here to support your efforts 🌸 I’ll match your learning pace. Beginners are very welcome! 😊👌
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese with English support 🌸 Certified teacher｜GENKI lessons｜Relaxed & friendly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Language Expert | Personalized Lessons | Talk a Lot & Master Practical Japanese | Top 5% Tutor
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Talkative, Cheerful, Friendly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s enjoy the process to learn Japanese! Speak like natives!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Teacher | Beginners, JLPT I'll support your dreams and goals wholeheartedly
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Anyone can learn Japanese! Beginners OK! Aiming to achieve conversational level in less than a year? I am more than happy to help!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗓️ Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! | 8+ Years of Experience in Education — Message me anytime!😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌿 For Beginners Who Truly Want to SPEAK Japanese | News & Culture Discussion｜Travel Japanese ｜ Japan-based 🍁 Formerly Canada| English support 🔤
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TAKAGI🏆BLCU🎓Conversation
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 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong 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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