5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
3,531 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.
1,650 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Preply Professional Tutor All Beginners huge Welcome!!!✨ Let’s explore Japanese together with a world-traveling teacher✈️!!!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣️ JLPT✏️ Business
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed & Fun Japanese Lessons🌸 Conversation • Travel • Everyday Japanese
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher & 420-Hour Training Course Graduate
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Advanced Japanese | Ex-Big Law
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Friendly professional Japanese teacher based in the UK, teaches in English as well.
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.
NativePreply · Japan
English OK! Beginners Welcome!| I’ll help bring out your best and support you every step of the way.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation 😊JLPT📚 All levels
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸🌸Take lessons from a teacher with a master's degree in Japanese education!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners are very welcome☺️ From beginner to everyday conversation, I’ll support you every step of the way! Make your dreams come true with Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Travel/Speaking
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Need a friendly tutor? 🧐 I am here to help 🙌🏼 *Obtaining qualification as a Japanese teacher*
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
nice japanese mom
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Exam support by pro🏫
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Australia
Beginner‑friendly Japanese lessons with clear English grammar support to help you speak confidently
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
No worries, even if you're a total beginner 🔰! English support available too 👍 Let’s level up your Japanese together—step by step, at your pace, and with lots…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Careful and gentle guidance
Teaches A1–B2
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
NativePreply · Japan
Feel comfortable speaking Japanese—and fall in love with learning it! 😊🌱No Japanese? No problem! Complete beginners are always welcome. 💛t. 🇯🇵🏅 Certified Prepl…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Travel Japanese | Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
やさしい日本語の先生😊Let's enjoy the journey of learning Japanese together!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Licensed Japanese Teacher (Japan & U.S.) | 8+ Years Experience | Beginners to JLPT N2 | Fun & Motivating Lessons
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners🔰Anyone🤗English OK
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese fluently and confidently!
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 / 5,560
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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