2,624 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 650 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
6 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Classgap · Spain
Language teacher with 4 years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · China
Teaches A1–C2
Classgap · China
Hello dear friend! I am very glad to meet you in classgap. 👏
Teaches C1–C2
Classgap · Indonesia
Fun & Engaging Korean Lessons – Learn with a Passionate Tutor (4+ Years Experience!)
Teaches A1–C1
Classgap · Bangladesh
"Experienced & Enthusiastic English Tutor / Achieve Your Fluency Goals!"
Teaches A1–A2
NativeClassgap · Canada
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while Preply offers the most choice (889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preply | 889 | $23 | $16–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 729 | $23 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 326 | $12 | $9.18–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 257 | $17 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 255 | $22 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Classgap | 54 | $22 | $18–$27 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 36 | $32 | $27–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Engoo | 33 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $60 | $50–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 9 | $34 | $33–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 7 | $30 | $29–$35 | — | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 4 | $44 | $41–$53 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
South Korea1,700 / 2,624
Japan61 / 2,624
United States16 / 2,624China13 / 2,624
Taiwan10 / 2,624
Hong Kong SAR China5 / 2,624
United Kingdom4 / 2,624
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Updated September 28, 2026
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