4,166 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Korean lesson costs $19 at the median, across the 4,166 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Wyzant
Efficient and Patient Tutor- Korean, Japanese, and Business
Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Bilingual with corporate experience in both the U.S. and South Korea
Korean (South Korea) · likely
Wyzant
Korean News Anchor (17 Years) — Real Korean for Travel, Work & Life
Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Former K-pop Business Professional teaches Korean!
Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (1,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 1,077 | $16 | $11–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 889 | $23 | $16–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 865 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 753 | $22 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 373 | $12 | $9.47–$14 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Classgap | 58 | $21 | $18–$25 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Engoo | 39 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Verbling | 36 | $32 | $27–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $59 | $50–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 31 | $30 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 9 | $36 | $33–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 4 | $45 | $42–$54 | 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 Korea2,999 / 4,166
Japan83 / 4,166
China63 / 4,166
Taiwan49 / 4,166
United States29 / 4,166
Hong Kong SAR China18 / 4,166
Canada11 / 4,166
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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 November 12, 2026
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