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Course Hero vs Superprof
Course Hero and Superprof are both tutoring platforms. Fees — Course Hero: Per-question and content pay. Superprof: Tutors keep 100% when students pay them directly, 10% on payments made through Superprof (0% with Premium).
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Key differences
- Fees — Course Hero: Per-question and content pay. Superprof: Tutors keep 100% when students pay them directly, 10% on payments made through Superprof (0% with Premium).
- Both pay out via PayPal. Only Superprof offers Direct payment from students.
- Only Superprof lists built-in payment protection (Online payments are held about 24 hours after a lesson in case of disputes, direct payments are not protected).
- Course Hero is the older platform — founded in 2006, 7 years before Superprof (2013).
- Course Hero is based in United States, Superprof in France.
Which should you choose?
Choose Course Hero if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2006).
Choose Superprof if…
- You want to withdraw via Direct payment from students.
- You want built-in payment protection.
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Course Hero
A study-resource platform where tutors answer student questions and creators earn from uploaded study document…
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| Type | Tutoring platforms like Preply | Tutoring platforms like Preply |
| Category | Tutoring & Teaching | Tutoring & Teaching |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Per-question and content pay | Tutors keep 100% when students pay them directly, 10% on payments made through Superprof (0% with Premium) |
| Minimum payout | — | $30 for PayPal transfers of online payments |
| Payout speed | — | Available 24 hours after a lesson, PayPal transfer within about 3 working days once you reach $30 |
| Payment protection | — | Online payments are held about 24 hours after a lesson in case of disputes, direct payments are not protected |
| Withdraw via | PayPal | Direct payment from students, PayPal (online payments) |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, United States | Paris, France |
| Popularity | 49 views · 0 likes | 97 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Course Hero or Superprof?
Course Hero: Per-question and content pay. Superprof: Tutors keep 100% when students pay them directly, 10% on payments made through Superprof (0% with Premium).
Where are Course Hero and Superprof available?
Course Hero: Worldwide. Superprof: Worldwide.