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Course Hero vs Varsity Tutors
Course Hero and Varsity Tutors are both tutoring platforms. Fees — Course Hero: Per-question and content pay. Varsity Tutors: Tutors ~$15-22/hr.
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Key differences
- Fees — Course Hero: Per-question and content pay. Varsity Tutors: Tutors ~$15-22/hr.
- Only Course Hero offers PayPal. Only Varsity Tutors offers Bank transfer.
- Varsity Tutors focuses on the United States, while Course Hero operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Course Hero if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
Choose Varsity Tutors if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
- You live in the United States.
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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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Varsity Tutors
A US live-learning platform from Nerdy Inc, matching tutors with students for 1:1 lessons, classes, and test p…
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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 ~$15-22/hr |
| Payout speed | — | Twice a week |
| Withdraw via | PayPal | Direct deposit |
| Availability | Worldwide | US and Canada (not AK, CA, CO, DE, HI, ME, NH, ND, VT, WV, PR) |
| Local to | — | United States |
| Founded | 2006 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, United States | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Stock ticker | — | NYSE: NRDY (Nerdy) |
| Popularity | 49 views · 0 likes | 46 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Course Hero or Varsity Tutors?
Course Hero: Per-question and content pay. Varsity Tutors: Tutors ~$15-22/hr.
Where are Course Hero and Varsity Tutors available?
Course Hero: Worldwide. Varsity Tutors: US and Canada (not AK, CA, CO, DE, HI, ME, NH, ND, VT, WV, PR).