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GoStudent vs italki

GoStudent and italki are both tutoring platforms. Fees — GoStudent: Salaried and per-session roles. italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free.

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Key differences

  • Fees — GoStudent: Salaried and per-session roles. italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free.
  • Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only italki offers PayPal, Payoneer and Hyperwallet.
  • GoStudent screens providers before they can join, while italki is open to anyone.
  • italki is the older platform — founded in 2007, 9 years before GoStudent (2016).
  • GoStudent is based in Austria, italki in Hong Kong.
  • GoStudent focuses on Austria, Germany and the United Kingdom, while italki operates internationally.

Which should you choose?

Choose GoStudent if…

  • You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
  • You live in Austria, Germany or the United Kingdom.

Choose italki if…

  • You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
  • You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
  • You prefer a long track record (since 2007).

Side by side

GoStudent A European online tutoring platform that hires tutors for one-on-one lessons. Visit italki The largest language tutoring marketplace, with professional teachers and community tutors across 150+ languag… Visit
Type Tutoring platforms like Preply Tutoring platforms like Preply
Category Tutoring & Teaching Tutoring & Teaching
Vetted Yes No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees Salaried and per-session roles 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free
Minimum payout $30
Withdraw via Bank transfer monthly PayPal, Payoneer, Hyperwallet, Bank transfer via Payoneer
Availability Europe Worldwide
Local to Austria, Germany, United Kingdom
Founded 2016 2007
Headquarters Vienna, Austria Hong Kong
Popularity 92 views · 0 likes 93 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, GoStudent or italki?

GoStudent: Salaried and per-session roles. italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free.

Where are GoStudent and italki available?

GoStudent: Europe. italki: Worldwide.

Which is easier to join, GoStudent or italki?

italki — anyone can sign up, while GoStudent screens providers before accepting them.

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