italki vs Superprof
italki and Superprof are both tutoring platforms. Fees — italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. 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 — italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. Superprof: Tutors keep 100% when students pay them directly, 10% on payments made through Superprof (0% with Premium).
- Both pay out via PayPal. Only italki offers Payoneer, Hyperwallet and Bank transfer. 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).
- italki is the older platform — founded in 2007, 6 years before Superprof (2013).
- italki is based in Hong Kong, Superprof in France.
Which should you choose?
Choose italki if…
- You want to withdraw via Payoneer and Hyperwallet.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2007).
Choose Superprof if…
- You want to withdraw via Direct payment from students.
- You want built-in payment protection.
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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 | 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free | Tutors keep 100% when students pay them directly, 10% on payments made through Superprof (0% with Premium) |
| Minimum payout | $30 | $30 for PayPal transfers of online payments |
| Payout speed | On request, Payoneer bank transfers are batched on the 15th and last day of each month and arrive within about 10 days | 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, Payoneer, Hyperwallet, Bank transfer via Payoneer | Direct payment from students, PayPal (online payments) |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Paris, France |
| Popularity | 97 views · 0 likes | 97 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, italki or Superprof?
italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. Superprof: Tutors keep 100% when students pay them directly, 10% on payments made through Superprof (0% with Premium).
How fast do italki and Superprof pay out?
italki: On request, Payoneer bank transfers are batched on the 15th and last day of each month and arrive within about 10 days. Superprof: Available 24 hours after a lesson, PayPal transfer within about 3 working days once you reach $30.
Where are italki and Superprof available?
italki: Worldwide. Superprof: Worldwide.