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italki vs Tutor Circle
italki and Tutor Circle are both tutoring platforms. Fees — italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. Tutor Circle: Agency matching model.
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Key differences
- Fees — italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. Tutor Circle: Agency matching model.
- italki is the older platform — founded in 2007, 7 years before Tutor Circle (2014).
- Tutor Circle focuses on Hong Kong, while italki operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose italki if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2007).
Choose Tutor Circle if…
- You live in Hong Kong.
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italki
The largest language tutoring marketplace, with professional teachers and community tutors across 150+ languag…
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Tutor Circle
Register as a tutor for home, private, or online lessons (DSE, IB, IELTS, music).
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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 | Agency matching model |
| Minimum payout | $30 | — |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Hyperwallet, Bank transfer via Payoneer | — |
| Availability | Worldwide | Hong Kong |
| Local to | — | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 2007 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| Popularity | 93 views · 0 likes | 47 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, italki or Tutor Circle?
italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. Tutor Circle: Agency matching model.
Where are italki and Tutor Circle available?
italki: Worldwide. Tutor Circle: Hong Kong.