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italki vs Tutoroo
italki and Tutoroo are both tutoring platforms. Fees — italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. Tutoroo: Direct pay from students.
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Key differences
- Fees — italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. Tutoroo: Direct pay from students.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only italki offers PayPal, Payoneer and Hyperwallet.
- italki is the older platform — founded in 2007, 9 years before Tutoroo (2016).
- italki is based in Hong Kong, Tutoroo in Singapore.
- Tutoroo focuses on Singapore, while italki operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose italki if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2007).
Choose Tutoroo if…
- You live in Singapore.
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italki
The largest language tutoring marketplace, with professional teachers and community tutors across 150+ languag…
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Tutoroo
A platform connecting students with native-speaker language tutors for in-person and online lessons.
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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 | Direct pay from students |
| Minimum payout | $30 | — |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Payoneer, Hyperwallet, Bank transfer via Payoneer | Cash or bank transfer direct |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Local to | — | Singapore |
| Founded | 2007 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Singapore |
| Popularity | 93 views · 0 likes | 139 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, italki or Tutoroo?
italki: 21% on single lessons, 15-19% on packages, 30% on group classes, trial lessons commission-free. Tutoroo: Direct pay from students.
Where are italki and Tutoroo available?
italki: Worldwide. Tutoroo: Worldwide.