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MyTutor vs TutorOcean

MyTutor and TutorOcean are both tutoring platforms. Fees — MyTutor: Commission on lessons. TutorOcean: Commission 5-20%.

Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify

Key differences

  • Fees — MyTutor: Commission on lessons. TutorOcean: Commission 5-20%.
  • Only MyTutor offers Bank transfer. Only TutorOcean offers PayPal and Stripe.
  • MyTutor screens providers before they can join, while TutorOcean is open to anyone.
  • MyTutor is the older platform — founded in 2013, 3 years before TutorOcean (2016).
  • MyTutor is based in United Kingdom, TutorOcean in Canada.
  • MyTutor focuses on the United Kingdom, while TutorOcean operates internationally.

Which should you choose?

Choose MyTutor if…

  • You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
  • You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
  • You live in the United Kingdom.

Choose TutorOcean if…

  • You want to withdraw via PayPal and Stripe.
  • You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.

Side by side

MyTutor A UK platform where university-student tutors teach school subjects online. Visit TutorOcean A global tutoring marketplace for academic and university subjects where tutors set their own rates. It absorb… Visit
Type Tutoring platforms like Preply Tutoring platforms like Preply
Category Tutoring & Teaching Tutoring & Teaching
Vetted Yes No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees Commission on lessons Commission 5-20%
Withdraw via Bank transfer every 2 weeks PayPal, Stripe
Availability United Kingdom Worldwide
Local to United Kingdom —
Founded 2013 2016
Headquarters London, United Kingdom Ottawa, Canada
Popularity 93 views · 0 likes 53 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, MyTutor or TutorOcean?

MyTutor: Commission on lessons. TutorOcean: Commission 5-20%.

Where are MyTutor and TutorOcean available?

MyTutor: United Kingdom. TutorOcean: Worldwide.

Which is easier to join, MyTutor or TutorOcean?

TutorOcean — anyone can sign up, while MyTutor screens providers before accepting them.

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