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Preply vs Qkids

Preply and Qkids are both tutoring platforms. Qkids is closed — Wound down its overseas-teacher program in 2021 alongside China's education-sector rules. Preply is the active option.

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Key differences

  • Qkids is closed — Wound down its overseas-teacher program in 2021 alongside China's education-sector rules. Preply is the active option.
  • Only Preply offers PayPal, Payoneer and Skrill. Only Qkids offers Bank transfer.
  • Only Preply lists built-in payment protection (Lesson payments are held by Preply until the student confirms the lesson).
  • Preply is the older platform — founded in 2012, 3 years before Qkids (2015).
  • Preply is based in Spain, Qkids in China.

Which should you choose?

Choose Preply if…

  • You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
  • You want built-in payment protection.

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Preply An online tutoring marketplace where tutors teach languages and school subjects over video. Anyone can apply t… Visit Qkids Closed An app that paid teachers to teach English to young learners in China through gamified group lessons. Visit
Type Tutoring platforms like Preply Tutoring platforms like Preply
Category Tutoring & Teaching Tutoring & Teaching
Vetted No No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees Commission from 33% down to 18% —
Payout speed On demand once balance clears —
Payment protection Lesson payments are held by Preply until the student confirms the lesson —
Withdraw via PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill, Wise (bank transfer) Direct deposit
Availability Worldwide —
Founded 2012 2015
Headquarters Barcelona, Spain Xiamen, China
Popularity 106 views · 0 likes 41 views · 0 likes

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