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A US tutoring service delivered mainly through libraries and schools, covering academic subjects from primary level through higher education. Tutors apply with a degree and are paid by the hour.

1999founded
3.2our rating out of 5
25achievement points, Bronze
How it works2 / 9

What you do on Brainfuse

How the money is made: teaching and tutoring

  1. Set up a teaching profile
  2. Students book lessons
  3. Teach online
  4. Get paid

Brainfuse hires tutors for online academic help, writing feedback and skills support offered through libraries, schools and colleges. Tutors work as independent contractors and receive hourly pay, with different rates for live tutoring and eligible waiting time during scheduled shifts. Applicants need a bachelor's degree, prior teaching or tutoring experience and a background check, and submit a resume for review. Se…

Founded 1999 · next to 37 other tutoring platforms

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Each dot is a platform of the same type, placed at its founding year.

Work and topics

Good for

Fees3 / 9

What Brainfuse takes

Guess first: how much of every $100 you earn does Brainfuse take?

0%the cut Brainfuse takes

No fee - paid hourly

Every $100 you earnYou keep$100
Reaches you

From the published fees, before payment-processing, currency or withdrawal charges. Work out your own amount →

Getting paid4 / 9

How the money reaches you

From sign-up to payout

  1. Sign up
  2. Quick profile or ID reviewIncludes an ID check
  3. Do the work
  4. Withdraw1 way to withdraw

1 way to withdraw

  • Bank transfer
Who can join5 / 9

Can you join?

Yes, if you live in United States.

You need a computer, reliable internet, a degree or professional licence, a background check and a tax ID number. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start.

What you need

  • A computer
  • Reliable internet
  • A degree or professional licence
  • A background check
  • A tax ID number
  • An ID checkBefore you can work or withdraw
  • Quick profile or ID reviewHow sign-up works

Open in 1 country

OpenNot listed

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Real earnings6 / 9

What people actually earn

Good to know · 2026$25/hr advertised tutor pay

In its K-12 tutor vacancy checked in October 2026, the company says tutors receive $25 per hour for all subjects, with hours depending on availability and progr…

Source: brainfuse.breezy.hr ↗
Rating and achievements7 / 9

How it scores

3.2out of 5

Strong on fees and track record. Weaker on access.

FeesGetting paidAccessTrack recordProof of earnings
  • Fees5.0
  • Getting paid2.3
  • Access2.3
  • Track record4.0
  • Proof of earnings2.5
25/100 ptsBronze
  • Clear fees
  • Low cut
  • 10 years running
  • 20 years running
Profile completeness8 / 9

How much we know

67%

We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.

What we have

  • Plain-English overview
  • What kind of platform it is
  • Year founded
  • Headquarters
  • Fees
  • Withdrawal methods
  • Join requirements
  • Countries it accepts
  • Real earnings figures

Still missing

  • Minimum payout
  • How fast you get paid
  • Payment protection
  • Review ratings
  • Wikipedia or reference page
  • Support channels
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