Platform comparison
Online tutoring platforms: what teachers pay
Commission and pay terms from each platform's own help pages. Neutral comparison first; paid links are boxed separately below.
| Platform | Commission / pay (teacher side) | Other notes |
|---|---|---|
| italki | Teachers set their own prices. Commission by lesson type: trial lessons 0%; single lesson 21%; 5-lesson package 19%; 10-lesson package 17%; 15- and 20-lesson packages 15%; group classes 30%. italki says figures are rounded - see its Teacher Policy. | Fees are deducted when a completed lesson's credits move to the Teacher Wallet (Teacher Policy). |
| Preply | Tutors set their own hourly rate. The first trial lesson with each new student is 100% commission. After that, commission is 18%-33% of the rate depending on total hours taught on Preply: 33% for new tutors, dropping to 28% after 20 hours, and lower with more hours (trial lessons count toward hours). | Preply says the trial commission lets it offer students a free replacement trial if unsatisfied. |
| Cambly | Fixed pay, not commission: $0.17 per minute ($10.20/hour) on Cambly and $0.20 per minute ($12/hour) on Cambly Kids, per Cambly's tutor page. | Paid weekly; Cambly's page describes pay per minute spent chatting. Student-side pricing not listed - check official page. |
Platforms change commission tiers and eligibility rules. Confirm on the official help page before you sign up, and check whether the platform requires a teaching certificate for your country.
Sources
italki (paid link) · Preply (paid link)