Tutor.com vs italki

Tutor.com8.6Visit italki8.4Visit

Higher score Tutor.com #6 in Online Tutoring Platforms 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Tutor.com

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italki #8 in Online Tutoring Platforms 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit italki

• Tutor.com fits best

  On-demand academic tutoring with strong tools

• italki fits best

  Affordable one-to-one language learning

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Side by side

Feature	Tutor.com 8.6/10 Visit ↗	italki 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Online Tutoring Platforms	#8 in Online Tutoring Platforms
Best for	On-demand academic tutoring with strong tools	Affordable one-to-one language learning
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39.99/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	1 integrations	2 integrations
Features Tutor.com 1/2 · italki 2/2
Trial or intro session	—	✓ (best)
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Tutor selection	Matched	Marketplace
Lesson format	One_to_one	One_to_one
Maximum group size	1 learners	Not checked yet
Subject coverage	Math, science, English, social studies, AP subjects, test preparation, writing, programming, world languages, web design, nursing, and career-related subjects	Languages; conversation; business; grammar; creative writing; exam preparation
Our review
Pros	On-demand and scheduled one-to-one tutoring Browser classroom with whiteboards, editors, chat, and voice Session transcripts, replay, mobile access, and school LMS integration	Choose teachers by price, specialties, interests, and accent Pay as you go with 30-, 45-, 60-, or 90-minute lessons Supports web, iOS, Android, Skype, Zoom, and italki Classroom
Cons	No free plan or trial option Sessions are limited to one learner and one tutor Tutor selection is matched rather than fully self-directed	The focus is limited to language learning Lesson prices vary by individual teacher italki Plus plan benefits are not detailed here
Our verdict	Tutor.com provides on-demand and scheduled one-to-one tutoring for learners from kindergarten through graduate school, continuing education, and career development. Its coverage includes math, science, English, social studies, AP subjects,… Read the review →	italki connects learners with teachers and tutors for private one-to-one language lessons. It is designed for people who want to choose a teacher based on price, specialties, interests, or accent, then book lessons around specific goals… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Tutor.com — where it wins

  • On-demand and scheduled one-to-one tutoring
  • Browser classroom with whiteboards, editors, chat, and voice
  • Session transcripts, replay, mobile access, and school LMS integration

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan or trial option
  • Sessions are limited to one learner and one tutor
  • Tutor selection is matched rather than fully self-directed

• italki — where it wins

  • Choose teachers by price, specialties, interests, and accent
  • Pay as you go with 30-, 45-, 60-, or 90-minute lessons
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, Skype, Zoom, and italki Classroom

  Where it doesn't

  • The focus is limited to language learning
  • Lesson prices vary by individual teacher
  • italki Plus plan benefits are not detailed here

• Tutor.com8.6/10 · Paid

  A flexible one-to-one tutoring service with strong classroom and session-review tools.

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• italki8.4/10 · Free plan

  Flexible one-to-one language lessons with teacher choice and pay-as-you-go booking.

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