Tutor comparison. Source checked September 2026.
Preply vs EF Education First for tutors
Preply publishes a typical asking band for English tutors. EF Teach Online describes competitive pay without publishing an hourly figure. These records describe the teaching model and source basis.
Compare the teaching models
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| Dimension | Preply | EF Education First |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching model | Set your rate marketplace for one to one lessons. | Scheduled online English lessons for adults and teens. |
| Pay basis | The teach page says $15 to $25 per hour on average. This is an asking price, not take home. | The official recruitment page says pay is competitive based on skills and market demand. It does not publish an hourly wage. |
| Fees | Regular lessons start at 33% commission and slide to 18%. A new student trial is 100% commission. | No tutor side fee is published. |
| Requirements | The teach page does not list a specific degree, certificate, or experience requirement. | The current record lists C2 English, a bachelor's degree, and an accredited TEFL certificate of at least 40 hours. It allows applicants without prior teaching experience. |
| Status | Active marketplace. | Active in the current board record. |
Preply: set your rate marketplace for one to one lessons; EF Education First: scheduled online English lessons for adults and teens. Choose by the work you want to do and the evidence you can verify, rather than by an old estimate or an unsupported earnings ranking.
How to use this comparison
- Read a published rate in its original unit. A lesson price, per minute rate, monthly scenario, and hourly wage are different things.
- Treat asking prices, community reports, estimates, and promotional examples as context. They are not a typical earnings result.
- Check the linked teacher page before applying. Intake, requirements, fee rules, and class availability can change.
Sources: Preply teach page checked 16 September 2026 · EF Teach Online checked 13 September 2026. See the company pay directory for the underlying board record.