Tutor comparison. Source checked September 2026.
Preply vs Superprof for tutors
Preply publishes a typical asking band for English tutors. Superprof is an open tutor directory where tutors set asking prices. These records describe the teaching model and source basis.
Compare the teaching models
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| Dimension | Preply | Superprof |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching model | Set your rate marketplace for one to one lessons. | Open tutor directory with tutor chosen pricing. |
| Pay basis | The teach page says USD 15 to 25 per hour on average. This is an asking price, not take home. | Superprof does not publish a typical wage. Tutors set the asking price. |
| Fees | Regular lessons start at 33% commission and slide to 18%. A new student trial is 100% commission. | The source describes a 10% fee for Superprof online payments without Premium and 0% for off platform payment. |
| Requirements | The teach page does not list a specific degree, certificate or experience requirement. | The current record lists no specific degree, certificate or experience requirement. |
| Status | Active marketplace. | Active in the current board record. |
Preply: set your rate marketplace for one to one lessons; Superprof: open tutor directory with tutor chosen pricing. 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 · Superprof tutor payment page checked 13 September 2026. See the company pay directory for the underlying board record.