Superprof Alternatives: One-to-One Tutoring Options by Country

Superprof is one of the largest tutor directories in the world, and for some families it works well: you search, read profiles, pick a tutor you like and arrange lessons directly. The catch many parents only discover at checkout is the Student Pass, a monthly fee you pay before you can message anyone. Lesson fees come on top, at whatever rate the tutor sets.

This guide explains how Superprof works in each market, who it suits, what to watch for, and the alternatives if you would rather have a matched tutor, an assessment and a plan tied to the school curriculum.

How does Superprof work and what does it cost?

Superprof, founded in France in 2013, is a marketplace rather than a tutoring service. Tutors are independent, write their own profiles and set their own hourly rates, which you see on each profile. Lessons can be in person or online.

Browsing is free. To contact a tutor you buy a Student Pass, a subscription that lasts 30 days and renews until you cancel. As of October 2026, Superprof's own country sites list it at:

The pass does not include lessons. You pay the tutor directly at their listed rate. Superprof's Australian and Canadian pages say the pass is only activated once a tutor accepts your request, and you can cancel at any time while keeping contact with tutors you have already connected with. If a tutor chooses to take payment through Superprof's own system, the tutor pays a 10% processing fee; many simply take payment directly.

Many tutors offer a free first lesson, but Superprof's UK page says this is encouraged rather than mandatory, so check the profile. Rates vary widely. As an example, Superprof's own Canadian comparison page quotes sample tutors at $29 to $80 an hour.

Who is Superprof a good fit for?

• Parents who enjoy vetting. If you are happy to read profiles, message several tutors, hold a trial lesson and judge quality yourself, Superprof gives you a huge pool to choose from.
• In-person lessons. Superprof lists local tutors, so it is one of the easier ways to find someone who can come to your home or meet at a library.
• Unusual subjects. Music, languages, chess, sport and exam-specific help are well covered because anyone can list.
• Older students who can run their own lessons and tell you honestly whether a tutor is working.

If that is you, Superprof may be the better choice, and the pass is a small cost next to a term of lessons.

What should parents watch for on Superprof?

• The pass is a recurring charge. Superprof's own Canadian page notes that some students did not realise they had signed up for a recurring plan. Set a reminder to cancel once you have found a tutor.
• No assessment and no curriculum plan. The tutor decides what to teach. For a child who is behind, nobody has measured the gap first.
• Quality varies by tutor. Tutors are independent, so what you get depends on the individual. The profile, reviews and a trial lesson are your only checks.
• Payments mostly happen off-platform. That keeps costs down, but it means refunds and disputes are between you and the tutor unless they use Superprof's payment system.
• Consistency is not guaranteed. If your tutor stops replying or raises their rate, you start the search again, and you need an active pass to message new tutors.

What are the best Superprof alternatives?

1. A curriculum-matched one-to-one service (all four markets)

At TaleemSquare there is no pass and no searching. Your child has a free 45-minute one-to-one assessment first, no card needed, then is matched with a tutor who teaches live 45-minute lessons on an interactive whiteboard, following the school curriculum in your country: US Common Core and state standards, the UK National Curriculum and GCSE, Canadian provincial curricula, or the Australian Curriculum.

Plans are monthly with no registration fee or long contract. Starter is $85, £69, CA$115 or A$130 for two lessons a week; Growth is $119, £95, CA$159 or A$179 for three; Intensive is $149, £119, CA$199 or A$229 for four. Progress updates go to parents on WhatsApp, tutor rematch is free, and if your child is not more confident after the first four paid classes, those classes are refunded in full. See pricing for the per-lesson breakdown.

2. Wyzant (US)

Wyzant is the closest like-for-like alternative in the US: a marketplace where you choose the tutor, but with no monthly pass. Messaging is free, you pay after each lesson at the tutor's rate, and Wyzant says tutors cost $35 to $60 an hour on average, with the first hour with a new tutor protected by its Good Fit Guarantee. A service fee is added to each lesson; see our Wyzant pricing guide.

3. MyTutor (UK)

MyTutor is a UK online one-to-one tutoring platform. Its help centre says lessons cost £26 to £73 for an hour-long lesson, which includes 55 minutes of teaching and 5 minutes for feedback, with tutors choosing from five price points set by MyTutor. You can meet tutors for free before booking. It suits GCSE and A-level students who want clear pricing and a free meeting before committing. For younger children, compare with our maths tutor cost in the UK guide.

4. Cluey Learning (Australia)

Cluey is a managed Australian provider. Its service fees page lists one-to-one sessions at A$99 an hour on the Standard plan or A$86 on Value Max, with two or four sessions paid in advance, billed weekly, and a notice period of two or four sessions when you stop. No enrolment fee is listed. It suits families who want an Australian company handling scheduling and tutor matching and are comfortable with prepaid sessions. See our maths tutor cost in Australia guide.

5. Tutorax (Canada)

Superprof's own Canadian comparison page quotes Tutorax at about $43 an hour for online lessons for elementary and high school students, with in-home options too. It is one of several Canadian services with set rates rather than a tutor-by-tutor marketplace. For a broader look at prices, see math tutor cost in Canada.

How do you choose between them?

• You want to pick the tutor yourself and perhaps meet in person: Superprof, or Wyzant in the US.
• Your child is behind in math or English and you want an assessment, one tutor and a plan: a curriculum-matched one-to-one service (option 1).
• GCSE or A-level help with a free meeting first: MyTutor.
• A managed Australian provider with prepaid sessions: Cluey Learning.
• A Canadian service with set rates: Tutorax.

What should you ask any tutor or service?

• Will you assess my child first, and can I see the results?
• Do you follow my child's school curriculum and year level?
• Will it be the same tutor each week, and what happens if the fit is wrong?
• How are missed lessons handled, and how do I cancel?
• What exactly am I paying for: the lesson, a pass, or both?

What to do next

1. 1If you already have a Superprof pass, cancel the renewal once you have a tutor you like; you keep access to tutors you have already connected with.
2. 2Write down what your child needs: the subject, the year level and the specific topics they are struggling with, so any provider can be judged against it.
3. 3Book a free 45-minute assessment with TaleemSquare to see a curriculum-based plan before you pay anyone.