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Short answer
Wyzant is a tutoring marketplace with over 65,000 tutors where you choose your own tutor, book online or in person, and pay after each lesson at the tutor's rate, which averages $35 to $60 an hour, plus a 9% service fee. There is no subscription, and the Good Fit Guarantee refunds the first hour with a new tutor. It suits parents who want choice and are willing to vet tutors themselves; it offers no set curriculum or program.
Key takeaways
- Wyzant is a marketplace: you browse profiles, choose a tutor and pay per lesson.
- Tutors set their own rates, averaging $35 to $60 an hour, plus a 9% service fee.
- No subscription; the first hour with a new tutor is covered by the Good Fit Guarantee.
- Quality depends on the tutor you pick; there is no set curriculum or program.
How TaleemSquare compares
- Format
- Live one-to-one math lessons online
- Price
- From $85 a month for 2 classes a week (about $10.63 a class)
- Fees and contract
- No registration fee, no contract, cancel any month
- First step
- Free 45-minute assessment, then a 4-class money-back promise
How we wrote this
TaleemSquare offers online one-to-one tutoring, so we compete with Wyzant. This review is based on Wyzant's own published pages listed at the end, checked in October 2026. We did not book lessons through Wyzant.
Wyzant is one of the largest tutor marketplaces in the US. Instead of a company assigning a tutor, you search profiles, compare qualifications, rates and reviews, message tutors and book the one you like. For families who know what they are looking for, that freedom is the main attraction. For families who want someone else to plan the program, it can feel like doing the hiring yourself.
How does Wyzant work?
You create a free account, search by subject and location, and browse profiles from a directory Wyzant says includes over 65,000 tutors. Each profile shows the tutor's rate, background and reviews. You can message tutors before booking, then schedule lessons online or in person. Online lessons run in Wyzant's browser-based Learning Studio, which includes video, a shared whiteboard and a code editor.
After each lesson, the tutor reports the time and Wyzant charges you. There is no subscription and no upfront commitment, so you can try a tutor for a few weeks and stop if it is not working.
What does Wyzant cost?
Tutors set their own prices. Wyzant says the average is $35 to $60 an hour, with a broader range of about $35 to $100; algebra tutors are listed from about $30 to $150 and calculus from $35 to $100. Each lesson carries a 9% service fee plus taxes, and a background check you order on a tutor costs $15.99. At one hour a week with a $50 tutor, expect roughly $235 a month including the fee. Our Wyzant pricing guide shows more examples.
What is the Good Fit Guarantee?
Wyzant covers your first hour with a new tutor. If you are unhappy with the lesson and tell Wyzant within 30 days, it refunds that hour and helps you find someone else. That makes the first session a low-risk trial. After that, cancellation and no-show policies are set by each tutor, so read them before booking.
What are Wyzant's strengths and limitations?
Strengths
- You choose your own tutor from a very large directory.
- Pay as you go, with no subscription or long contract.
- Wide price range, including affordable tutors for common subjects.
- Online or in-person lessons, with a capable online classroom.
- First hour with a new tutor covered by the Good Fit Guarantee.
Limitations
- You do the vetting: quality and experience vary from tutor to tutor.
- No set curriculum, placement assessment or progress system beyond what the tutor provides.
- A 9% service fee is added to every lesson.
- Each tutor sets their own cancellation and no-show rules.
- Continuity depends on your tutor's availability over months.
Which families does Wyzant suit best?
Wyzant tends to suit parents who:
- Know exactly what help they need, such as one course or one exam.
- Are comfortable reading profiles, interviewing tutors and judging fit.
- Want flexibility to start and stop without a contract.
- Need an in-person tutor in their area, or a specialist in a less common subject.
It is a weaker fit for families who want a structured program planned for them, regular progress reporting, or a quick match without research. Younger children who need patient, curriculum-aware teaching in math or reading often do better with a service that assesses first and stays accountable for progress.
How do you choose a good tutor on Wyzant?
- Filter for experience with your child's grade, not just the subject.
- Message two or three tutors and ask how they would assess your child and plan lessons.
- Check each tutor's cancellation policy and weekly availability.
- Book a first lesson as a trial, covered by the Good Fit Guarantee, and ask your child how it went.
- Commit to a regular weekly slot once you find the right person.
Our guide on how to choose a math tutor lists twelve questions worth asking any tutor.
How does Wyzant compare with alternatives?
| Option | Who picks the tutor | Structure | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyzant | You | Set by each tutor | $35 to $60 an hour on average, plus 9% |
| Varsity Tutors | Matched by Varsity Tutors | Membership with hours and live classes | $276 a month for 4 hours |
| Preply | You | 28-day subscription with one tutor | Set by each tutor |
| TaleemSquare | Matched, free rematch | Assessment, plan and weekly lessons | From $85 a month for two 45-minute lessons a week |
See Wyzant vs Varsity Tutors for a closer comparison.
Our verdict
Wyzant is a strong choice for parents who want control: you pick the tutor, pay only for lessons you take and can stop any time. Its Good Fit Guarantee makes trying a tutor low risk. The trade-off is that you are the one vetting tutors and holding them to a plan. If you would rather have an assessment, a structured program and one accountable tutor, a dedicated tutoring service may suit you better.
What to do next
- Shortlist tutors with experience at your child's grade and message them before booking.
- Use the first lesson as a trial under the Good Fit Guarantee.
- If you prefer a planned program, book a free 45-minute assessment with TaleemSquare. We offer one-to-one math and reading lessons from $85 a month.
Sources
- 1.Wyzant, Get started Marketplace model, 65,000+ tutors, average rates, online or in person, Learning Studio. Checked Oct 2026.
- 2.Wyzant, Student Payment Policies (modified Jul 2026) Pay as you go, 9% service fee, background check fee, Good Fit Guarantee. Checked Oct 2026.
- 3.Wyzant blog, tutoring rates (Dec 2024) Rates by subject and location.
Written and fact-checked by the TaleemSquare Editorial Team
We research every figure against the provider's own pages or independent sources, list them above, and update posts when prices or policies change. See our editorial process and teaching method.
