Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
BaseLang vs The Profs
BaseLang
Higher score in this comparison
The Profs
Where BaseLang and The Profs differ
| Compare | BaseLangReviewVisitVisit | The ProfsReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Trial lesson | Discounted | Free |
| Number of tutors | 300 to 350 | 450Higher |
| Minimum age | 8 | 18 |
| Cancellation notice | 0 hoursLower | 24 hours |
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | £60 |
| Subscription price | $99 to $179 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 7 days | Not confirmed |
| Tutor vetting | Not confirmed | Screened |
| Tutor background checks | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Satisfaction guarantee | 35-day money-back guarantee: full refund plus an extra $20 for wasting your time | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Number of tutors is higher at The Profs: 450 vs 300 to 350.
- Cancellation notice is lower at BaseLang: 0 hours vs 24 hours.
- Support channels: only BaseLang offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only The Profs offers Phone, Chat.
- Founded is lower at The Profs: 2014 vs 2015.
- Subjects: only The Profs offers Math, English, Science.
- Lesson format: only The Profs offers Group.
Our verdict on each
BaseLang
BaseLang suits Spanish learners who want live teaching and a long refund window rather than the cheapest entry price. Starting cost runs from $99 to $179, and the 35 days money-back promise is the part that stands above cheaper rivals such as italki.
The Profs
The Profs suits UK families who want free taster lessons and a vetted tutor pool for maths, English, science, coding, and languages, with a free trial lesson and lessons from £60. Its 450 tutors are a mid-sized roster, so subject availability depends on the match you get.
Score breakdown
| Area | BaseLang | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2HigherEntry pricing of $99 ranks 32 of 35; monthly pricing of $179 ranks 24 of 25. | 8.1Lessons start at £60 and the brand ranks 26 of 32 on entry price. |
| Offer | 8.9Live 1to1 lessons of 30 minutes, 300 to 350 tutors, a kids version and a trial of 7 days with no free tier. | 9.0HigherFree trial lesson, one-to-one and group formats, and 450 screened tutors across five subjects. |
| Trust | 8.9A money-back window of 35 days ranked 7 of 29, from BaseLang, LLC based in US. | 8.9Tutors are screened and background checked, run by The Profs Tuition Ltd in GB since 2014. |
By the numbers
| Fact | BaseLang | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Number of tutors | 300 to 350 | 450 |
| Cancellation notice | 0 hours | 24 hours |
Pick BaseLang if, pick The Profs if
Pick BaseLang if cancellation notice matter most.
Pick The Profs if number of tutors matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | BaseLang | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Online tutoring | 11 of 58 | 2 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BaseLang | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Languages | Math, English, Science, Coding, LanguagesCovers more |
| Lesson format | 1to1 | 1to1, GroupCovers more |
| Legal entity | BaseLang, LLC | The Profs Tuition Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Phone, Email, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BaseLang | The Profs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | £60highest quarter | £26.36 |
| Subscription price | $99 to $179above the median | Not confirmed | $95 |
| Free trial length | 7 daysbelow the median | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Number of tutors | 300 to 350below the median | 450below the median | 1,000 |
| Minimum age | 8below the median | 18highest quarter | 13 |
| Cancellation notice | 0 hourslowest quarter | 24 hoursat the median | 24 hours |
Median across 35 listed providers.
Pros and cons
BaseLang
Pros
- Lessons run in the 1to1 format, taught live, with sessions of 30 minutes
- A money-back window of 35 days ranks 7 of 29 brands
- Entry pricing of $99 ranks 32 of 35 brands
Cons
- Entry pricing of $99 sits well above italki at $5 and SpanishPod101 at $4
- Monthly pricing of $179 ranks 24 of 25 brands, the dearer end of the monthly group
- Coverage is limited to Spanish, with no second language to switch to
The Profs
Pros
- Free trial lesson lets a family meet a tutor before committing, which matches 78.8% as the norm in this category.
- Tutors are screened and background checked, so vetting is handled before lessons start.
- Lessons run one to one and in groups, giving families a cheaper shared option when one child needs help.
Cons
- Lessons start at £60, above the €13.15 to €178.88 band most tutoring brands sit in, so a tight budget rules it out.
- With 450 tutors, availability in a niche subject can be narrower than at a marketplace listing thousands.
- Cancellation needs 24 hours notice, so a last-minute cancellation is harder than at a service that takes same-day requests.
Who each suits
BaseLang
Who it suits
- Learners who want a matched tutor and regular live practice, since lessons run in the 1to1 format
- Families who need a kids version alongside adult Spanish, with a minimum age of 8 for younger learners
- Learyers who value a refund route over a low entry price, given the money-back period of 35 days
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who need several languages, since BaseLang covers Spanish only
- Budget-first learners, who may find italki at $5 a smaller first step
- Learners who want phone support, as support runs on email and help centre
The Profs
Who it suits
- UK families wanting a free trial lesson before paying for ongoing tutoring
- Parents looking for a screened tutor for maths, English, or science at secondary level
- Learners who want both one-to-one attention and the option of a shared group lesson
Who should look elsewhere
- Families on a tight budget, since BUKI lists lessons from PLN 50
- Anyone paying mainly in US dollars, since DojoTutor lists lessons from $10
- Learners who need a market of thousands of tutors, which ErsteNachhilfe supports with listings from €10.50
Current offers
BaseLang
Current offer
Free trial
First week for $1: $1 for 7 days
Real World and Real World Lite, first week then monthly price, cancel anytime
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
BaseLang
How much does BaseLang cost to start?+
Entry pricing starts at $99, and the BaseLang monthly plan is $179. Both sit above italki at $5 and SpanishPod101 at $4. The higher outlay buys live teaching rather than recorded material, and the money-back window softens the risk of paying that much up front.
Is there a free plan or a free trial?+
There is no free tier, so the free trial length of 7 days is the cheapest way in. The first lesson is discounted rather than free, which makes the trial the real test rather than a free taster. On length, that trial ranks 8 of 21 brands.
The Profs
How much does a lesson cost?+
Lessons start at £60, which is the floor rather than an average, and higher priced tutors sit above it. That entry point places The Profs at 26 of 32 brands on price, so it reads as a mid-market service rather than the cheapest option listed.
Is there a free trial lesson?+
Yes, the trial lesson is free, which matches 78.8% as the most common arrangement in this category. A free first session gives a family the chance to see a tutor's style before booking a block of lessons.