Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Codeyoung vs The Profs
Codeyoung
Higher score in this comparison
The Profs
What sets them apart
| Compare | CodeyoungReviewVisitVisit | The ProfsReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | $22 | £60 |
| Number of tutors | 500Higher | 450 |
| Minimum age | 5 | 18 |
| Cancellation notice | 1 hourLower | 24 hours |
| Subscription price | $60 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 15 days | Not confirmed |
| Tutor background checks | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Class quality guarantee: class credit refunded for classes rated 1 on 5 (full-payment enrollments from 20 March 2026) | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Trial lesson (Free), Tutor vetting (Screened).
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Key differences
- Codeyoung scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.6.
- Number of tutors is higher at Codeyoung: 500 vs 450.
- Cancellation notice is lower at Codeyoung: 1 hour vs 24 hours.
- Support channels: only Codeyoung offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only The Profs offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at The Profs: 2014 vs 2019.
- Subjects: only The Profs offers Languages.
- Lesson format: only Codeyoung offers App.
- Lesson format: only The Profs offers Group.
Our verdict on each
Codeyoung
Codeyoung suits families wanting tutoring and coding covered together for children from a minimum age of 5, with a free trial of 15 days to test it. The refund window of 15 days to 60 days gives families room to judge the classes, and the subscription price is the figure to weigh at renewal.
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 | Codeyoung | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry price of $22 ranks 11 of 32, and the subscription plan is $60. | 8.1Lessons start at £60 and the brand ranks 26 of 32 on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherA free tier, a free trial of 15 days, a free trial lesson and a 500 tutor pool across math, english and science. | 9.0Free trial lesson, one-to-one and group formats, and 450 screened tutors across five subjects. |
| Trust | 8.2Tutors are screened, and a class quality guarantee refunds credit for the lowest rated classes within a 15 to 60 day window. | 8.9HigherTutors are screened and background checked, run by The Profs Tuition Ltd in GB since 2014. |
Pick Codeyoung if, pick The Profs if
Pick Codeyoung if number of tutors and cancellation notice matter most.
Pick The Profs if trust matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Codeyoung | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | India | United Kingdom |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Codeyoung | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Online tutoring | 8 of 58 | 2 of 58 |
A third option
BaseLang has cancellation notice at 0 hours, against 1 hour for Codeyoung and 24 hours for The Profs.
BaseLang reviewWhat we checked
Codeyoung
- codeyoung.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
The Profs
- theprofs.co.uk: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Codeyoung | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Math, English, Science, Coding | Math, English, Science, Coding, LanguagesCovers more |
| Lesson format | 1to1, App | 1to1, Group |
| Legal entity | Smart Owl Education Pvt Ltd | The Profs Tuition Ltd |
| Headquarters | India | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2019 | 2014Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Email, Chat |
Online courses
| Fact | Codeyoung | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $22 | Not confirmed |
| Free tier | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 15 to 60 days | Not confirmed |
| Platform type | Curated | Not confirmed |
| Access period | 6 to 24 months | Not confirmed |
| Graded assessments | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Codeyoung | The Profs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription price | $60below the median | Not confirmed | $95 |
| Free trial length | 15 daysabove the median | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Number of tutors | 500below the median | 450below the median | 1,000 |
| Minimum age | 5below the median | 18highest quarter | 13 |
| Cancellation notice | 1 hourlowest quarter | 24 hoursat the median | 24 hours |
Median across 35 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Codeyoung
Pros
- A free trial of 15 days, longer than the kids learning app median of 15 days, gives a family time to judge the pace.
- The trial lesson is free, so a child can sit in on a class before a family pays for a block.
- The refund window of 15 days to 60 days outlasts the site median of 14 days.
Cons
- On starting lesson price, Codeyoung lists $22 against DojoTutor's $10 and ErsteNachhilfe's €10.50, so a budget family should weigh those entry points before committing.
- Cancellations need 1 hours notice, so pausing or switching plans is not something a family can arrange on the day.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, so a parent who wants live chat has to make do with email, phone or the help centre.
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
Codeyoung
Who it suits
- Families with a child from a minimum age of 5 who want school work and coding in the same plan, with subjects listed as math, english and science.
- Parents who want to see a class first, since the trial lesson is free and the free trial runs 15 days.
- Learners who like mixing live sessions with app practice, because lessons run as 1to1 and app and the plan type is curated.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price first families: DojoTutor starts at $10 and ErsteNachhilfe at €10.50, both worth checking against Codeyoung's $22.
- Anyone after a maths specialist rather than a broad package: BUKI prices maths lessons at PLN 50, while Codeyoung covers math, english and science.
- Parents who expect to pause and restart: Codeyoung needs 1 hours notice to cancel, and DojoTutor's $10 entry suits a learner taking the occasional class.
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
Codeyoung
Current offer
Free trial
Free 1:1 trial class: Free
Demo class before enrolment; a functioning PC and stable internet needed
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Codeyoung
What does a class cost at Codeyoung?+
A single lesson starts at $22, and the subscription plan is $60. The subscription figure is the one to compare if your child takes a class most weeks, because it is what carries into the following term. Both prices sit side by side, so you can weigh an occasional class against a block before you commit.
Is there a free trial or a free tier?+
There is a free tier, a free trial of 15 days, and a trial lesson that is free. That trial is longer than the kids learning app median of 15 days, so a family can watch a run of classes and the teaching style before deciding whether to pay.
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.