Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Cuemath vs The Profs
Cuemath vs The Profs: the differences
| Compare |  Cuemath |  The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | €9 | £60 |
| Number of tutors | 4,000Higher | 450 |
| Tutor vetting | Certified | Screened |
| Cancellation notice | 12 hoursLower | 24 hours |
| Tutor background checks | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Minimum age | Not confirmed | 18 |
| Satisfaction guarantee | No questions asked refund policy: cancel anytime for a full pro-rata refund of unused classes, request due at least 15 days before the 12-month window from invoice date | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Trial lesson (Free).
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Key differences
- Cuemath scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.6.
- Number of tutors is higher at Cuemath: 4,000 vs 450.
- Cancellation notice is lower at Cuemath: 12 hours vs 24 hours.
- Support channels: only Cuemath offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only The Profs offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Cuemath: 2013 vs 2014.
- Subjects: only The Profs offers English, Science, Coding.
- Lesson format: only The Profs offers Group.
Our verdict on each
Cuemath
Cuemath suits families who want live maths help for a single child, and the trial lesson is free. Lessons start at €9 and the tutor roster of 4,000 is large, but the maths only focus and the long commitment window narrow who it works for.
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 | Cuemath | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of €9 sits under the €25.63 median, and the trial lesson is free. | 8.1Lessons start at £60 and the brand ranks 26 of 32 on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherLessons run in 1to1 format with 4,000 tutors, though the catalogue stops at math. | 9.0Free trial lesson, one-to-one and group formats, and 450 screened tutors across five subjects. |
| Trust | 8.8Tutor vetting is certified, cancellation needs 12 hours notice, and a named legal entity is listed. | 8.9HigherTutors are screened and background checked, run by The Profs Tuition Ltd in GB since 2014. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Cuemath | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Online tutoring | 8 of 48 | 2 of 48 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Cuemath | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | India | United Kingdom |
By the numbers
| Fact | Cuemath | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Number of tutors | 4,000 | 450 |
| Cancellation notice | 12 hours | 24 hours |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cuemath | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Math | Math, English, Science, Coding, LanguagesCovers more |
| Lesson format | 1to1 | 1to1, GroupCovers more |
| Legal entity | Cue Learn Private Limited | The Profs Tuition Ltd |
| Headquarters | India | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2013Lower | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Phone, Email, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cuemath | The Profs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of tutors | 4,000above the median | 450below the median | 1,000 |
| Minimum age | Not confirmed | 18highest quarter | 10.5 |
| Cancellation notice | 12 hourslowest quarter | 24 hoursat the median | 24 hours |
Median across 34 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Cuemath
Pros
- Entry price of €9 is under the online tutoring median of €25.63.
- The trial lesson is free, so a family can meet a tutor before paying.
- A roster of 4,000 tutors, with vetting listed as certified, gives a learner room to be matched and to switch.
Cons
- The catalogue is limited to math, so a child who needs another subject has to look elsewhere.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line in that list.
- Lesson format is 1to1, so there is no group class option in the same plan.
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
Cuemath
Who it suits
- Parents who want to see a tutor before paying, since the trial lesson is free.
- Families who want a large, vetted pool, with 4,000 tutors and vetting listed as certified.
- Learners who study maths and value a short notice period of 12 hours on cancellation.
Who should look elsewhere
- Parents whose child needs a subject other than maths, since Cuemath lists math alone; BUKI is the alternative to price up at PLN 50.
- Families who put phone support above subject focus, because Cuemath runs on email, chat and help centre and DojoTutor and ErsteNachhilfe are the two to check first.
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
Cuemath
Current offer
Free trial
Free trial class before enrolment: 1 free 1-on-1 math class
Book a free trial class via the Get Started form; an admissions counsellor matches a tutor and schedules it. Paid plans start only after the trial.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Cuemath | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| India | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Cuemath
How much does a Cuemath lesson cost?+
The entry lesson price is €9. Across the online tutoring brands tracked here, the median entry price is €25.63 and the upper quartile reaches €48.45. Cuemath's entry point therefore sits below the middle of the field, which matters for families starting with a tight budget.
Is there a free trial lesson?+
The trial lesson is free. Free trials are the norm in this category rather than a differentiator: 78.8% of the online tutoring brands tracked here also offer one. Its value is that a child can sit in a real session before any commitment, rather than work through a sample worksheet.
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.