Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
ErsteNachhilfe vs FrenchPod101
What sets them apart
| Compare |  ErsteNachhilfe | FrenchPod101 ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1.99 | $4 |
| Price per month | €4.99 | $10 |
| Languages | German, Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, Flemish, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Catalan, Korean, Croatian, Kurdish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Swedish, Slovak, Spanish, Czech, Turkish, HungarianCovers more | French |
| Offline use | No | YesHas it |
| Price per year | €23.88 | Not confirmed |
| Lesson price from | €10.50 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 60 days |
| Lesson length (minutes) | 45 | Not confirmed |
| Speech recognition | No | Not confirmed |
| AI conversation practice | No | Not confirmed |
| Certificate | No | Not confirmed |
| Kids version | No | Not confirmed |
| Family subscription | No | Not confirmed |
| Markets | DE, AT | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes).
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Key differences
- ErsteNachhilfe scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Offline use: only FrenchPod101.
- Support channels: only ErsteNachhilfe offers Phone.
- Languages: only ErsteNachhilfe offers German, Arabic, Bulgarian.
- Learning method: only FrenchPod101 offers App, Audio, Live group.
Our verdict on each
ErsteNachhilfe
ErsteNachhilfe suits families who want cheap live tutoring for school subjects in German-speaking markets. Its subscription fees run €1.99 to €4.99 for a top ranked 1 placement out of 28, and a free trial lesson lets you look before you pay for lessons.
FrenchPod101
FrenchPod101 suits French learners who want audio, app and live teaching inside one subscription, backed by a 60 days money-back window. The trade-off is scope and support: French covers French alone, and help runs on email and help centre, so multi-language or phone-first buyers should compare elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | ErsteNachhilfe | FrenchPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherSubscription fees run €1.99 to €4.99 and lesson prices start at €10.50, the lowest ranked on the list at 9 of 32. | 9.5Entry plans from $4 and a monthly option at $10, so a first commitment stays small. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherSubscription price sits at 1 of 28, with 26,303 tutors and a free trial lesson. | 9.2One subscription mixes app, audio and live teaching (app, audio and live 1to1), and the free tier lets a reader start at no cost. |
| Trust | 8.8Tutors are screened, support runs on email, phone and help centre, and the operator Learn & Care 24 GmbH is named with an DE base. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick ErsteNachhilfe if languages matter most.
Pick FrenchPod101 if offline use matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | ErsteNachhilfe | FrenchPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | ErsteNachhilfe | FrenchPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Online language tutors and classes | 3 of 25 | 5 of 25 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ErsteNachhilfe | FrenchPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | Live 1to1 | App, Audio, Live 1to1, Live groupCovers more |
| Legal entity | Learn & Care 24 GmbH | Innovative Language Learning |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2004 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ErsteNachhilfe | FrenchPod101 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per year | €23.88lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €91.20 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 daysat the median | 7 days |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Lesson length (minutes) | 45highest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
ErsteNachhilfe
Pros
- Subscription fees run €1.99 to €4.99, which ranks 1 out of 28 on the site list.
- Lesson prices start at €10.50 and the median is €22.50, ranked 2 out of 8.
- A free trial lesson and a free tier mean you can look at tutors before paying for lessons.
Cons
- Tutor vetting rests on screened alone, so the screening step is the whole of the process applied here.
- There is no family subscription, so each learner needs their own membership.
- Lesson prices start higher than Schülerhilfe at €8.76, which lists a lower starting price.
FrenchPod101
Pros
- Entry plans start at $4 and the monthly option sits at $10, so a short commitment costs little to test
- The 60 days money-back period ranks 2 of 29 brands, so a wrong fit is easy to reverse
- One subscription mixes app work, audio and live teaching, with app, audio and live 1to1 all inside the plan
Cons
- Coverage sits on French, so anyone studying another language needs a different service entirely
- Help runs on email and help centre, and chat and phone are not among those routes
- The 7 days free trial ranks 8 of 21 brands, so the trial is a brief signal and the refund window does the real testing
Who each suits
ErsteNachhilfe
Who it suits
- Parents in DE and AT who want one to one help with maths, English, other languages, science, coding or school subjects
- Learners who like trying a tutor first, since the trial lesson is free and a free tier is available
- Families watching the entry cost, with subscription fees of €1.99 to €4.99
Who should look elsewhere
- Families wanting a family subscription, since there is none
- Learners wanting background checked tutors
- Shoppers who want the lowest starting lesson price, where Schülerhilfe lists €8.76
FrenchPod101
Who it suits
- French learners who want audio lessons for commutes and travel, with offline downloads included
- Anyone who wants live one-to-one and group classes bundled with self-study material rather than a separate contract
- Readers who want a 7 days trial and a 60 days refund window before committing to a longer term
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners of anything outside French, who should compare Reading Eggs or Bunpro rather than a French-only plan
- Buyers who want help beyond email and help centre, since a brand with chat or phone support fits better
Current offers
ErsteNachhilfe
Current offer
First period offer
Professional tutoring from 4.50 EUR per hour: from 4.50 EUR per hour
Professional tutoring on site or online; no end date stated
Source, checked September 30, 2026
FrenchPod101
Current offer
Free trial
7-Day Premium Trial: 7 days
New users, Premium trial
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ErsteNachhilfe | FrenchPod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
Questions about each
ErsteNachhilfe
How much does ErsteNachhilfe cost?+
Subscription fees run €1.99 to €4.99, which is the membership families pay for access to tutors. Lessons are priced separately by each tutor: prices start at €10.50 and the median is €22.50. A session lasts 45 minutes.
Is there a free trial lesson?+
Yes, the trial lesson is free, so you can sit a session before committing to lessons. There is also a free tier, which lets you look around the tutor list. Neither costs you a lesson fee.
FrenchPod101
What does FrenchPod101 cost to join?+
Entry plans start at $4, while the monthly option is priced at $10. On our ranking the monthly figure places FrenchPod101 7 of 25, and the entry price places it 9 of 35. So joining is cheaper than at most of the field without being the cheapest route in.
Is the monthly price what I pay at renewal?+
The published figures cover two different commitments: entry plans at $4 and the monthly plan at $10. The lower number buys a way in, while the monthly figure is what an ongoing subscriber keeps paying. Comparing the two tells you how much of the entry offer is a discount against the ongoing rate rather than the price of the plan itself.