Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
GoStudent vs The Profs
What sets them apart
| Compare |  GoStudent |  The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | £22.71Lower | £60 |
| Number of tutors | 23,000Higher | 450 |
| Minimum age | 14 | 18 |
| Cancellation notice | 1 hourLower | 24 hours |
| Subscription price | £14.90 | Not confirmed |
| Markets | GB, DE, AT, FR, IT, ES, TR, PL, NL, GR | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Trial lesson (Free), Tutor vetting (Screened), Tutor background checks (Yes).
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Key differences
- GoStudent scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.6.
- Lesson price from is lower at GoStudent: £22.71 vs £60.
- Number of tutors is higher at GoStudent: 23,000 vs 450.
- Cancellation notice is lower at GoStudent: 1 hour vs 24 hours.
- Support channels: only GoStudent offers Help centre.
- Founded is lower at The Profs: 2014 vs 2016.
- Subjects: only GoStudent offers School.
- Subjects: only The Profs offers Coding.
Our verdict on each
GoStudent
GoStudent suits families who want 1to1 and group online lessons with a large screened tutor pool of 23,000 and a trial lesson listed as free. Lessons start at £22.71 and the GoStudent subscription is £14.90, so the entry cost is modest, while 1 hours cancellation notice is the detail to read first.
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 | GoStudent | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherThe GoStudent subscription ranks 6 of 28 brands compared, while lessons start at £22.71 and the comparable starting price median is €44.31. | 8.1Lessons start at £60 and the brand ranks 26 of 32 on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.7HigherTrial lesson is free and a tutor pool of 23,000 covers math, english and science. | 9.0Free trial lesson, one-to-one and group formats, and 450 screened tutors across five subjects. |
| Trust | 8.8Tutors are screened before joining, background checks on tutors are carried out, and support runs on email, chat and phone. | 8.9HigherTutors are screened and background checked, run by The Profs Tuition Ltd in GB since 2014. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | GoStudent | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Online tutoring | 9 of 48 | 2 of 48 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | GoStudent | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | £22.71 | £60 |
| Number of tutors | 23,000 | 450 |
| Cancellation notice | 1 hour | 24 hours |
A third option
BUKI has number of tutors at 80,000, against 23,000 for GoStudent and 450 for The Profs.
BUKI reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | GoStudent | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Math, English, Science, Languages, School | Math, English, Science, Coding, Languages |
| Lesson format | 1to1, Group | 1to1, Group |
| Legal entity | GoStudent Online Tutoring GmbH | The Profs Tuition Ltd |
| Headquarters | Austria | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2016 | 2014Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Phone, Email, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GoStudent | The Profs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | £22.71below the median | £60highest quarter | £26.36 |
| Number of tutors | 23,000highest quarter | 450below the median | 1,000 |
| Minimum age | 14highest quarter | 18highest quarter | 10.5 |
| Cancellation notice | 1 hourlowest quarter | 24 hoursat the median | 24 hours |
Median across 34 listed providers.
Pros and cons
GoStudent
Pros
- Tutor choice is the strongest point: a pool of 23,000, where the comparable tutor count median is 3,900.
- The trial lesson is free, so a family can size up a tutor before any recurring spend.
- Lessons come in 1to1 and group formats, so a child can move to group work without changing platform.
Cons
- Cancellations need 1 hours' notice, which is short for a family booking a block of lessons across a term.
- A single GoStudent lesson starts at £22.71, where the comparable starting price median is €44.31, so occasional sessions sit above a typical entry point.
- The starting lesson price of £22.71 puts GoStudent at 18 of 32 brands compared, a mid-field entry cost.
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
GoStudent
Who it suits
- Families with a child in secondary school who want online lessons across math, english and science in 1to1 and group formats.
- Parents who want to test the platform before paying, since the trial lesson is free.
- Learners in GoStudent's markets, GB, DE and AT, who want a large pool of screened tutors to pick from.
Who should look elsewhere
- DojoTutor, which lists a lesson from $10, for a reader who wants a second currency listing on the starting price before choosing.
- BUKI, listed from PLN 50, for families in Poland who would rather read prices in zloty.
- ErsteNachhilfe, listed from €10.50, for a reader who wants a euro listing set against GoStudent's sterling entry price.
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
Questions about each
GoStudent
How much does a GoStudent lesson cost?+
A GoStudent lesson starts at £22.71, and that is the entry price rather than an average. Families who take a block of lessons usually look at the GoStudent subscription of £14.90 instead, since the same tutor on a fixed timetable is easier to budget as a recurring charge. Both figures are listed on the GoStudent price page.
Is the GoStudent trial lesson free?+
The GoStudent trial lesson is free, so a first session carries no charge. That lets a family see whether a tutor and a child work together before any recurring arrangement starts. The trial sits alongside the GoStudent subscription, which is what a family pays for if the tutoring carries on.
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.