Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
House of Math vs Tutorful
Where House of Math and Tutorful differ
| Compare | House of Math ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Tutorful |
|---|---|---|
| Trial lesson | Free | Discounted |
| Number of tutors | from 140 | from 11,000 |
| Minimum age | 13 | 18 |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Cancel anytime with no hidden fees and access until the end of the billing period; 14-day right of withdrawal for consumers in Norway/EEA | 100% satisfaction guarantee: first lesson replaced with a new tutor, credited up to £100 |
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | £20 |
| Median lesson price | Not confirmed | £53 |
| Free trial length | 7 days | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Tutor vetting (Screened), Tutor background checks (Yes), Cancellation notice (24 hours).
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Key differences
- Tutorful scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Support channels: only House of Math offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Tutorful offers Community.
- Subjects: only Tutorful offers English, Languages, Coding.
Our verdict on each
House of Math
House of Math suits older students and families who want an app for maths and science, with a trial lesson listed as free and a free tier. The trade-off is choice: the tutor roster of from 140 is short, so learners who want a wide subject range get more from BUKI.
Tutorful
Tutorful suits families who want a wide pool of screened tutors without a fixed course, since from 11,000 tutors sit behind the matching. Tutor background checks, a satisfaction guarantee that replaces a poor opening lesson, and 24 hours notice to cancel make it a low risk way to find a tutor.
Score breakdown
| Area | House of Math | Tutorful |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.9Entry at £20 ranks mid table among compared brands, while the £53 median shows what most families pay. |
| Offer | 9.0A free tier, a free trial lesson, a 7 day free trial and a subscription plan make the first step easy. | 9.5Higherfrom 11,000 tutors spanning math, english and science and 1to1 and app lessons give families genuine choice. |
| Trust | 9.2Tutors are background checked, vetting is screened, support runs on email, phone and help centre, and the firm dates back to 2006. | 9.2Tutor background checks are a yes, screened vetting is standard, and a satisfaction guarantee replaces a poor opening lesson. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | House of Math | Tutorful |
|---|---|---|
| Online tutoring | 15 of 48 | 10 of 48 |
| Kids learning apps | 12 of 38 | 7 of 38 |
Sources behind this comparison
House of Math
- houseofmath.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Tutorful
- tutorful.co.uk: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- tutorful.freshdesk.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | House of Math | Tutorful |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Math, Science | Math, English, Science, Languages, Coding, School, MusicCovers more |
| Lesson format | 1to1, App | 1to1, App |
| Legal entity | House of Math AS | Tutora Ltd, trading as Tutorful (company number 09370702) |
| Headquarters | Norway | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2006 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Chat | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Online courses
| Fact | House of Math | Tutorful |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Platform type | Subscription | Not confirmed |
| Certificate types | Completion | Not confirmed |
| Course languages | English, Norwegian, Ukrainian | Not confirmed |
| Access period | 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Graded assessments | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | House of Math | Tutorful | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | £20lowest quarter | £26.36 |
| Free trial length | 7 daysbelow the median | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Number of tutors | from 140lowest quarter | from 11,000above the median | 1,000 |
| Minimum age | 13above the median | 18highest quarter | 10.5 |
| Cancellation notice | 24 hoursat the median | 24 hoursat the median | 24 hours |
Median across 34 listed providers.
Pros and cons
House of Math
Pros
- The trial lesson is listed as free and a free tier comes with the service, so a family can look before the first bill.
- Tutors are background checked and the vetting level is screened, so the roster is selected rather than open.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering phone and chat as well as email and a help centre.
Cons
- The tutor roster of from 140 is short, where tutor counts across this comparison typically sit at 3,900.
- Subjects stop at math and science, while ErsteNachhilfe lists math, english and languages and BUKI lists math, science and languages.
- The free trial lasts 7 days, shorter than the 10 day trial typical in this comparison.
Tutorful
Pros
- A pool of from 11,000 tutors across math, english and science makes a subject match likely, including coding and music.
- Tutor background checks are a yes and tutors are screened, so families are not left to vet every tutor themselves.
- Canceling with 24 hours notice makes a clash with school life cheap to fix.
Cons
- The £53 median stands well above the £20 entry price, so regular lessons cost more than the headline suggests.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line for families who would rather talk a scheduling clash through.
- The vetting standard is screened, so a family wanting verified subject credentials has less detail to go on.
Who each suits
House of Math
Who it suits
- Families with teenagers who need maths or science support and are comfortable with a short tutor list.
- Learners who want to test the service at no cost: the trial lesson is free and a free tier is included.
- Norwegian and Ukrainian speaking households, since the platform runs in English, Norwegian and Ukrainian.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for families who need languages, coding or school subjects: BUKI lists math, science and languages.
- Not for anyone who prefers a discounted first lesson to a free one: DojoTutor's trial is discounted.
- Not for shoppers who want a deep tutor pool: tutor counts on this site typically sit at 3,900, against from 140 here.
Tutorful
Who it suits
- Families who want to test a tutor with a discounted trial lesson before booking a run of regular sessions.
- Parents of learners who need help beyond core school subjects, since math, english and science includes coding, languages and music.
- Households that expect to change tutors or timetables often, since 24 hours notice keeps rearranging cheap.
Who should look elsewhere
- Families on the smallest budget, since BUKI lists lessons from PLN 50.
- Learners who want the lowest starting rate, since DojoTutor lists $10.
Current offers
House of Math
Current offer
Free trial
7 day free trial of the House of Math subscription: 7 days free
Full access to the portal; cancel anytime during the trial and you will not be charged; subscription starts automatically at the plan price after the trial
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
House of Math
Is there a free trial, and how long do I have to decide?+
House of Math runs a free tier and a free trial of 7 days, plus a trial lesson listed as free. That gives a family a short window to check the tutor fit and the maths and science material before the subscription starts.
Which subjects does House of Math cover?+
Maths and science, listed under math and science. That focus is the trade off against BUKI, which covers math, science and languages, and ErsteNachhilfe with math, english and languages. A household that needs languages, coding or school homework support will find more cover elsewhere.
Tutorful
How much does a lesson cost on Tutorful?+
Tutorful lists starting lesson prices from £20, but the median lesson price is £53. That gap is the point: the starting figure belongs to the cheapest tutor on the board, while the median is closer to what a family pays once it settles with a regular tutor. Budget on the median.
Is there a free trial lesson with Tutorful?+
The trial lesson is discounted, so it runs at a reduced rate rather than at no cost. A satisfaction guarantee covers the other risk: if the opening session disappoints, it is replaced with a new tutor and the fee paid is credited back, up to a set cap. Families can test a tutor cheaply, though not for nothing.