Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Novakid vs The Profs
Novakid
The Profs
Higher score in this comparison
Novakid vs The Profs: the differences
| Compare | NovakidReviewVisitVisit | The ProfsReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Number of tutors | 3,900Higher | 450 |
| Tutor vetting | Certified | Screened |
| Minimum age | 4 | 18 |
| Cancellation notice | 8 hoursLower | 24 hours |
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | £60 |
| Subscription price | $95 | Not confirmed |
| Tutor background checks | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Satisfaction guarantee | 14-day money-back guarantee | Not confirmed |
| Markets | IL, AE, SA, AM, CN, HK, TW, HR, CZ, DK, NL, EE, FI, FR, DE, CH, GR, HU, ID, IT, JP, KZ, KR, LV, LT, MY, NO, PL, PT, BR, RO, RU, SK, SI, ES, AR, CL, CO, PE, MX, SE, TR, UA | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Trial lesson (Free).
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Key differences
- The Profs scores higher overall: 8.6 vs 8.5.
- Number of tutors is higher at Novakid: 3,900 vs 450.
- Cancellation notice is lower at Novakid: 8 hours vs 24 hours.
- Support channels: only The Profs offers Phone, Email.
- Founded is lower at The Profs: 2014 vs 2017.
- Subjects: only The Profs offers Math, Science, Coding.
- Lesson format: only Novakid offers App.
Our verdict on each
Novakid
Novakid suits families who want live English lessons for children alongside app practice, and the ILS 379 monthly fee covers a 3,900 tutor pool with certified staff. Budget families starting from nothing should weigh it against free app-first options such as Bunpro.
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 | Novakid | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2HigherMonthly fees start at ILS 379, above €0 and $0, with a money-back window of 14 days. | 8.1Lessons start at £60 and the brand ranks 26 of 32 on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.0Free tier, free trial lesson, 3,900 tutors and AI conversation sit in a single subscription. | 9.0Free trial lesson, one-to-one and group formats, and 450 screened tutors across five subjects. |
| Trust | 8.4Tutors are certified, the operator is Novakid Inc in US, founded 2017, with a 14 days refund window. | 8.9HigherTutors are screened and background checked, run by The Profs Tuition Ltd in GB since 2014. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Novakid | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Online tutoring | 12 of 58 | 2 of 58 |
What we checked
Novakid
- novakidschool.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
The Profs
- theprofs.co.uk: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Novakid | The Profs |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | English | Math, English, Science, Coding, LanguagesCovers more |
| Lesson format | 1to1, Group, AppCovers more | 1to1, Group |
| Legal entity | Novakid Inc | The Profs Tuition Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2017 | 2014Lower |
| Support channels | Chat | Phone, Email, ChatCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Novakid | The Profs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | £60highest quarter | £26.36 |
| Subscription price | $95at the median | Not confirmed | $95 |
| Number of tutors | 3,900above the median | 450below the median | 1,000 |
| Minimum age | 4below the median | 18highest quarter | 13 |
| Cancellation notice | 8 hourslowest quarter | 24 hoursat the median | 24 hours |
Median across 35 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Novakid
Pros
- Live one-to-one and group lessons plus app practice, in 1to1, group and app formats, with sessions of 25 to 45 minutes
- A free tier and a free trial lesson mean a first month can be tested before any payment
- A kids version and a family subscription cover more than one child on the same account
Cons
- Only English is taught, since english lists english and English covers English alone
- Levels stop at B1, below the advanced bands that fluent learners work toward
- Support runs on chat only, with no email or phone line listed
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
Novakid
Who it suits
- Parents buying live English tutoring for a child who prefers a real teacher to an app
- Families wanting one subscription covering a kids version and a family plan
- Learners who want a certificate at the end of a course
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after the B1 level, since the programme does not extend past it
- Anyone wanting a second language, as English covers English only
- Price-first households who can start free with Bunpro or Reading Eggs before paying
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
Novakid
How much does Novakid cost a month?+
The monthly plan is ILS 379, and entry pricing begins at the same level at ILS 379, so the lowest package and the monthly figure describe one spend. Both are quoted without a separate annual or lifetime tier. Families wanting live lessons should budget the monthly figure rather than a cheaper app rate.
Is there a free trial or free plan?+
Both exist. The free tier lets a family open the app and start without paying, and a free trial lesson adds a live session with a tutor at no cost. Together they mean a first month of live teaching can be sampled before any commitment, which is unusual for a subscription of this size.
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.