Tutor.com review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Tutor.com suits US families who want live tutoring and a monthly plan from one provider. Lessons start at $29, and the pool of 4,000 screened tutors covers math, english and languages, with background checks and phone support in place for parents booking sessions.
Key facts
- Best for
- US families wanting live tutoring and a monthly plan on one platform.
- Lesson price from
- $29 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subscription price
- $39.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of tutors
- 4,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tutor vetting
- Screened (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tutor background checks
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Tutor.com, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1998 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- Math, English, Languages, Coding, School
- Lesson format
- 1to1, Group, Mobile app
- Official website
- tutor.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two ways to pay: one off lessons from $29 or the monthly plan at $39.99.
- A pool of 4,000 tutors with vetting set at screened, and tutor background checks in place.
- Subjects run to math, english and languages, so core school work, languages and coding stay on one platform.
- Lesson formats cover 1to1, group and app, giving live one to one, group and app based options under the same plan.
- Parent support runs through phone and help centre, so phone help is available for scheduling.
Cons
- On lesson price from it ranks 15 of 32, so cheaper entry points exist.
- The monthly plan at $39.99 is a recurring cost for families who only need the occasional lesson.
- Tutor vetting is screened rather than certification, so a family set on certified tutors has a narrower field.
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no email or live chat listed.
Who it suits
- US families who want one to one, group and app based lessons from a single provider and would rather pay a monthly plan than book each session separately.
- Parents who want phone support and tutor background checks in place while an adult works with a child at home.
- Learners weighing DojoTutor's $10 entry rate against the larger screened tutor pool at Tutor.com.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the smallest budget, since DojoTutor starts lessons at $10.
- Families that need email or live chat support, given support runs on phone and help centre.
- Buyers outside the US, since the operating company sits in the United States.
Where it sits among rivals
Tutor.com sits mid field on price and near the top on tutor depth. On lesson price from it ranks 15 of 32, and on subscription price 11 of 28. Tutor count is its strongest showing at 6 of 16. Readers shopping mainly on tutor depth have more to choose from here than readers shopping mainly on entry price.
Pricing
Two figures decide the cost here. One lesson starts at $29, and the monthly plan runs at $39.99. Families booking an occasional session pay the lesson rate each time, while families with a regular weekly subject can settle the cost with the plan. Readers weighing entry cost against ongoing cost should compare both numbers before committing, because they sit close together and the cheaper figure depends on how many sessions a week actually get booked.
Who runs it
Tutor.com is operated by Tutor.com, Inc., founded in 1998 and headquartered in the United States, so the named legal entity and the billing behind a plan both sit with a US company. Support for parents and students runs through phone and help centre, covering phone and a help centre for scheduling, account and billing questions. Families outside the US are covered by those same terms rather than a separate regional entity.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lesson cost at Tutor.com?+
Lessons start at $29. That is an entry rate rather than a typical one, so a learner working with a tutor who charges more pays more. Families expecting a regular weekly session often find the monthly plan easier to budget, at $39.99. The two figures sit close together, so the choice turns on how often sessions actually happen.
Is there a subscription as well as pay per lesson pricing?+
The monthly plan runs at $39.99 and sits beside one off lessons at $29. Nothing in the published pricing forces a family onto the plan, so occasional sessions can stay on the lesson rate. Weekly bookers get one predictable monthly figure, while families who book now and then pay per session.
Which subjects can a child get help with?+
The listed subjects are math, english and languages. That covers core school work plus languages and coding, so maths, english and language practice can sit on one platform instead of separate providers for each subject. Tutors are drawn from the same pool across those subjects.
How many tutors are there and how are they checked?+
The pool holds 4,000 tutors, and tutor vetting is screened. Tutor background checks are in place, which matters for families meeting an adult tutor in the home. Families who specifically want certified tutors will find the emphasis here sits on screening.
Can lessons happen in an app as well as live?+
Lesson formats are 1to1, group and app, so live one to one, group and app based lessons all belong to the offer. A student wanting a fixed live slot can take one to one, while a family with two children on the same subject can look at a group session or use the app between live lessons.
How do families reach Tutor.com support?+
Support runs through phone and help centre. Phone suits parents rearranging a session quickly, and the help centre answers account and billing questions in writing. Email and live chat are not part of the listed channels, so a family wanting a written thread with support would lean on phone calls instead.
Who runs Tutor.com and where is it based?+
The service is operated by Tutor.com, Inc., founded in 1998 and headquartered in the United States, so the contracts, billing and support sit with a US company. Buyers outside the US should read the terms for their own market before starting a plan.
How does Tutor.com compare with cheaper pay per lesson options?+
DojoTutor lists lessons from $10 in US dollars, under Tutor.com's $29, while ErsteNachhilfe starts at €10.50 in euros. Tutor.com answers with a monthly plan at $39.99 and a roster of 4,000 tutors, so the comparison is not only about the entry rate.
Sources
- tutor.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Number of tutors
“4,000+ Expert Tutors in 250+ Subjects”
- tutor.com/about-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Tutor background checks
“In 1998, a small team of passionate education and technology pioneers”
- tutor.com/faq checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Lesson format, Subjects, Support channels, Tutor vetting
“tutors will work with you on an individual basis - via our mobile app, Tutor.com To Go”
- tutor.com/pricing checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Lesson price from, Subscription price
“($29/hr)”
- tutor.com/terms-of-use checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“TPR Education, LLC d/b/a The Princeton Review, Tutor.com, Inc.”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Trial lesson.
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