Tutorful review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
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.
Key facts
- Best for
- Families who want a screened tutor for a specific subject, paid by the lesson.
- Lesson price from
- £20 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Median lesson price
- £53 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Trial lesson
- Discounted (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of tutors
- from 11,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tutor vetting
- Screened (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tutor background checks
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Minimum age
- 18 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Cancellation notice
- 24 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Satisfaction guarantee
- 100% satisfaction guarantee: first lesson replaced with a new tutor, credited up to £100 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Tutora Ltd, trading as Tutorful (company number 09370702) (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- Math, English, Science, Languages, Coding, School, Music
- Lesson format
- 1to1, Mobile app
- Official website
- tutorful.co.uk
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- Trustpilotfacebook.com
Pros and cons
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.
- The discounted trial lesson and a satisfaction guarantee make the opening booking a low risk test.
- Entry at £20 sits well under the £53 median, so careful matching can land below the typical rate.
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.
- On the listed entry prices, Tutorful's £20 sits above the $10 at DojoTutor and the PLN 50 at BUKI, so price alone does not decide it.
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.
What it does well
Two things stand out in how Tutorful works day to day. The pool is large: from 11,000 tutors are available, which is more choice than most families need for a subject and more than a smaller board can offer when a learner needs a particular specialism. The second is the booking window. Canceling takes 24 hours notice, so a clash with school activities, a sibling's lesson or an exam revision slot does not mean paying for a session nobody attends. The trade-off of a pool that size is that the match depends on the brief a family gives.
Where it sits among rivals
Tutorful's standing depends on which price you read. On the starting lesson price, the figure used for ads and comparisons, it ranks 14 of 32 brands compared, a middle position rather than a standout. On the median lesson price, closer to what a family pays once it settles with a tutor, it ranks 6 of 8. Anyone weighing price at entry and at renewal should read the median before deciding.
Pricing
Tutorful prices by the lesson. Entry points start at £20, while the median lesson price sits at £53, a clear step above the headline figure. Families budgeting for regular support should plan around the median and treat the starting price as the floor rather than the expected spend, because rates differ between tutors and subjects. A cheaper tutor for the wrong subject is not a saving, so the value of a low entry figure depends on the match rather than the number in the advert.
Who runs it
Tutorful is run by Tutora Ltd, trading as Tutorful (company number 09370702), based in the United Kingdom, so the contract, the payment terms and the complaints route sit with an identifiable company in the same market as the learners. Support runs on email, chat and help centre, which covers most questions through email, chat, the help centre and the community. Families who want to pick up the phone will need another route, and the cancellation window remains the quickest fix for a scheduling problem.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
Which subjects does Tutorful cover?+
Tutorful covers math, english and science, so the core school subjects sit alongside coding, languages and music. That breadth helps a family whose needs move over time, such as a child who starts with maths help and later wants a language. The same breadth also means a specific specialism, music for instance, is easier to fill than on a smaller tutor list.
How does Tutorful check its tutors?+
Tutor background checks are a yes, and tutors are screened before they appear on the board. Vetting matters most because of scale: with from 11,000 tutors listed, a consistent check is what makes the marketplace workable for families who cannot interview every tutor themselves. The limit is that a screening is a screening, not a subject certification.
Can I cancel or move a Tutorful lesson?+
Canceling takes 24 hours notice, so a booked session can be released as long as the family works inside that window. The satisfaction guarantee covers a different case: an opening lesson that does not work, which is replaced with a new tutor rather than refunded outright. Two different problems, two different routes.
How many tutors does Tutorful have, and can lessons happen in an app?+
Tutorful lists from 11,000 tutors, and lessons run in 1to1 and app formats, so a family can choose between live sessions and app based work. A pool that size matters when a learner changes subject, moves up a school year, or needs a replacement tutor at short notice after a clash.
Who runs Tutorful, and where is it based?+
Tutorful is operated by Tutora Ltd, trading as Tutorful (company number 09370702), based in the United Kingdom. A UK registered company means the contract, the payment terms and the complaints route sit with an identifiable entity in the same market as the learners, rather than with a group registered elsewhere. For a UK family, the counterparty is named on the terms and easy to identify.
How do I contact Tutorful for help?+
Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so a family can reach the team by email or chat, work through the help centre, or ask in the community. For a scheduling problem the quickest route is usually the booking itself, since the 24 hour window is where a mistake costs the least. A phone line is not among the listed channels.
Can I book Tutorful lessons for my child?+
Tutorful's terms carry a minimum age of 18, which points to an adult holding the account and booking on behalf of a younger learner. For a family service, that means a parent handles the payments, the schedule and any tutor switch, while the child joins the sessions. It is an arrangement built around the adults in the household.
Sources
- tutorful.co.uk checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Lesson price from, Subjects, Tutor background checks, Number of tutors, Tutor vetting
“Book online lessons with experienced tutors from just £20p/h”
- tutorful.co.uk/how-it-works checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Lesson format, Support channels
“Enjoy your private one-to-one lesson in our safe online classroom.”
- tutorful.co.uk/search/maths checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Median lesson price
“Find Your Perfect Maths Tutor: Choose from 718 Experts - £56/hr, £37/hr, £74/hr, £50/hr, £93/hr, £43/hr”
- tutorful.co.uk/terms checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cancellation notice, Headquarters, Legal entity, Minimum age
“Students may cancel any Booking, without incurring any charge, by giving more than 24 hours' notice.”
- tutorful.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/8000068... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Trial lesson
“Some offer a trial at their standard hourly rate, others offer a discount, with a minimum price of £5.”
- tutorful.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/8000109... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Satisfaction guarantee
“if you don't click with your tutor after the first lesson, we'll help you find another and credit your account with the value of your first lesson (up to £100)”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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