Superprof is a tutoring marketplace that operates across 42 countries and covers over 1,000 subjects, ranging from standard academics and languages to music, sports, cooking, and niche hobbies. What makes it genuinely different from most tutoring platforms is that it charges tutors absolutely no commission on their earnings. Zero. The platform makes money from a student subscription instead. You create a profile, list your subjects and hourly rate, and students contact you directly. Payment goes from student to tutor, often via PayPal or cash, and Superprof doesn’t take a cut. It’s one of the cleanest earning models for tutors who want to keep what they charge.
How You Make Money
Students contact you through your profile and pay you directly at your stated rate. If you use Superprof's platform payment system, a 10% processing fee applies, but direct payment methods carry no platform fee.
Payment Method
PayPal, cash, or any method agreed directly with the student
Minimum Payment
$30 for platform-processed payments
Withdrawal Speed
Within 3 working days after lesson completion for platform payments
Skill Level
Beginner (no formal credentials required)
Pros
Zero commission on earnings when payment is handled directly with students
No mandatory teaching degree or certification needed to tutor any subject
Over 1,000 subjects available including niche hobbies, sports, and arts
Global reach across 42 countries makes it accessible from almost anywhere
First lesson offered free by most tutors as a standard practice, which converts students well
Cons
Students pay a monthly subscription to contact tutors, which some find off-putting
No built-in escrow or payment protection for off-platform transactions
Less structured quality control than platforms like Preply or Wyzant
Competition is high in mainstream subjects like math, English, and music
Best For
Tutors in any subject or skill who want to keep 100% of what they earn without platform commissions eating into every lesson
