TutorBoost vs italki:
Build Your Business, Not Theirs
italki takes 15% of every lesson and keeps your students locked in. There's a better way to grow.
Side-by-Side Comparison
TutorBoostLet's Do The Math
Real example: A tutor teaching 25 hours/week at $25/hour
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With TutorBoost
Key Differences
Keep All Your Lesson Revenue
With TutorBoost, you keep 100% of what students pay you. No commission, ever. italki takes 15% of every single lesson, whether it's your 1st or 1,000th.
Your Students, Your Relationships
TutorBoost lets you own your student relationships. Get their email, move to direct payment, build real connections. italki prohibits sharing contact info—your students belong to them.
Not Dependent on Algorithm
With TutorBoost, you run your own ads and control your growth. No hoping the italki algorithm shows your profile, no competing with thousands of tutors for visibility.
Build Real Business Equity
Your TutorBoost student list is an asset you own. If italki changes their rules or raises fees, you have nothing. Build something that's truly yours.
Feature Comparison
Which Is Right For You?
Choose TutorBoost if you...
- Want a marketing tool, not another marketplace
- Ready to own your tutoring business independently
- Want direct student relationships (no middleman)
- Plan to build long-term business equity
- Want full analytics on your advertising ROI
italki might be better if you...
- Are brand new and need immediate students
- Don't want to handle any marketing
- Prefer integrated video calling
- Are okay giving up 15% forever
- Don't mind platform dependency
Already on italki? We can help you transition.
Many tutors use both platforms during their transition—run ads with TutorBoost to get new students directly, while maintaining your italki presence. Over time, shift to 100% direct.
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