Sherpa vs Spires
A side-by-side look at two online tutoring platforms.
| Attribute | Sherpa sherpa-online.com | Spires spires.co |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academic Tutoring Marketplaces | Academic Tutoring Marketplaces |
| Model | Marketplace | Marketplace |
| Founded | 2019 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Marlow, United Kingdom | London, UK |
| Regions served | United Kingdom | UK and ~120 countries |
| Subjects | Maths, English, sciences; KS3, GCSE, A-level, degree | 400+ subjects, GCSE to postgraduate |
| Pricing | Tutor-set rates, from ~£20/hr (most £25-£30); pay-as-you-go | Tutors from ~£30/hr; commission-based |
| Scale | VC-backed; ~1 in 10 tutors accepted | ~1,000 tutors, 100,000+ classes in 2024 |
| Status | Active | Active |