Spires vs Superprof
A side-by-side look at two online tutoring platforms.
| Attribute | Spires spires.co | Superprof superprof.com |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academic Tutoring Marketplaces | Academic Tutoring Marketplaces |
| Model | Marketplace | Marketplace |
| Founded | 2016 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | London, UK | Paris, France |
| Regions served | UK and ~120 countries | Global (40+ countries) |
| Subjects | 400+ subjects, GCSE to postgraduate | 1,000+ subjects — academics, music, sport, hobbies |
| Pricing | Tutors from ~£30/hr; commission-based | Tutors set fees; students pay a monthly connection-pass subscription to contact tutors |
| Scale | ~1,000 tutors, 100,000+ classes in 2024 | Millions of listed tutors |
| Status | Active | Active |