The Profs vs Varsity Tutors
A side-by-side look at two online tutoring platforms.
| Attribute | The Profs theprofs.co.uk | Varsity Tutors varsitytutors.com |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Managed & Learning-Centre Tutoring | Managed & Learning-Centre Tutoring |
| Model | Managed / agency | Managed / marketplace |
| Founded | 2016 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | London, UK | St. Louis, USA |
| Regions served | UK and international | United States, online global |
| Subjects | GCSE to university, admissions tests, professional exams | 3,000+ subjects, test prep, group classes |
| Pricing | Premium managed rates | Membership/subscription; ~$81–99/hr for 1-on-1 |
| Scale | Accepts ~3% of tutor applicants | 40,000+ instructors; owned by Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) |
| Status | Active | Active |