Fee Structure Sources

Commission rates shown on our fee calculator are based on official platform documentation. Rates may vary based on lesson types, hours taught, location, or other factors. Please verify current rates on each platform's official website.

italki

Commission Structure

italki's commission varies by lesson type:

  • • Trial & Instant Lesson:0% commission
  • • Single Lesson:21% commission
  • • 5-Lesson Package:19% commission
  • • 10-Lesson Package:17% commission
  • • 15-Lesson Package:15% commission
  • • 20-Lesson Package:15% commission
  • • Group Class:30% commission

Our calculator uses an average of ~18% based on a typical mix of lesson types.

Preply

Commission Structure

Preply uses a tiered commission model that decreases as tutors accumulate more teaching hours:

  • • 0-20 hours:33% commission
  • • 21-50 hours:28% commission
  • • 51-200 hours:25% commission
  • • 201-400 hours:22% commission
  • • 400+ hours:18% commission

Note: Preply takes 100% commission on the first trial lesson with any new student.

ClassGap

Commission Structure

ClassGap uses a tiered commission model based on total paid classes performed during the last year (or last two years for Legend level):

  • • Beginner (less than 25 hours):32% commission
  • • Intermediate (25-59 hours):27% commission
  • • Advanced (60-299 hours):23% commission
  • • Expert (300-499 hours):18% commission
  • • Legend (500+ hours in last two years):16% commission

Note: Our calculator uses monthly hours as a proxy for determining commission tiers. ClassGap's actual commission is based on total hours taught during the last year (or two years for Legend level).

Important: Commission rates and fee structures can change at any time. The information provided here is for comparison purposes only and reflects our understanding of the platforms' fee structures at the time of publication. Always verify current rates directly with each platform before making decisions about where to teach.