TutorCV vs Tutor Marketplaces
Marketplace profiles are silos. TutorCV is a universal professional identity. Tutor marketplaces like Preply, Superprof, and Wyzant let you create profiles to attract students, but these profiles are platform-specific and non-portable. Once you leave or add another platform, your profile and credibility don't carry over.
TutorCV is platform-agnostic. Share the same verified profile link with multiple marketplaces, private students, schools, institutes, employers, and platforms.
Marketplaces
Help tutors get discovered inside one platform.
- Optimized for student matching
- Reviews locked to platform
- Commission on lessons
- Rebuild profile per platform
TutorCV
Helps tutors prove credibility everywhere.
- Verified credentials, not just reviews
- Portable across all platforms
- No commission—ever
- One link works everywhere
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Different tools for different purposes—but highly complementary.
| Feature | TutorCV | Marketplaces |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Verified professional identity | Student matching & bookings |
| Portability | Works everywhere—independent | Locked to one platform |
| Credential Verification | Human-verified badges | Varies, often minimal |
| Student Leads | No—credibility focus only | Yes—lead generation |
| Reviews & Ratings | Verified recommendations | Platform-specific reviews |
| Commission/Fees | No commissions on lessons | Platform takes percentage |
| Multi-Platform Use | Share same link everywhere | Must rebuild per platform |
| Direct Student Access | Yes—your link, your students | Platform controls communication |
The Platform Lock-In Problem
Why marketplace profiles alone aren't enough for your professional identity.
Platform-Locked
Marketplace profiles exist only inside one platform. When you leave or join another, your profile and credibility don't carry over.
Reviews Don't Transfer
Years of 5-star reviews on Preply mean nothing on Superprof. Your reputation is trapped in each platform's silo.
Commission Costs
Marketplaces take 15-30% of lesson fees. As your credibility grows, you're still paying for platform access.
Build Portable Credibility
TutorCV complements marketplaces by providing credibility that travels with you.
Universal Profile
One verified link that works with marketplaces, private students, schools, and employers.
Portable Credibility
Take your verified credentials anywhere. Never rebuild your professional profile again.
Independent Verification
Third-party credential verification that any platform or client can trust.
Direct Relationships
Share your profile directly with students without platform intermediaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TutorCV a tutor marketplace?
No. TutorCV is not a marketplace and does not compete with platforms like Preply, Superprof, or Wyzant. TutorCV does not provide student leads, job listings, or booking systems. Instead, TutorCV provides a verified professional profile that enhances your credibility everywhere you operate—including on marketplaces.
Can I use TutorCV with marketplace profiles?
Absolutely. TutorCV and marketplaces are complementary. Use marketplace profiles for discovery and student matching. Use TutorCV to prove your verified credentials and build portable trust. Many tutors link their TutorCV from their marketplace bios for enhanced credibility.
Why do I need TutorCV if I have marketplace reviews?
Marketplace reviews are valuable but platform-locked. If you leave the platform, change careers paths, or apply to schools—those reviews don't transfer. TutorCV provides verified credentials and recommendations that work everywhere, independent of any single platform.
Does TutorCV charge commission on lessons?
No. TutorCV never takes a percentage of your earnings. Unlike marketplaces that take 15-30% commission, TutorCV is a profile platform with no involvement in your lessons or payments.
Own Your Professional Identity
Create a verified profile that works across all platforms and opportunities.