Pricing
Clear tutoring costs, plus an AI study plan that starts free.
TutorBase keeps human tutoring transparent: tutors set their take-home rate, we add a simple 15% platform fee, and students can add AI Tutor support between lessons when they need more practice.
AI Tutor plan
Free to start
Get 5 AI Tutor questions each day for quick homework help and revision nudges.
£9.99/month
Upgrade for unlimited questions, between-session study support, and a smoother revision habit.
Cancel any time in billing settings.
Platform fee comparison
Our fee model is simple: students see the full price, tutors keep their chosen rate, and the platform fee sits on top instead of being carved out of tutor earnings.
TutorBase
15%
Tutors keep their full listed rate
Tutorful
~20%
Fee taken from tutor earnings
MyTutor
~25%
Fee taken from tutor earnings
Competitor fees are approximate and may vary. Last checked April 2026.
Block booking discounts
Tutors can reward longer commitments without hiding the final cost. Exact savings are shown at checkout before payment.
Starter
5 sessions
Save Up to 2% per session
Regular
10 sessions
Save Up to 3.5% per session
Committed
15 sessions
Save Up to 5% per session
How a lesson price works
Students see one total. Tutors still receive the exact rate they set on their profile.
| Tutor sets their rate | £30.00 |
| TutorBase fee (15%) | £4.50 |
| Student pays | £34.50 |
| Tutor receives | £30.00 |
Who each plan helps
Human tutoring
Best for weekly lessons, accountability, and matched tutor support.
AI Tutor free tier
Best for quick checks, short homework questions, and getting unstuck between lessons.
AI Tutor unlimited
Best for regular revision, exam practice, and students who want daily support alongside their tutor.