Tutor Doctor vs. TutorLyft

Tutor Doctor's FAQ says tutoring typically costs $40 to $80 an hour, and the price varies by location. Your local office gives you the actual price after a free consultation. You buy tutoring hours ahead through the office, and its FAQ says payment plans are available.

TutorLyft tutors show their rate on their profile, typically CA$40 to CA$75 an hour, and you pay by card when you book. For recurring lessons, only the first is paid up front. Book 10 or more lessons with the same tutor and you save 5%.

Yes. Tutor Doctor was founded in 2000 and has franchised since 2003. Entrepreneur lists more than 600 franchises around the world, including offices in Canada such as Vancouver. It's rated 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 232 reviews, and 18% of those are 1-star. Each office is a franchise that sets its own prices and terms, so ask yours for them in writing before you buy hours.

An education consultant from your local office meets with you first. The office then chooses a tutor for you, based on your schedule and the student's personality, interests and needs. You don't browse or pick the tutor yourself. On TutorLyft you choose from full profiles with intro videos, rates and availability, and almost every tutor offers a free consultation.

Tutor Doctor has two. Its 60-day money-back guarantee refunds unused tutoring hours for up to 60 days after you buy them. Its Tutor Match Guarantee assigns a new tutor if you're unhappy, but it isn't a refund. Tutor Doctor says some conditions may apply. On TutorLyft, if the first lesson isn't right, we refund it and give you your next hour free with a new tutor.

Tutor Doctor offices serve their own local areas. Tutors come to your home, with an adult present, or meet at a library or other public place, and online lessons are also available. TutorLyft tutors teach in person in many Canadian cities and online across Canada.

Yes. Almost every tutor offers a free consultation, so you can ask about their approach and your goals first. There's no subscription or sign-up fee, and if the first session isn't the right fit, we refund it and give you your next hour free with a new tutor.