Zutor vs Teachworks: which CRM is right for independent tutors?
Teachworks is built for tutoring companies. Zutor is built for solo tutors. Here’s how they compare on price, features, and fit.
TL;DR
Teachworks is built for tutoring companies: payroll, staff accounts, and multi-branch management. It starts at $16.49/mo plus $0.32 per student lesson, so the bill grows with every lesson you teach. Zutor is built for independent tutors with 5-50 students and is free to start, with a built-in booking page and Telegram reminders.
What does each cost for the lessons you teach?
Set the number of lessons you teach in a month to see what each would cost.
Monthly prices from teachworks.com/pricing. The cheaper plan for your lesson count is shown (Growth wins past ~240 lessons a month). Your actual cost may differ. Checked October 2026.
Teachworks plans
Unlimited students, teachers, and user accounts on every plan; API from Growth up; 5 branches included on Premium, then $35/mo each. Billed in USD after each month, by usage. Bulk email beyond one message per student lesson costs $1 per 1,000. 21-day free trial, no free plan.
| Plan | Price | Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $16.49/mo | + $0.32 per student lesson |
| Growth | $47.99/mo | + $0.189 per student lesson |
| Premium | $187.99/mo | + $0.065 per student lesson |
Feature comparison
A tick means built in; a cross means not available. Text spells out limits and extra costs.
| Feature | Zutor | Teachworks |
|---|---|---|
| Student management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lesson scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring lessons | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group lessons | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online card payments | Not processed: you collect directly, no cut taken | Via Stripe, saved cards |
| Automated reminders | Telegram + email, included | Email; SMS via a free add-on, texts billed per message |
| Public booking page | Built-in at zutor.app/your-name | Booking add-on: embed in your site or share its link |
| Student and parent logins | Portal by magic link: schedule, homework, invoices | ✓ |
| PDF invoices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revenue analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lesson notes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data export | CSV | Excel |
| Setup | Self-serve: add students, set your hours | Set up teachers, services, billing rules |
| Price per lesson | None | $0.32 per student lesson (Starter) |
| Free tier | Free to start, no credit card, no student limit | 21-day free trial only |
| Teacher payroll | × | ✓ |
| Multi-tutor management | × | ✓ |
| Multi-branch support | × | Any plan, each branch billed as its own account; Premium includes 5, then $35/mo each |
Which one is right for you?
Both are good tools, for different people.
Choose Zutor if…
- You teach on your own, with no staff
- You have 5-50 students
- You want to be up and running the same day
- You want a booking page without building a website
- You do not want your software bill to grow with every lesson
- You prefer Telegram reminders over SMS
- You want to start free, not on a 21-day trial clock
Choose Teachworks if…
- You run a tutoring company with several teachers
- You need teacher payroll and staff permissions
- You teach group classes that students enroll in themselves
- You manage several locations from one account
- You want card payments, invoices, and accounting sync (QuickBooks) in one tool
FAQ
The questions tutors ask before switching.
Is Zutor cheaper than Teachworks?
Can I migrate from Teachworks to Zutor?
Does Zutor support multiple teachers like Teachworks?
Does Zutor have a free plan?
Can students book lessons themselves?
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Teachworks is a trademark of its owner. Zutor is not affiliated with or endorsed by Teachworks. This comparison uses their public website as of October 2026; corrections welcome at support@zutor.app.
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