Tutor.com

What Tutor.com does

Tutor.com is an online tutoring platform founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, operating as a service of TPR Education, LLC (d/b/a The Princeton Review) following the 2014 acquisition. It delivers live, on-demand, one-to-one tutoring and homework help across 250+ subjects, supported by a roster of 4,000+ rigorously vetted expert tutors (teachers, professors, PhD students, and industry professionals) and an AI-powered platform called LEO that provides 24/7 personalized academic support with institutional analytics. The technical stack centers on an HTML5 browser-based virtual classroom with two-way whiteboard, code editor, text editor, graphing calculator, and file sharing, exposed via web and mobile apps (iOS/Android), with extensions including High-Dosage Tutoring (small-group, high-frequency Math and ELA for grades 3-8 and Algebra I), Drop-off Review Services for writing and resumes, and a SkillsCenter Resource Library.

The business is predominantly B2B2C, with institutional contracts across six named segments — Higher Education, K-12 Schools & Districts, Public Libraries, Employee Benefits, U.S. Military and Federal Government, and TRiO Programs — making the service available to end users at no cost through their institution. Direct-to-consumer individual subscriptions are sold at $39.99/hour through The Princeton Review website. The U.S. Department of Defense relationship (Tutor.com is the official provider of online tutoring to DoD military families) and a GSA IT Schedule 70 contract anchor the federal channel. As of 2025 the company has delivered 29+ million tutoring sessions, transitioned to USA-based ownership, and won multiple industry awards for the LEO platform.

Name

Tutor.com

Legal name

Tutor.com, Inc.

Website

https://tutor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Tutor.com is an online tutoring platform delivering live 1-to-1 instruction across 250+ subjects to K-12, higher education, library, employee benefits, and U.S. military customers via institutional B2B2C contracts and direct consumer subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand 1:1 Live Tutoring Marketplaces (EDANAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tutoring & Homework Help Marketplaces (On-Demand) (EDAFAIAG), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Online tutoring services
• Academic tutoring platform
• K-12 tutoring
• Higher education tutoring
• Test preparation services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Partnerships: B2B contracts with educational institutions (colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries) and employers who provide tutoring services to their constituents at no cost. Revenue derived from per-seat, subscription, or usage-based contracts with institutional customers.
2. Individual Subscriptions: Direct-to-consumer subscription plans for families and individuals, with pricing starting at $39.99/hour. Learners can also access through personal Tutor.com accounts.
3. Government/Military Contracts: Services provided through GSA IT Schedule 70 to federal government agencies. Tutor.com is the official provider of online tutoring to the U.S. Department of Defense for military families at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tutor.com provides live, on-demand, one-to-one online tutoring delivered by 4,000+ vetted expert tutors across 250+ subjects through a browser-based virtual classroom and mobile applications. Services are sold primarily to institutions (K-12 schools, colleges and universities, public libraries, employers, and the U.S. military) under B2B contracts, with individual and family subscriptions offered direct-to-consumer via The Princeton Review. The company also offers the AI-powered LEO platform, high-dosage tutoring programs, and drop-off writing/math review.

Product overview

Tutor.com is an online tutoring platform operated as a service of The Princeton Review, offering a comprehensive suite of educational services through its core platform and companion products. The main Tutor.com platform provides access to 4,000+ expert tutors across 250+ subjects via on-demand and scheduled sessions. The AI-powered LEO Platform delivers 24/7 personalized academic support with institutional analytics. The Tutor.com To Go mobile app extends access to iOS and Android users, while the Online Classroom provides the virtual environment featuring whiteboard, code editor, and collaboration tools. Additional offerings include High-Dosage Tutoring for intensive small-group instruction in Math and ELA, Drop-off Review Services for asynchronous feedback on writing and documents, and the SkillsCenter Resource Library for self-study materials. Services are delivered through institutional partnerships with higher education, K-12 schools, public libraries, employee benefits programs, and the U.S. military, as well as individual subscriptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEO Platform: AI-powered tutoring platform providing 24/7 academic support to institutions and students, winner of 2025 CODiE Award.

Products and services

• Tutor.com Online Tutoring Platform Comprehensive online tutoring platform connecting K-12, higher education, library, employee benefit, and military family learners with 4,000+ vetted expert tutors across 250+ subjects via on-demand and scheduled one-to-one sessions, delivered through a browser-based virtual classroom.
• LEO Platform AI-powered tutoring platform providing 24/7 personalized academic support, real-time feedback, predictive analytics for learning gaps, and institutional reporting dashboards.
• Tutor.com To Go Mobile App Native mobile application for iOS and Android that enables learners to connect with live tutors, submit essays and documents for drop-off review, access the SkillsCenter Resource Library, and replay past tutoring sessions.
• High-Dosage Tutoring Program Intensive small-group tutoring program for grades 3 through high school focused on Math and English Language Arts, designed for high-frequency, high-impact delivery in alignment with Stanford NSSA Tutoring Quality Standards.
• Drop-Off Review Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of learners report improved grades after using Tutor.com
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Princeton ReviewflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutor.com is now part of The Princeton Review, operating as a service of TPR Education. The Princeton Review provides test preparation services while Tutor.com provides online tutoring. The combined entity serves over a million students annually. Tutor.com's LEO AI platform won awards alongside Princeton Review offerings.
• Wake County Public LibrariescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWake County Public Libraries launched free, on-demand, online tutoring services through Tutor.com, available to all library cardholders. The service offers personalized expert help across subjects like math, science, English, and social studies in English and Spanish, with interactive tools including whiteboard, code editor, and graphing calculator.
• Tillamook County LibrarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTillamook County Library announced partnership with Tutor.com to offer free online tutoring services to library cardholders including live tutoring, homework help, test preparation, and job search assistance. Service operates 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily with access to over 3,000 vetted expert tutors.
• U.S. Department of DefenseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutor.com is the official provider of online tutoring and homework help to the Department of Defense. Free, unlimited tutoring access is provided to military families including Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force personnel and their families through the Military Spouse Employment Partnership.
• U.S. Government (GSA Schedule 70)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTutor.com services are available for purchase through GSA IT Schedule 70 for federal government agencies. The company has a GSA contract (GS-35F-191BA) enabling government agencies to procure tutoring services through established federal purchasing channels.
• Stanford University's National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStanford NSSA awarded Tutor.com's High-Dosage Tutoring program the Tutoring Design Program Badge following extensive third-party evaluation. The badge serves as a filter for states and K-12 districts to identify programs with high-quality, research-aligned design.
• Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMSEP is a career partnership connecting military spouses with employers committed to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses. Tutor.com is committed to hiring military spouses as tutors who can choose their own schedule and work remotely.
• College and University Partners (Multiple)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with colleges and universities including American Military University, Coastline Community College, DeVry University, Grantham University, Liberty University, Old Dominion University, Olympic College, University of Phoenix, Saint Leo University, UNC-Lejeune, University of West Florida, Vincennes University, and Western Governors University to provide free military tutoring programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brainfuse: Online tutoring provider heavily focused on public library and K-12 institutional contracts, directly overlapping with Tutor.com's libraries segment. Comparable subject coverage, asynchronous and live tutoring, and institutional B2B GTM.
• Varsity Tutors (Nerdy): One of the largest direct competitors in live 1:1 online tutoring, serving K-12, higher education, and institutions with a comparable B2B2C model and proprietary virtual classroom. Closely comparable in subject breadth, on-demand delivery, and institutional sales motion.
• Preply: Global online tutoring marketplace with strong presence in language learning and academic subjects. Comparable on-demand 1:1 tutor matching and subscription pricing, though with broader international footprint.
• Wyzant: Online tutoring marketplace connecting students with independent tutors across hundreds of subjects. Comparable on-demand 1:1 live tutoring model, though more consumer/DTC oriented versus Tutor.com's institutional focus.
• Paper: Online tutoring platform purpose-built for K-12 school districts with unlimited tutoring model. Directly comparable in school-district sales motion, on-demand delivery, and emphasis on measurable academic outcomes.
• TutorMe: Online tutoring marketplace offering on-demand 1:1 tutoring across 300+ subjects, serving both consumers and institutions. Comparable platform features (virtual whiteboard, code editor) and higher education focus.

Broad incumbents

• Chegg: Public education platform offering textbook rentals, homework help (Chegg Study), and tutoring services. Comparable in serving college students with academic support, though broader in product scope and primarily consumer.
• Khan Academy: Major free educational content and learning platform with the Khanmigo AI tutor, serving K-12 and higher ed. Not a direct competitor on paid tutoring but increasingly overlapping via free AI-powered academic support that institutions may adopt instead.

Emerging players

• Course Hero: Subscription-based study resources and tutor access platform for college students. Comparable in serving higher education learners seeking homework help and academic support, though primarily asynchronous content vs. live tutoring.

Others

• The Princeton Review (sister brand): Tutor.com's sister brand under TPR Education, LLC; provides test prep (SAT/ACT/GRE) rather than tutoring. Comparable institutional K-12 and higher ed sales motion and shared customer base, with cross-sell potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tutor.com
• Instagraminstagram.com/tutordotcom

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors8 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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