Stop handing italki ~15% of every language lesson.
italki takes a ~15% cut of every lesson you teach. ConviTutor takes no commission — move your regular students into your own studio and keep ~96% of what you earn, free for up to 5 students.
You'd keep about
You'd keep about $2,112 more per yearmore per year
Estimate only. ConviTutor charges no commission — just standard card processing plus a ~1% protection fee. Marketplace rates vary (Preply 18–33%, Wyzant 25%, Superprof 18–33%, italki ~15%).
ConviTutor vs italki, at a glance
| ConviTutor vs italki, at a glance | ConviTutor | italki |
|---|---|---|
| Commission on lessons | None — card processing + ~1% | ~15% per lesson |
| Who owns the student relationship | You | The marketplace |
| Free plan | Free forever, up to 5 students | No free studio tier |
| Teaching tools | Scheduling, group video, AI notes & quizzes, music notation, progress tracking | Classroom video, chat, whiteboard |
| Payments | Paid straight to your own bank account | Held, paid out twice a month |
| Finding brand-new students | Bring your own students — plus a growing marketplace | Built-in language marketplace |
Built for teaching — not just video calls
Scheduling & booking
Students book your open slots; reminders go out automatically.
Video lessons
Built-in 1-on-1 and group video — no extra app to install.
AI notes & quizzes
Auto lesson summaries and practice quizzes from every session.
Music notation
Guitar-tab and standard notation editor built for music teachers.
Honest take: italki is great at putting your profile in front of brand-new language learners worldwide — that discovery is its real strength. ConviTutor is where you run the studio around the students you already teach, commission-free. Many teachers use both: meet new learners on italki, then bring your regulars here.
Payouts go directly to your bank via Stripe. New accounts start with a 14-day hold for fraud protection, then speed up to 7 and 2 days as you complete lessons and build history — limits rise as you level up.
Commission rates as of 2026 and subject to change. ConviTutor charges no commission — only standard card processing plus a ~1% payment-protection fee. Not affiliated with or endorsed by italki.