Teachworks vs TutorPing: Per-Lesson Fees or a Flat Price?
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Teachworks is a capable scheduling and billing tool used by many tutoring and music businesses. Its pricing is unusual: a monthly base fee plus a fee for every student lesson you schedule. That's cheap when you're small and grows as you do. TutorPing charges a flat monthly price. Here's what both cost in practice, and where each one is the better fit.
Teachworks pricing explained
Teachworks has three plans. Each one has a base fee and a per-lesson fee, billed at the end of the month for what you used. All plans include unlimited teachers and students.
| Plan | Monthly fee | Per student lesson | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $16.49 | $0.32 | All add-ons and integrations |
| Growth | $47.99 | $0.189 | Adds API access |
| Premium | $187.99 | $0.065 | 5 branches included, $35/month per extra branch |
A group lesson with three students counts as three student lessons. There's a 21-day free trial and no free plan.
What that costs in real life
Here's the monthly cost for three typical businesses, using the cheapest Teachworks plan for each size.
| Business | Teachworks | TutorPing |
|---|---|---|
| Solo tutor, 80 lessons a month | Starter: $16.49 + $25.60 = $42.09 | Pro: $9 |
| Center, 5 tutors, 400 lessons | Growth: $47.99 + $75.60 = $123.59 | Business: $24 |
| Center, 12 tutors, 1,200 lessons | Premium: $187.99 + $78 = $265.99 | Business: $24 + 7 × $3 = $45 |
Payment processing fees are extra with both tools.
Where Teachworks is stronger
- A long track record with tutoring centers and music schools.
- Many add-ons and integrations included on every plan.
- An API from the Growth plan, for businesses that build their own tools.
- Multi-branch setup on Premium for businesses with several locations.
- Unlimited teacher and admin accounts on every plan.
Where TutorPing is stronger
TutorPing also has webhooks for Zapier on Pro, which covers many of the connections people use an API for.
- A flat price that doesn't grow with each lesson you teach.
- A free plan for up to 10 students.
- Lesson notes with progress ratings that parents get by email after every session.
- Homework, a resource library and student badges.
- A parent portal that needs only a link and a PIN.
- The full app in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Teachworks if you need its API or multi-branch accounting, or if you teach very few lessons and want its long list of integrations.
Choose TutorPing if you teach a full schedule and want a price that stays the same in your busiest month, or if parent updates and homework are a big part of how you teach.
If a flat price sounds better, you can try TutorPing with your own schedule before your next Teachworks bill. Try it free
Sources
Teachworks prices checked on its pricing page on October 23, 2026. The page also shows an older set of lower prices in one block; we used the prices in the main plan cards. Teachworks is a trademark of its owner. We are not affiliated with Teachworks.
Common questions
How much does Teachworks cost?
Teachworks starts at $16.49 a month plus $0.32 per student lesson on Starter. Growth is $47.99 plus $0.189 per lesson, and Premium is $187.99 plus $0.065 per lesson.
Does a group lesson count as one lesson on Teachworks?
No. Teachworks counts student lessons, so a group lesson with four students counts as four.
Does TutorPing charge per lesson?
No. TutorPing has flat monthly plans: Free, Pro at $9 and Business at $24 with five tutors included.
Can I move from Teachworks to TutorPing?
Yes. Export your students from Teachworks as a CSV, add them in TutorPing (CSV import is on Business), then set up your recurring lessons.
Want a price that doesn't grow with every lesson?
TutorPing Pro is $9 a month with unlimited students. Start free with up to 10.