Head-to-head comparison
Student Portal vs TutorBird — Which Tutor CRM Is Right for You?
TutorBird is a popular tutor management platform. This page compares it honestly against Student Portal so you can choose the tool that fits your workflow.
Best for: Solo tutors who want a free plan and a built-in student homework portal — not just scheduling and invoicing.
Student Portal
Free up to 3 students. Paid from $9/mo (unlimited students).
TutorBird
Free trial. Paid plans start at $19/mo.
FeatureStudent PortalTutorBird
Free plan (not just trial)
Student homework portal
Lesson scheduling
Payment tracking
Invoice generation
Lesson notes / progress reports
Parent access portal
Recurring lessons
Multi-language UI (UA/EN)
No per-lesson commission
Why tutors switch from TutorBird to Student Portal
- You want a free plan that never expires — not a 14-day trial.
- You assign homework and need students to submit it digitally.
- Your students or parents prefer a Ukrainian or bilingual interface.
- You manage fewer than 20 students and do not need agency-tier features.
Quick answers
- Is Student Portal a direct TutorBird alternative?
- Yes. Both tools cover scheduling, payment tracking, and lesson notes. Student Portal adds a homework portal and has a permanent free plan.
- Can I import my students from TutorBird?
- Student Portal supports CSV import for students and lesson history. Export your data from TutorBird and import it in Settings → Import.
- Does Student Portal charge a commission on payments?
- No. You collect your own payments however you like. Student Portal only tracks them — it never takes a cut.
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