Transparent pricing
Students pay per session—no subscriptions. Tutors earn more over time with our sliding commission tiers.
No subscription
Pay only for the sessions you book.
Secure payments
Protected payments powered by Stripe.
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For students
Book sessions at the tutor’s listed rate. You’ll see the full price before you confirm.
Pay per session
No monthly fees. Book only when you need help.
Upfront pricing
See session cost before booking—no surprises.
Protected checkout
Secure payments and receipts handled through Stripe.
For tutors
Profound uses a sliding commission based on your total hours taught. The more you teach, the lower your platform fee.
Note: Stripe processing fees may apply on transactions (2.9% + $0.30 shown in our payout calculator).
| Tier | Hours taught | Platform fee | Tutor keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 0–20 | 25% | 75% |
| Rising | 21–50 | 23% | 77% |
| Established | 51–150 | 20% | 80% |
| Expert | 151–350 | 18% | 82% |
| Master | 351+ | 16% | 84% |
Example payout
$50.00 session at the Starter tier.
This example is illustrative. Actual payouts may vary based on refunds, adjustments, and processing rules.
What you get
- Built-in scheduling and booking flow
- Secure payments and receipts
- Messaging with students
- HD video sessions
- Performance insights as you grow