StudyRoster vs TutorBird
TutorBird is a capable, affordable, all-in-one tool that many tutors are happy with. The honest question for a switcher is where the two differ. The short answer: StudyRoster is mobile-first, installable as an app, breaks your taxes down by year, quarter, and student, and starts with a free 30-day trial, no credit card.
Side by side
| Feature | StudyRoster | TutorBird |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free 30-day trialthen plans from about $10/mo | $16.95/mo, plus $4.95/mo per extra tutor |
| Built for | Independent tutors and small centers | Private tutors and small tutoring businesses |
| Scheduling and recurring sessions | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing and online card payments | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic reminders | Email reminders | Email and SMS |
| Session notes shareable with parents | Yes, from a link, no login | Yes |
| Tax-ready income and expense export | By year, quarter, and student | Income and expense reports, CSV and PDFPer-quarter and per-student breakdown not documented |
| Mobile | Installable app (PWA) | Mobile browser only, no app or push |
Where StudyRoster is different
Built for your phone
StudyRoster installs on your home screen as an app. TutorBird is browser-only on mobile with no push, which is its most commonly cited limitation.
Taxes by year, quarter, and student
Both track income and expenses. StudyRoster exports the breakdown by year, quarter, and student, with the net for your Schedule C, so tax time is a download.
Free to try, low to keep
StudyRoster starts with a free 30-day trial, no credit card. Simple flat pricing planned at launch, from about $10 a month.
Try StudyRoster free
Add your students, set your rates, and book your first session the same day. Keep TutorBird running while you try it; your data exports cleanly either way.
Free 30-day trial. No credit card required.