StudyRoster vs TutorCruncher

StudyRoster vs TutorCruncher

TutorCruncher is a powerful platform built for tutoring agencies that manage many tutors, contractors, and payroll. For a solo or small tutor it is usually more platform, and more cost, than the job needs. StudyRoster is built for the independent tutor, with tax-ready income and expense export, and it starts with a free 30-day trial, no credit card.

Side by side

FeatureStudyRosterTutorCruncher
PriceFree 30-day trialthen plans from about $10/moFrom $30/mo, plus card processing feesPlans up to $240/mo
Built forIndependent tutors and small centersTutoring agencies and companies
Scheduling and recurring sessionsYesYes
Invoicing and online paymentsYesYes
Automatic remindersEmail remindersEmail; SMS enabled on request
Session notes shareable with parentsYes, from a link, no loginYes, via client portal
Expense trackingYesNot included
Tax-ready income exportBy year, quarter, and student, with netCSV export and QuickBooks or Xero syncNo tax-ready per-student summary documented
MobileInstallable app (PWA)Mobile web, no native app
How we compare: figures are from TutorCruncher's public US pricing and help pages as of June 2026, and vary by region. TutorCruncher has strong agency tools, including contractor payroll and 1099 tracking, plus CSV export and QuickBooks or Xero sync. We mark expense tracking and a tax-ready per-student summary as differences because they are not part of its documented feature set for an independent tutor's own taxes.

Where StudyRoster is different

Sized for you, not an agency

TutorCruncher carries payroll, contractors, and branches built for agencies. StudyRoster gives a solo or small tutor exactly what they need, without the weight or the price.

Your own taxes, handled

StudyRoster tracks expenses and exports income and expenses by year, quarter, and student, with the net for your Schedule C. Tax time is a download, not a project.

Free, with simple pricing ahead

TutorCruncher starts at $30 a month plus processing fees. StudyRoster starts with a free 30-day trial, with simple flat pricing planned at launch.

Try StudyRoster free

If you are an independent tutor, not an agency, StudyRoster gives you scheduling, invoicing, and tax-ready books without the agency overhead. Free 30-day trial, no credit card.

Free 30-day trial. No credit card required.