A parent’s guide · October 2026

Varsity Tutors review.
Is it right for your family?

A good tutor helps your child understand more, week by week. Here is how Varsity Tutors works, what families report paying, and what to ask before you decide.

Start with the short answer

By the Sophie team A guide for parents

A little help, at the kitchen table.

A note from us. We make Sophie, our own tutor for AP Calculus. Varsity Tutors and Wyzant do not pay us. This guide draws on public sources and parent reviews.

See our sources

The short answer

A human tutor.
A monthly commitment.

The right fit depends on the tutor, the hours your child needs, and the plan you choose.

A good fit for: Families who want help finding a human tutor, for one subject or several.
Reported cost: About $70 to $100 per hour for individual tutoring. Prices vary by plan and are not published on the website. See the price breakdown
Before you pay: Ask what each hour costs, how to cancel, and what happens to hours your child does not use. Three questions to ask

What is Varsity Tutors?

Varsity Tutors is an online tutoring company, owned by Nerdy Inc., a public company. It matches your child with a tutor, and lessons happen on live video. It covers more than 3,000 subjects, from grade school reading to AP Calculus and the SAT.

Most families now buy a Learning Membership: a monthly plan with a set number of tutoring hours, plus live group classes.

In 2026, Nerdy closed its program for schools (Varsity Tutors for Schools) to focus on families who pay on their own.

How much does Varsity Tutors cost?

You need to ask for a price. Varsity Tutors asks you to call or fill in a form. Its packages list the hours, but not what you will pay. These are prices reported by tutors and review sites:

Reported Varsity Tutors prices by source
Source	Reported price
A Varsity tutor on Reddit	$85 to $95Reported per hour, by package
Test Prep Insight (review site)	$50 to $100Reported per hour
PrepMaven (tutoring company)	$70 to $100Reported per hour. Lower rates may mean a longer plan.

Your quote may be different. Ask for the full price and the length of the plan, so you can choose what works for your family.

What parents like.

From Trustpilot reviews, parents often return to three things:

A tutor who takes the time. Parents describe patient tutors who help their child understand the work and feel more confident.
Help with scheduling. Families can book sessions online once their child has a tutor.
Help across subjects. Math, reading, and test prep are available through one account. That can be useful when more than one child needs help.

What to ask about.

Some parent reviews describe difficulties with billing and the plan. These are worth asking about before you start:

When the payments stop. Some parents report further charges after canceling. Ask how to cancel and keep the confirmation.
Hours your child does not use. Some parents report that unused hours were not refunded. Ask whether they carry over, expire, or can be refunded.
The length of the plan. A lower hourly price may come with a longer commitment. Ask for both before choosing.
Finding the right person. Some families tried more than one tutor. Ask how to change tutors if your child needs a different fit.

These are experiences shared by some families. They will not be every family’s experience, but the answers can help you choose with more confidence.

Is Varsity Tutors worth it?

A good fit, if

you want a human tutor,
you would like help finding the right tutor,
you will use all the hours you pay for each month.

Consider another option, if

you want to choose the tutor and see the price yourself,
you only need occasional help rather than a monthly plan,
you would rather pay for each lesson.

Varsity Tutors vs Wyzant.

With Wyzant, you choose a tutor from profiles. Each tutor sets their own price, so you can compare experience and rates before booking a lesson.

Varsity Tutors and Wyzant compared
Feature	Varsity Tutors	Wyzant
Finding a tutor	Varsity matches you	You choose from profiles
Price	$70 to $100Reported per hour. Ask for your quote.	Rates varyEach tutor’s price is shown on their profile.
How you pay	Monthly membership	Per lesson, no subscription
Subjects	3,000+	Many subjects. Choose a tutor for what your child needs.
Group classes	Yes, with a membership	No

Varsity Tutors handles the match if you would like help finding a tutor. Wyzant may suit your family if you prefer to compare tutors and book one lesson at a time.

A note about Sophie · Our own product

For AP Calculus, Sophie beside them.

Sophie supports your child through AP Calculus AB and BC, from this week’s homework to the exam in May. She is there when they need a little help.

Your child explains their thinking out loud. A phone on a stand lets Sophie see the work on paper, and she follows each step as they write. She asks a question or gives a small hint. Your child does the math, so the understanding is theirs.

Varsity Tutors and Sophie compared
Feature	Varsity Tutors	Sophie
Tutor	A person	An online tutor, not a person
Subjects	3,000+	AP Calculus AB and BC only
Price	$70 to $100Reported per hour. Ask for your quote.	$8 to $10Per hour. Published on our site.
How you pay	Monthly membership	Buy a pack once. No subscription. Hours do not expire.
When	Booked sessions	Whenever your child needs help

Sophie is a live online tutor, not a person. She focuses on AP Calculus AB and BC. If your child needs another subject, or you would prefer a human tutor, Varsity Tutors or Wyzant may be a better fit.

See Sophie's prices Start with this week's homework

For parents

Questions parents ask.

How much does Varsity Tutors cost per hour?

You need to ask for a quote. Tutors and review sites report about $70 to $100 an hour for individual tutoring. Your price depends on the plan. Ask for the hourly price and the length of the commitment in writing.

Is Varsity Tutors a real tutoring company?

Yes. Varsity Tutors is owned by Nerdy Inc., a public company. Many families describe good experiences with their tutors. Some reviews raise concerns about billing, so ask about the plan as well as the tutor.

Can I cancel Varsity Tutors at any time?

Ask when you can cancel, when the last payment will be taken, and what happens to unused hours. Some parents report further charges after canceling. Keep a written confirmation, so you know when your plan has ended.

Is Varsity Tutors better than Wyzant?

It depends on what works for your family. Varsity Tutors helps match your child with a tutor through a monthly plan. With Wyzant, you choose from tutor profiles, see the price, and pay per lesson.

Is there a cheaper option for AP Calculus?

Sophie is a live online tutor for AP Calculus AB and BC, from $8 an hour. You buy a pack of hours once, with no subscription. She is not a person. Your child can also use free resources such as Khan Academy or ask their teacher about office hours.

Sources

The sources we used for this guide. Prices and plans can change.