Platform Comparison · 2025

HomeGuru vs Preply

Preply is a language platform with USD pricing. HomeGuru covers 100+ subjects with verified Indian tutors, INR pricing, and a free demo every time.

4.8/5 rating 30,000+ students Free demo, no card needed

INR Pricing, Always

Preply charges in USD. HomeGuru is priced in INR — no conversion, no surprises.

Every Subject, Not Just Languages

Preply focuses on languages. HomeGuru covers 100+ subjects including Maths, Science, and coding.

Indian Board Expertise

Our tutors know CBSE, ICSE, IB, and State Boards inside out. Preply tutors do not.

Verified Indian Tutors

All tutors are background-verified and demo-approved — not just self-listed profiles.

Starting Rs.199/Session

A fraction of Preply USD pricing. Quality tutoring that fits an Indian budget.

Free Demo First

Try before you pay. No credit card needed for your first session.

Feature HomeGuru Preply
Session Type 1-on-1 live, every session 1-on-1 live sessions
Starting Price Rs.199 / session USD $10–$40 / hour — no INR pricing
Currency Indian Rupees (INR) USD only — conversion adds ~20% cost
Indian Board Coverage CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, State No Indian board coverage
Subject Range 100+ subjects across all grades Primarily languages; limited academic subjects
Indian Tutors Verified Indian tutors Mostly international tutors
Free Demo Always free, no card needed Trial lesson at a reduced (not free) rate
School Subjects Class 1–12, all boards Not designed for Indian school curriculum
Tutor Verification Background + demo verified Self-listed profiles; limited vetting
Non-Academic Subjects Music, coding, chess Languages only
Tutor Replacement Free, anytime — no questions asked Not offered
Dedicated Counsellor Personal counsellor for every student Not offered
Student Support Full 360° — scheduling, reminders, follow-ups Email tickets only
Billing Model Pay per session — no lock-in, no waste Hourly subscription; unused hours lapse
Tutor Matching AI-matched by subject, board & learning style Manual keyword search
Guru AI Built-in AI learning assistant Not offered
Pricing is in USD ($10–$40/hr) — no INR option, making it expensive for Indian families
Tutor pool is predominantly international — very few tutors familiar with Indian boards
No coverage of CBSE, ICSE, IB, or State Board syllabi
Focused on language learning and general tutoring — not designed for Indian school curriculum
Platform takes 33–100% commission from tutors, which inflates session costs

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