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OBRI vs Teachworks — CRM for Independent Tutors vs Agency Software
Teachworks is built for tutoring agencies managing multiple employed tutors. This page explains when OBRI is a better fit for independent teachers.
Best for: Independent tutors and solo practices who do not need multi-tutor agency management.
In short
Often yes. Teachworks is designed for tutoring companies with multiple employees. If you are solo or have one assistant, most of Teachworks features go unused.
OBRI
Free up to 3 students. Paid from $9/mo.
Teachworks
Starts at $39/mo for the first tutor, increasing per tutor.
FeatureOBRITeachworks
Free plan (not just trial)
Solo tutor focus
Multi-tutor agency management
Student homework portal
Lesson scheduling
Invoice generation
Payment tracking
Parent communication portal
Multi-language UI (UA/EN)
Affordable entry price
Why tutors switch from Teachworks to OBRI
- Teachworks pricing scales per tutor — OBRI has one flat price.
- You are a solo tutor and do not need payroll or multi-staff features.
- You need homework assignment tracking, which Teachworks does not offer.
- You are price-sensitive at early stage and need a free starting point.
Quick answers
- Is Teachworks overkill for a solo tutor?
- Often yes. Teachworks is designed for tutoring companies with multiple employees. If you are solo or have one assistant, most of Teachworks features go unused.
- Can OBRI handle agencies?
- OBRI is optimized for solo tutors and small practices (1–3 teachers). For large agencies with 10+ staff, Teachworks is the stronger fit.
- How does pricing compare over a year?
- A solo tutor pays $0–$9/mo on OBRI. On Teachworks the base plan starts at $39/mo. That is a significant difference for an early-stage practice.
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