Is OBRI a Wyzant alternative?

Wyzant is a marketplace for finding students. OBRI is what you use to run students you already have — scheduling, homework, and payments in one place.

Can I use OBRI instead of TutorBird?

Many US tutors switch for the free tier, homework portal, and flat pricing. See our TutorBird alternatives page for an honest comparison.

Does it process credit card payments?

OBRI tracks payments and balances; you collect via your preferred US method and log them. It is not a merchant processor.

Works for online-only US tutors?

Yes. Pair with Zoom or Google Meet; keep schedule and records in OBRI.

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United States · 2026

Tutor CRM for US Tutors — Scheduling, Invoicing & Student Records

How US private tutors use OBRI to manage students, track payments in USD, assign homework, and replace TutorBird or spreadsheet stacks — without per-lesson marketplace fees.

In short

OBRI is tutor management software for US independent tutors: recurring lessons, USD payment tracking, digital homework, lesson notes, and parent visibility. Free for up to 3 students; flat monthly pricing without Wyzant-style commissions on your own clients.

Tutoring in United States

US tutoring ranges from K–12 test prep (SAT/ACT) to college subject support, often billed hourly via Zelle, Venmo, check, or card. Tutors who found students on Wyzant or local referrals need one system before scaling past a handful of families.

Currency

USD (US dollars)

Common payments

Zelle
Venmo
Check
ACH bank transfer
Card via payment link
Cash

Local considerations

•Sales tax and 1099 rules vary by state — keep clean lesson-level records for your tax preparer.
•Parents expect quick digital communication — portal updates reduce text thread volume.
•Summer schedule drops are common — use cancellation policy templates for no-shows.
•Time zones matter for online US tutors serving multiple states.

How OBRI helps tutors in United States

USD ledger per student

See outstanding balances instantly. Log Zelle/Venmo the day payment hits.

SAT/ACT note history

Track practice test scores and weak sections across months.

Recurring calendar

Weekly slots sync to Google Calendar — fewer double bookings.

Direct-client focus

Built for tutors who invoice families, not platforms that take a cut.

Typical workflow

1Create student profiles with grade, subject, and parent email.
2Set recurring session times.
3Write lesson notes immediately after each session.
4Assign homework with clear due dates.
5Log payments when received; send friendly reminders for open balances.
6Review monthly income export before tax filing.

Common questions

Is OBRI a Wyzant alternative?: Wyzant is a marketplace for finding students. OBRI is what you use to run students you already have — scheduling, homework, and payments in one place.
Can I use OBRI instead of TutorBird?: Many US tutors switch for the free tier, homework portal, and flat pricing. See our TutorBird alternatives page for an honest comparison.
Does it process credit card payments?: OBRI tracks payments and balances; you collect via your preferred US method and log them. It is not a merchant processor.
Works for online-only US tutors?: Yes. Pair with Zoom or Google Meet; keep schedule and records in OBRI.

Other countries

🇨🇦Canada 🇬🇧United Kingdom 🇦🇺Australia

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