TutorBird alternative
TutorBird alternative: Kadrella, tutoring software built for France
Kadrella is a French alternative to TutorBird for private tutors. It adds WhatsApp integration, Superprof import, automatic bank reconciliation, French tax-credit certificates and a truly unlimited free plan. TutorBird stays stronger on its built-in website, Zoom, Zapier and its long trial with a money-back guarantee.
Updated 25 July 2026
TutorBird is a North American tutoring management platform, used mostly in the US, Canada and the UK. Its interface exists in several languages, including French, and it ships a built-in website with hosting, online booking and email and SMS reminders.
Kadrella answers a different need: one tutor or a small French tutoring business who wants to handle students, scheduling, reminders and invoicing without leaving WhatsApp, and to produce the tax-credit certificates. The job is the same (student management, lesson scheduling, payment chasing, tutoring), but the fiscal fit is French and the base plan is free.
Detailed comparison
| Feature | Kadrella | TutorBird |
|---|---|---|
| Main audience | Independent tutors and 1 to 20-tutor businesses in France | Tutors and schools in the US, Canada and the UK |
| French interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| French tax credit certificate | ✓ | ✗ |
| WhatsApp integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Superprof import | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic bank reconciliation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Unified inbox (WhatsApp, Discord, email) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Truly unlimited free plan | ✓ | No (30-day trial, 90-day guarantee) |
| Built-in website builder and hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Zoom and Zapier integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Starting price | Free, then €29/month | From $16.95/month + $4.95/month per extra tutor |
Prices read on 25 July 2026. Competitor source: https://www.tutorbird.com/pricing/. Prices read on 25 July 2026 on tutorbird.com/pricing: $16.95/month for one tutor, plus $4.95/month per extra user, unlimited students. Priced in US dollars (USD). Free 30-day trial and a 90-day money-back guarantee, but no permanent free plan. Kadrella: free forever plan, Solo €29/month, Pro €49/month.
Who Kadrella is the best choice for
- You work in France and need the tax certificates for the 50% tax credit, something TutorBird does not cover.
- You talk to families on WhatsApp and want those messages in one inbox alongside Discord and email.
- You get students through Superprof and want to import them without retyping.
- You want read-only automatic bank reconciliation that matches incoming transfers to the right students.
- You want a free forever plan with unlimited students and tutors, not a time-limited trial.
Who TutorBird stays the best choice for
- You want a built-in website with hosting to present your lessons and take bookings, without a separate tool.
- You teach on Zoom and connect your other apps through Zapier.
- You want a long try-before-you-buy: a 30-day trial and a 90-day money-back guarantee.
- You are in the US, Canada or the UK and collect payments across several countries, with no need for French tax specifics.
Moving from TutorBird to Kadrella
Export your students from TutorBird as a CSV, then import that file into Kadrella. Common fields (name, contact, hourly rate) are picked up automatically. Plan one to two hours for a solo tutor, half a day for a small business.
If some students come from Superprof, the Superprof import pulls them in directly, with no file to build. You then recreate your recurring lessons, connect WhatsApp and your Google Calendar. If your showcase site was hosted by TutorBird, plan to keep it or move it, since Kadrella does not include a website builder.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kadrella cheaper than TutorBird?+
Kadrella has a free forever plan with unlimited students and tutors, then Solo at €29/month and Pro at €49/month. TutorBird starts at $16.95/month for one tutor, plus $4.95/month per extra user, with no free plan (read 25 July 2026). For a solo tutor starting out, Kadrella costs nothing.
Is TutorBird available in French?+
Yes, TutorBird offers a multilingual interface that includes French. However it does not handle French fiscal specifics, such as the certificates for the 50% tax credit, which Kadrella produces automatically.
Can I import my data from TutorBird?+
Yes. Export your students as a CSV from TutorBird and import them into Kadrella. Students from Superprof can also be imported automatically. Recurring lessons take a few minutes to recreate.
Does TutorBird offer a free plan?+
No. TutorBird offers a 30-day free trial and a 90-day money-back guarantee, but no permanent free plan. Kadrella has a free forever plan with unlimited students and tutors.
Does Kadrella include a website like TutorBird?+
No. TutorBird includes a website builder with hosting, which Kadrella does not offer. Kadrella focuses on student management, scheduling, WhatsApp reminders and invoicing. If a hosted showcase site is essential, TutorBird has the edge.
Which TutorBird alternative for a tutor in France?+
For a private tutor in France, Kadrella covers the local needs TutorBird skips: WhatsApp, Superprof import, automatic bank reconciliation and tax-credit certificates. You start free, with unlimited students and tutors.
Does TutorBird have a mobile app?+
TutorBird has no native mobile app: it runs in the browser. Kadrella does not have a native app yet either. On this point, the two tools are on the same footing.
Does TutorBird offer Zoom and Zapier?+
Yes. TutorBird includes Zoom and Zapier integrations, which Kadrella does not offer. If you teach on Zoom or connect your apps through Zapier, TutorBird has the edge. Kadrella focuses on WhatsApp, scheduling and invoicing.
Try Kadrella instead of TutorBird
Free forever, no card required. Unlimited students and tutors, in French.
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