Comparison
Kadrella vs TutorBird: which to choose for your tutoring
Kadrella and TutorBird both handle students, scheduling and invoicing, with a French interface. Kadrella adds WhatsApp, Superprof import, bank reconciliation, tax-credit certificates and a free plan. TutorBird adds a built-in website, Zoom, Zapier and a long trial with a guarantee. The choice depends on your country and priorities.
Updated 25 July 2026
This comparison puts Kadrella and TutorBird side by side on concrete points: pricing, student management, lesson scheduling, invoicing and payment chasing. Both exist in French. Neither wins everywhere: the right choice mostly depends on your country and what matters to you, a French fiscal fit or a built-in website.
The split of strengths is clear. Kadrella holds the French side: tax-credit certificates, WhatsApp, Superprof import and bank reconciliation. TutorBird holds its built-in website, its Zoom and Zapier integrations, and its long trial with a guarantee. Both exist in French, so that is not the deciding criterion. The comparison below covers each point.
Two more differences are worth naming. First, maturity: TutorBird has a long track record and strong review scores across a few hundred users, while Kadrella is a newer product still filling out its feature set. If a proven, widely used tool reassures you, that weighs for TutorBird. Second, money mechanics: TutorBird prices in US dollars and collects through Stripe or PayPal across several countries, which suits a tutor billing abroad but adds currency conversion for a French one. Kadrella prices in euros, matches SEPA transfers automatically and issues the French tax certificate. Day to day, Kadrella also folds WhatsApp, Discord and email into one inbox and runs payment reminders on their own, where TutorBird leans on email and SMS. Weigh maturity and reach against French fit and a free start.
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.
Migrating from TutorBird
The switch is a CSV export of your students from TutorBird, then an import into Kadrella. Superprof students come in automatically. Plan one to two hours for a solo tutor, half a day for a small team. If your showcase site was hosted by TutorBird, keep it or move it, since Kadrella does not include a website builder.
Frequently asked questions
Kadrella or TutorBird for a tutor in France?+
For a tutor in France, Kadrella covers the local needs: tax-credit certificates, WhatsApp, Superprof import and bank reconciliation. TutorBird is in French but does not handle French tax rules. For the French market, Kadrella fits better.
What is the price difference between Kadrella and TutorBird?+
Kadrella is free forever on its base plan, then €29 or €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). TutorBird prices are in US dollars.
Does TutorBird handle WhatsApp and Superprof?+
No. TutorBird sends reminders by email and SMS, with no WhatsApp integration and no Superprof import. Both are Kadrella features, useful mostly on the French market.
What does TutorBird do better than Kadrella?+
TutorBird includes a website builder with hosting, Zoom and Zapier integrations, and a long 30-day trial with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Kadrella offers neither a built-in website nor these integrations. On these points, TutorBird has the edge.
Do Kadrella and TutorBird have a mobile app?+
Neither has a native mobile app yet. Both run in the browser. On this criterion, the two tools are on the same footing.
Can I import my data from TutorBird into Kadrella?+
Yes. Export your students as a CSV from TutorBird, then import them into Kadrella; common fields like name, contact and hourly rate are picked up. Students from Superprof import automatically, and your recurring lessons take a few minutes to recreate.
Does TutorBird handle the French tax credit?+
No. TutorBird exists in French, but it does not produce the certificates for the 50% tax credit. Kadrella generates those certificates automatically. If you work in France and your families expect that document, Kadrella covers a need TutorBird leaves aside.
How do the free trial and guarantee compare between Kadrella and TutorBird?+
TutorBird gives a 30-day free trial and a 90-day money-back guarantee, but no permanent free plan: after the trial, you pay to keep using it. Kadrella works the other way round, with a free forever plan that carries unlimited students and tutors, plus a 15-day trial on the paid features with no card. If you want a long window to test before committing, TutorBird's guarantee is generous; if you want to keep a free tier for good, Kadrella offers that.