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SME AI Office vs TutorBird
TutorBird is studio software for independent tutors and tutoring businesses; SME AI Office runs a Singapore tuition centre's terms, classes, PayNow fees and accounting.
Prices checked 30 September 2026
The short answer
Choose TutorBird if you tutor one-to-one, want lesson notes, homework and progress tracking for each student, or want SMS reminders and a student portal with self-booking.
Choose SME AI Office if you run weekly classes sold by the term in Singapore, paid by PayNow. TutorBird is US$16.95 a month (US$203.40 a year) plus US$4.95 a month for each extra tutor. SME AI Office is free, with a small 0.5% fee only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Side by side
| SME AI Office | TutorBird | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow paymentsYour own PayNow QR and cash: no fee | US$16.95 a month, plus US$4.95 for each extra tutor or staff memberThe price shown for Singapore; Australia and New Zealand see $22.95 |
| Free plan | Yes, for good. Website, terms, classes, enrolments and the register, no cap on lessons | No free plan. Free trial, 30 days, no credit card |
| How parents pay | Free PayNow QR on every fee, amount and reference filled in. Cards through your own Stripe0.5% on Stripe payments on Free, 0% on Pro 365, plus Stripe's fee | Stripe and PayPal integrations, automatic invoicing and late fee automation |
| Cancellations and make-ups | Make-up allowance per term; lessons owed counted. A lesson you call off is always owed back | Rescheduling, cancellations and cancellation policies |
| Website | Centre website: parents see seats left, enrol, book a free trial and pay by PayNow | Drag-and-drop website builder with online registration and lesson booking, hosted free |
| Parents and students | Parents sign in with an emailed code: next lesson, lessons left, make-ups, fee | Student portal: optional self-booking, lesson notes, payment history and files |
| Lesson notes and homework | No grades, report cards or progress notes | Lesson notes, assignments, video uploads and student progress tracking |
| Messages | Fee, trial and called-off lesson emails. No bulk email or SMS | Bulk email and SMS messaging; SMS reminders included |
| Accounting and GST | Term fees held as paid in advance, moved to income lesson by lesson. GST F5 on Pro 365 | Expense tracking, revenue reports and tax summaries; QuickBooks integration |
Only on SME AI Office
- Free planYes, for good. Website, terms, classes, enrolments and the register, no cap on lessons
Which one fits
SME AI Office fits when
- You run group classes on fixed days, sold by the term or the month.
- You want parents to pay by a free PayNow QR, straight to your bank.
- You want term fees counted lesson by lesson in your accounts, with GST F5.
TutorBird fits when
- You tutor one-to-one and keep lesson notes and homework for each student.
- You want SMS reminders and bulk messages to families.
- You want the software itself in French, Spanish, Dutch, German or Polish.
Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Questions
Is SME AI Office cheaper than TutorBird in Singapore?
Yes. TutorBird has no free plan: it is US$16.95 a month plus US$4.95 a month for each extra tutor or staff member. SME AI Office is free with no cap on lessons. Parents pay by a free PayNow QR on every plan; a small 0.5% fee applies only to card and automatic PayNow payments.
What is a Singapore alternative to TutorBird for a tuition centre?
SME AI Office is built for Singapore tuition and enrichment centres. Classes run on a fixed day and time, are sold by the term or the month, skip Singapore public holidays, and the parent is emailed the fee with a PayNow QR. The centre's own website lets parents enrol, book a free trial and sign in.
Does SME AI Office keep lesson notes and homework like TutorBird?
No. SME AI Office has a register for each lesson, make-ups and lessons owed, but no lesson notes, homework, assignments or progress reports. TutorBird includes these, which suits one-to-one tutors who track each student's progress. If you need them in SME AI Office, WhatsApp +65 9613 7676.
Does SME AI Office send SMS reminders?
No. SME AI Office sends emails: the fee with its PayNow QR, trial bookings, and notice when a lesson is called off. It does not send bulk email or SMS. TutorBird includes bulk email and SMS messaging, with SMS reminders in its price.
Can I move from TutorBird to SME AI Office?
Yes. Send us your list of classes, students and parents as a spreadsheet, and we load it and set up your terms and website. Keep TutorBird open until you are happy with the new setup. WhatsApp us on +65 9613 7676 and we help you move it over.
TutorBird facts are from tutorbird.com/pricing, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices are as shown there, including any shown only as “$” with no currency. TutorBird is a trademark of Port 443 Inc.. SME AI Office is not connected with TutorBird.