Udemy vs Tutorialspoint: Which Platform Benefits Teachers More in 2025?

Sep 14, 2025

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Online learning platforms have opened global opportunities for educators to reach thousands of learners. Two of the most prominent names—Udemy and Tutorialspoint—offer different models for instructors. In this article, we’ll do a detailed comparison from a teacher’s perspective, covering revenue, course control, marketing, and long-term growth potential.

1. Platform Overview

Feature	Udemy	Tutorialspoint
Primary Focus	On-demand video courses, lifetime access for students, subscription (Personal Plan) model emerging	Tutorials, study material, eBooks, limited marketplace for paid courses
Global Reach	75+ languages, 70M+ learners	Large in India and SE Asia, millions of learners but narrower paid audience
Monetization	Paid per course sales + revenue share in subscriptions (Personal Plan)	Mix of free content + paid tutorials; revenue via ads and premium materials

2. Revenue Model & Earnings for Teachers

Udemy:

You set a price for your course.
Revenue share is 97% if students buy through your coupon/referral; 37% if through Udemy organic traffic.
Under Udemy Personal Plan, instructors get paid based on student engagement minutes.
Payouts are monthly via PayPal or Payoneer.

Tutorialspoint:

Offers ad-revenue share for free tutorials.
Paid content (eBooks, coding examples) earns a fixed percentage, but volumes are lower compared to Udemy.
Payments are usually quarterly and depend heavily on traffic.

Verdict for Teachers: If you’re looking for higher earning potential per course, Udemy wins because of its huge paying user base and flexible coupon system.

3. Control Over Content

Aspect	Udemy	Tutorialspoint
Pricing	Instructor sets price (within limits)	More fixed pricing; lower flexibility
Branding	Udemy hosts your content under its brand, but allows your profile page and instructor bio	Tutorialspoint has tighter control and less instructor branding
Updates	Easy to upload new videos, quizzes, and downloadable resources	Content structure is simpler; updating may require more steps

Verdict: Udemy gives more autonomy to instructors to build a course “brand” inside the platform.

4. Marketing & Exposure

Udemy invests heavily in Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and email marketing, driving traffic for instructors.
Tutorialspoint relies on its organic audience, which is massive for free tutorials but not as aggressive in promoting paid courses.

Verdict: Udemy again offers a stronger marketing backbone for your courses.

5. Community & Support

Feature	Udemy	Tutorialspoint
Instructor Community	Active Facebook groups, Udemy Instructor Club	Limited
Support	24/7 help desk for instructors	Email support only

6. Case Study: An Educator’s Journey

Riya, an accounting teacher from Pune, created her first paid course on Tutorialspoint in 2022. She got moderate traffic but mostly free users. In 2023, she shifted her courses to Udemy, priced at ₹1,999 with discount coupons.

In 3 months on Udemy, she sold 800+ courses.
Her Personal Plan minutes also brought extra monthly income.
She leveraged Udemy’s coupon system and email campaigns to build a following of 6,000 students.

This shift helped her increase her monthly income from around ₹8,000 to ₹75,000 within 6 months.

7. Pros & Cons Summary Table

Platform	Pros for Teachers	Cons for Teachers
Udemy	Global reach, high paying audience, strong marketing, subscription bonuses	Revenue share cuts if no coupon, strict pricing tiers
Tutorialspoint	Good for free exposure, great for building credibility in India, simpler to start with text-based content	Low paying audience, limited marketing, less control on course branding

8. SEO Tips for Teachers Choosing Platforms

On Udemy: Use keywords in your course title, create SEO-friendly descriptions, and leverage promo coupons.
On Tutorialspoint: Publish free high-quality tutorials to drive traffic to your paid courses.
Build an external email list or website to cross-promote courses on both platforms.

9. Final Verdict

For most teachers, especially those focused on video courses and global learners, Udemy offers a far better earning potential, marketing reach, and brand-building capability. Tutorialspoint works well for text-based tutorials and free content, but its monetization opportunities remain modest.

If you’re serious about teaching as a business, Udemy is the stronger platform.

About the author

I’m Himanshu Dhar, a dedicated MIS trainer proudly associated with I Turn Institute. My journey in the realm of data management and automation spans over 14 enriching years. My passion for this field extends to freelancing projects, where I bring real-world practicality into my teaching. My impact in education is marked by the success of over 25,000 students I’ve had the privilege of mentoring, hailing from diverse backgrounds. Beyond the classroom, I’ve had the honor of conducting corporate training sessions and seminars, catering to the unique needs of businesses. Let’s unlock your potential together in the realm of data analysis and automation.