Transparent by design
Parents and tutors can see exactly how Mentr works — no hidden algorithms, no surprise fees buried in fine print.
MIT Licensed · Open Source
Mentr is open source.
The free tutor-parent connector — built in the open by Paprly. 100% zero cut for parents and faculty. Over 100+ satisfied parents worldwide. Fork it, contribute, or deploy it for your community.
₹0 platform fee100% to tutorsNo commission ever
Accepting contributions
100+
Satisfied parents
Worldwide connections
₹0
Platform cut
100% to faculty
MIT
Open source
Free to fork & use
500+
Verified tutors
Local & online
Our mission
100% zero cut. Forever.
Mentr connects parents and verified tutors — then gets out of the way. No coins, no lead packs, no commission on sessions. Faculty keep every rupee they earn. Parents never pay to search or connect.
Mentr by Paprly is built for the world — parents and tutors connect in-person nearby or online across time zones, from any country. We open-sourced Mentr so that promise is visible — not just marketing copy. Anyone can verify there is no hidden fee engine, no paywall on contact, and no cut from tutor earnings.
The Mentr promise
- ✓Parents search and connect for ₹0 — always.
- ✓Tutors list, receive requests, and pitch for ₹0 — always.
- ✓WhatsApp unlocks only after mutual acceptance — privacy first.
- ✓Optional profile boost later — contact never behind a paywall.
- ✓Source code is MIT licensed — fork, audit, or contribute.
Why open source
Trust you can verify.
Education platforms often hide fees until you're locked in. Mentr is different — the code is public, the license is MIT, and the mission is free connection for everyone.
Community-built trust
Anyone can audit our code, suggest fixes, or adapt Mentr for their city. Open source keeps us accountable to the mission.
Built for the world
Fork Mentr, deploy locally, or contribute features for your region. The platform is designed to scale globally without a toll booth.
Zero cut, forever
Our business model isn't commission — it's building the best free connector. Open source ensures that promise can't be quietly reversed.
The codebase
Full stack. Fully open.
Next.js frontend, Express API, MongoDB models, SEO landing pages, auth, connections, and the requirements board — all in one repo. Clone it, run it locally, and ship improvements back via pull request.
Next.js 16 · App Router frontendReact 19 · UI componentsExpress 5 · REST API serverMongoDB · Profiles & connectionsTailwind CSS 4 · Design systemTypeScript · End-to-end typing
github.com / mentr
adarshashokbaghel-code/mentrPublic
MIT License · TypeScript · Next.js
Free tutor-parent connector — 100% open source, zero commission.
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Next.js app
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Express API
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Seeds & SEO
⭐ Star on GitHubgood first issuehelp wanted
Community trust
100+ satisfied parents worldwide
Real connections, zero platform fees. Parents and tutors choose Mentr because it's free, direct, and transparent.
Finally a platform where I keep every rupee I earn. No coins, no lead packs — just parents who actually want a tutor.
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Physics tutor · Bengaluru
We found a verified maths tutor in under a minute. No agent called us back with a markup — direct on WhatsApp.
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Parent · Indiranagar
Knowing Mentr is open source gave us confidence. Our school can see there's no hidden commission engine.
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Parent · Dubai
Join the community
GitHub, LinkedIn & Product Hunt
Follow development, share feedback, or star the repo to help others discover a free alternative to commission-based tutoring platforms.
Questions about contributing? Email team@mentr.in or open a GitHub issue.
Use Mentr · Contribute to Mentr
Join free. Or build with us.
Parents and tutors use Mentr at zero cost. Developers fork the repo, fix bugs, and ship features that keep tutoring free for everyone.
₹0 foreverMIT licensedPull requests welcome100+ happy parents