MasterClass
Video classes taught by experts and public figures
- #9 of 10 in best online course platforms
- Subscription
- WebiOSAndroid
Ranked 9 of 10 in best online course platforms
Video classes from named experts and public figures, all included in one membership with a 30-day money-back guarantee. It has no free tier on the pages checked, and it teaches each subject through one instructor's method.
Best for Video classes from named experts in many fields
About MasterClass
MasterClass is a subscription service of video classes in acting, writing, music, business, cooking, science and other fields, each taught by named experts or public figures. The site advertises all 200-plus classes and original series in one membership, with audio-only lessons, offline downloads on select plans and new classes added every month.
The homepage shows no free tier. It leads with a membership price billed annually and a 30-day money-back guarantee. MasterClass suits adults who want to learn a craft from a named practitioner and will pay a recurring fee to explore many subjects. Each class follows one instructor's method, so it teaches a personal approach rather than a set curriculum.
Key features
- Classes by named experts
- Audio-only lessons
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- MasterClass Certificates
- Options for teams
Strengths
- Classes taught by named experts and public figures
- All 200-plus classes and series in one membership
- Audio-only lessons and offline downloads on some plans
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Limits
- No free tier on the pages checked
- Each class follows one instructor's method
Where MasterClass ranks
How MasterClass compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Credentials offered | Strongest subjects | Who teaches | Self-hosted option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Udemy | 79.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Course certificates | Development, business and design | Instructors who publish on Udemy | No |
#7 Skillshare | 78.0 | Subscription | WebiOS | Class projects | Creative skills | Working professionals | No |
#8 Domestika | 77.5 | Subscription | Web | Certificate per course with Plus | Design, illustration and photography | Working creative professionals | No |
| #9MasterClass | 76.0 | Subscription | WebiOSAndroid | MasterClass Certificates | Arts, business and science | Named experts and public figures | No |
#10 Open edX | 71.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Set by the operator | Whatever the operator teaches | Each institution's staff | Yes |
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Questions about MasterClass
- Is MasterClass free?
- MasterClass is a paid product (subscription). Membership from a monthly rate billed annually; 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Is MasterClass open source?
- No. MasterClass is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does MasterClass support?
- MasterClass is available on: Web, iOS, Android.
- What is MasterClass best for?
- Video classes from named experts in many fields. In our ranking of online course platforms it is number 9 of 10 with a score of 76.0.
- What are the best alternatives to MasterClass?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Coursera, Khan Academy, edX, Udacity.
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