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MasterClass
by MasterClass
What MasterClass is
MasterClass is a paid online learning service with more than 200 classes across 13 categories, including cooking, writing, art, sports, and business. Each class opens with an introduction and follows a selected sequence of lessons that learners can take at their own pace. The help center describes the classes as suitable for all skill levels. Members can watch on a computer, TV, phone, or tablet through the web, Android, and iOS apps. Standard costs $10 a month billed annually, Plus costs $15 a month billed annually, and Premium costs $20 a month billed annually. Standard allows one simultaneous device, while Plus allows two and Premium six. Plus and Premium support downloads of some classes and lessons in the mobile apps, but not on the web. Some classes offer guides, recipes, and other materials through the Learning Toolkit Add-On. MasterClass at Work adds assignments, sharing, analytics, administration, and SSO for organizations.
Who it suits
It suits learners at any skill level who want structured classes across varied subjects. Organizations may consider MasterClass at Work for assigned content, reports, administration, and SSO.
What it does well
- 200+ classes across 13 categories
- Lessons can be taken at your own pace
- Android, iOS, and web access
- Offline viewing on Plus and Premium
- Business tools and enterprise SSO
What to know first
- No free plan
- Standard has no offline mode
- Web downloads are not supported
- Learning Toolkit materials require an add-on
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | $120.00 per year (= $10.00/month, billed annually) · 6 devices at a time · offline mode · 200+ classes · 30-day satisfaction guarantee | $120 a year |
| Standard | $60.00 per year (= $5.00/month, billed annually) · 1 device at a time · no offline mode · 200+ classes · 30-day satisfaction guarantee | $60 a year |
| Plus | $96.00 per year (= $8.00/month, billed annually) · 2 devices at a time · offline mode · 200+ classes · 30-day satisfaction guarantee | $96 a year |
As masterclass.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
MasterClass combines broad, self-paced classes with access across common devices. Choose the plan based on simultaneous devices and whether mobile offline viewing matters.
Facts from MasterClass's own pages
- AI feature data restrictions
- The AI Terms prohibit submitting sensitive information such as payment-card data, government identifiers, biometric identifiers, or health information to AI Products. · learn.masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Business pricing
- The business page lists MasterClass starting at $120 per individual and MasterClass at Work starting at $180 per seat. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Business tools
- MasterClass at Work offers content sharing and assignment, analytics reports, and an admin dashboard. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Class format
- Classes begin with an introduction and include a curated sequence of lessons that learners can take at their own pace. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Enterprise authentication
- The MasterClass at Work SSO guide says it supports SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC). · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Enterprise SSO
- MasterClass at Work supports SSO and lists Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Ping Identity as compatible identity providers. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · masterclass.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United States · masterclass.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended learners
- The help center says classes are designed for learners of all skill levels. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Learning materials
- Some classes include Class Guides, recipes, and other supplemental materials available to members who purchase the Learning Toolkit Add-On. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Offline viewing
- Plus and Premium members can download some classes and lessons through the Android and iOS apps; downloads are not supported on the web. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- The homepage states that the site is secured with SSL. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Terms of Service direct users to [email protected] or the help desk for questions about the services. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
- What it offers
- MasterClass offers an online learning experience with 200+ classes taught by experts across fields including cooking, writing, art, sports, and business. · masterclass.com, 3 Oct 2026
Where MasterClass stands on Freedom251
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