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MasterClass vs O'Reilly Learning
Both stand on online course marketplaces. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
MasterClass combines broad, self-paced classes with access across common devices. Choose the plan based on simultaneous devices and whether mobile offline viewing matters.
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Paid WebiPhoneAndroid
O'Reilly Learning combines a broad set of content formats with apps, offline use, certificates, and live events. It requires a paid subscription after the 10-day trial, with separate individual and business options.
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| MasterClass | O'Reilly Learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $60 a year | Individual Annual: $499 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | MasterClass | O'Reilly Learning |
| Website | masterclass.com | oreilly.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #102 of 138 | #98 of 138 |
MasterClass: 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
O'Reilly Learning: what it does well
- Books, courses, videos, and audiobooks
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Offline access available
- Course certificates available
- 10-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Individual prices plus applicable tax/VAT
- Enterprise price not listed
- Individual Annual costs $499 a year
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