MasterClass review

MasterClass sells an annual membership to 200+ classes and original series taught by well-known names in acting, cooking, writing, music, business, science and wellness. Production is the best on this list, lessons are short, and audio-only versions let you listen while commuting or doing chores. Every plan includes the full catalog; the tiers differ by devices, with Standard on 1 device and no offline mode, Plus on 2 devices with offline viewing, and Premium on 6 devices for a household. New classes arrive every month, and all plans carry a 30-day money back guarantee. The weakness for skill building is structure. MasterClass lessons explain how experts think, but there are few exercises, no graded work and no credentials that employers recognize, so it works better as inspiration next to a practical course. There is no monthly option. The plans page showed local currency from our location, so we list the USD price as pending.

Who it is for

Adults who want inspiration and big-picture lessons from famous practitioners.

Price

Annual plans only, with a 30-day money back guarantee; see vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• All 200+ classes and original series on every plan
• Standard, Plus and Premium plans for 1, 2 or 6 devices
• Offline downloads on Plus and Premium
• Audio-only lessons
• New classes added every month

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: High production quality and famous instructors
• Strength: Audio-only lessons for listening on the go
• Strength: 30-day money back guarantee
• Weakness: Annual billing only
• Weakness: Lessons inspire more than they train, with little practice or assessment
• Weakness: Standard plan has no offline mode

Key facts

• Classes: 200+ classes and original series
• Plans: Standard (1 device), Plus (2), Premium (6)
• Billing: Annual
• Guarantee: 30-day money back

Where it ranks

MasterClass is No. 9 in our Best Online Course Platforms for Learners verdict.