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Who MasterClass is best for
Celebrity-taught classes in cooking, writing, film, music, business — entertainment meets education
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MasterClass subscription cost
Celebrity-taught classes in cooking, writing, film, music, business — entertainment meets education
Default planIndividual · $10.00/mo
Starting price$10.00/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $10.00/mo
Free trial or free tier: 0-day free trial. 30-day money back guarantee.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for MasterClass right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:MasterClass official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for MasterClass right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Most popular
Individual
$10.00/mo
$120.00/year
All classes • 1 device
What changes on this plan
- 1 device
- Downloads
Also included
- All classes
Plan option
Duo
$15.00/mo
$180.00/year
2 devices • All classes
What changes on this plan
- 2 devices
Also included
- All classes
Plan option
Family
$20.00/mo
$240.00/year
6 devices • All classes
What changes on this plan
- 6 devices
Also included
- All classes
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- 0-day free trial. 30-day money back guarantee.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: 0-day free trial. 30-day money back guarantee.
Annual comparison: Individual is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for MasterClass right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
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Services that are closest to this one
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Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
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FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest MasterClass plan and is it worth it?
MasterClass's lowest paid plan is Individual at $10.00/mo. All classes • 1 device Compare this against alternatives in Education to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does MasterClass cost per year?
With annual billing, Individual costs $120.00 per year, saving you $0.00 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $120.00 per year.
Does MasterClass have a free trial or free tier?
0-day free trial. 30-day money back guarantee.
How many plans does MasterClass have and what is the difference?
MasterClass offers 3 plans ranging from $10.00/mo to $20.00/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is MasterClass worth the price compared to alternatives?
Celebrity-taught classes in cooking, writing, film, music, business — entertainment meets education Closest competitors in Education include Blinkist, Brilliant, Kindle Unlimited. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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