MasterClass
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MasterClass: MasterClass does not run a free trial. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is easy - about 2 minutes. Our take: MasterClass is the premium end of online learning: 200-plus classes taught by the actual names, filmed like Netflix documentaries with cinema-grade cameras and original scoring.
Last verified: July 22, 2026
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Our take
MasterClass is the premium end of online learning: 200-plus classes taught by the actual names, filmed like Netflix documentaries with cinema-grade cameras and original scoring. Reviewers consistently praise the production and the caliber of instructors, and if you watch fifteen or more classes a year the $120 Standard plan works out below ten dollars a class. Two honest caveats. First, it is designed for inspiration, not accountability: there are no quizzes, exercises, graded feedback, or STEM depth, so watching is not the same as finishing something. Second, and more practically, every plan is billed a full year upfront and renews a year later at list price. That annual renewal is by far the most common complaint about the service, and the 30-day satisfaction guarantee only covers your very first purchase, not the renewal. Subscribe if you will genuinely watch a lot, then track the renewal here so we can send a reminder before the annual renewal, so nothing surprises you.
MasterClass plans at a glance
| Standard | Plus | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual price | $120/yr | $180/yr | $240/yr |
| Per-month equivalent | About $10/mo | About $15/mo | About $20/mo |
| Full 200-plus class catalog | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Devices streaming at once | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Offline downloads | No | Yes | Yes |
| Audio-only listening mode | No | Yes | Yes |
| 30-day satisfaction guarantee (first purchase) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
List prices researched 2026-07-20 and billed annually upfront; per-month figures are the yearly price divided by twelve. Seasonal discounts apply to the first year only, and memberships renew at the full list rate. All plans include the full catalog. Confirm live pricing at signup.
What you get
The MasterClass Standard (annual) plan
Included · 6
The full catalog of 200-plus classes across writing, film, cooking, music, business, sports, and more, taught by recognized experts in each field
Cinema-grade production - professionally shot and edited lessons with original music, closer to a documentary series than a screen-recorded course
Streaming on the web plus iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and other connected-TV apps
A 30-day satisfaction guarantee on your first membership - a full refund if you ask within 30 days of the initial purchase (direct signups only)
Offline downloads and an audio-only listening mode on the Plus and Premium plans, useful for commutes and travel
Class workbooks and guides that accompany many of the courses
Worth knowing
A free trial - there isn't one; the 30-day satisfaction guarantee is a refund window on your first annual purchase, not a no-charge trial
Monthly billing - memberships are annual only, paid a full year upfront; the per-month price shown is just the yearly cost divided by twelve
A refund at renewal - the 30-day guarantee covers only the first purchase, so a forgotten annual renewal is not refundable by policy
Offline downloads or audio mode on Standard - those start on the Plus plan; Standard also streams to one device at a time
Interactive coursework - no quizzes, graded assignments, instructor feedback, academic credit, or certificates; it is watch-and-learn by design
App-store refunds handled by MasterClass - if you subscribed through Apple, Google, Amazon, or Roku, cancellations and refunds go through that platform
The honest data
By the numbers
- Price after
- $120.00 / mo
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Easy
- Time to cancel
- ~2 min
Around the web
What others say about MasterClass
Curated outside takes. We don't edit them, we just point at them.
At a glance
3 reviews from 3 sources
Topline: Polarized
1 positive1 mixed1 critical
Our read across dimensions
- Product quality
- Value
- Cancellation
- Honest billing
- Customer support
Reviewer
Tom's Guide
Tom's Guide - a MasterClass AI course that reframed how I work
“A hands-on writeup that found the classes genuinely addictive and praised the think-differently framing over quick hacks, noting the 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't for you.”
Written around a seasonal 50-percent-off promo (May 2026); takeaway summarized from the piece, which is enthusiastic about the content specifically.
Read on tomsguide.comReviewer
UpSkillWise
UpSkillWise - 13 pros and cons: gorgeous, but passive by design
“Rates the production and instructor lineup among the best in online learning, while cautioning that it is inspiration rather than structured education - no quizzes, feedback, credit, or STEM depth - and best value only if you watch many classes a year.”
A balanced long-form review; the value math (below $10 a class at 15-plus classes a year) assumes heavy use.
Read on upskillwise.com
Cancellation guide
How to cancel MasterClass
Documented · ~2 min
- 01
First check where you signed up, because that decides where you cancel - MasterClass can only manage subscriptions bought directly on its website
- 02
Direct signups: log in at masterclass.com, open Settings, and select Cancel Membership - your access continues to the end of the paid year
- 03
To claim the 30-day guarantee, cancelling is not enough: within 30 days of your first purchase, contact Support through the Help Center chat or at support@masterclass.com and request the refund (5 to 10 business days to process)
- 04
Apple signups: iPhone Settings, tap your name, Subscriptions, MasterClass, Cancel
- 05
Google Play signups: Play Store, your profile, Payments and subscriptions, Subscriptions, MasterClass
- 06
Amazon or Roku signups: manage and cancel the subscription from your Amazon account or Roku device, and request any refund through that platform
- 07
Time an annual cancel before the renewal date - renewal charges are not covered by the 30-day guarantee, so the renewal is the moment that matters
MasterClass free trial - frequently asked
- How much does MasterClass cost?
- MasterClass costs $120.00 per month for the Standard (annual) plan.
- How do I cancel MasterClass?
- To cancel MasterClass: 1. First check where you signed up, because that decides where you cancel - MasterClass can only manage subscriptions bought directly on its website; 2. Direct signups: log in at masterclass.com, open Settings, and select Cancel Membership - your access continues to the end of the paid year; 3. To claim the 30-day guarantee, cancelling is not enough: within 30 days of your first purchase, contact Support through the Help Center chat or at support@masterclass.com and request the refund (5 to 10 business days to process); 4. Apple signups: iPhone Settings, tap your name, Subscriptions, MasterClass, Cancel; 5. Google Play signups: Play Store, your profile, Payments and subscriptions, Subscriptions, MasterClass; 6. Amazon or Roku signups: manage and cancel the subscription from your Amazon account or Roku device, and request any refund through that platform; 7. Time an annual cancel before the renewal date - renewal charges are not covered by the 30-day guarantee, so the renewal is the moment that matters. It takes about 2 minutes and is rated easy to cancel.
- Do I need a credit card for the MasterClass trial?
- Yes - MasterClass requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note when it converts to a paid plan.
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