Here’s what the pirates don’t want you to know: MasterClass is surprisingly affordable relative to its value.

| Plan Type | Cost | Access | Devices | |-----------|------|--------|---------| | Monthly | $15–$20 | All classes | 1 device at a time | | Annual (Standard) | $180 ($15/mo) | All classes | 1 device | | Annual (Plus) | $240 ($20/mo) | All classes | 5 devices, offline downloads | | Gift Subscription | Varies | All classes | Varies |

Pro tip: MasterClass runs sales during Black Friday, New Year’s, and back-to-school season. Discounts of 30–50% are common. You can often get an annual Plus plan for as low as $120–$140.

  • Masterclass Originals (multi-episode series)
  • Sessions (structured cohort-based courses)
  • Podcasts (audio-only content)

  • MasterClass is an online education platform founded in 2015. Unlike traditional e-learning sites (like Coursera or Udemy), MasterClass focuses exclusively on premium, cinematic-quality lessons taught by the world’s most famous experts.

    Each class runs 2–5 hours, broken into 10–20 minute video lessons. The production value rivals Hollywood documentaries: multiple camera angles, custom scores, and tightly edited narratives.

    The platform’s two strongest verticals? Lifestyle and entertainment, which together account for over 60% of its most-watched classes.

    If you only want one specific class (e.g., "Martin Scorsese Teaches Filmmaking"), you can ask for a Masterclass gift subscription as a birthday or holiday present. Many people have unused gift codes they will sell on marketplace sites like Gift Card Granny for 30-50% off.