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Chartio vs MasterClass

Chartio logo

Chartio

Software

Cloud-based data exploration (discontinued)

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On request
Rated
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MasterClass logo

MasterClass

Software

Learn from the world's best

From
On request
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Chartio chartio shut down on March 1, 2022 after the team joined Atlassian, and the site now serves only a shutdown notice and a migration guide; MasterClass annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses
  • They diverge on capability: Chartio covers Visual Query Builder, MasterClass covers High-quality video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartio and MasterClass actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartio and MasterClass differ
AttributeChartioMasterClass
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20102015

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Chartio

  • Visual Query Builder
  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Data Blending
  • Collaboration
  • Embedding
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Redshift

Only in MasterClass

  • High-quality video
  • Workbooks
  • Community
  • Mobile apps
  • Offline viewing
  • Smart TV apps
  • Session stories
  • Smart TV platforms

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Chartio

  • Drag and drop chart building over SQL databasesnot MasterClass
  • Shared business dashboards for non-technical teamsnot MasterClass
  • Exploring warehouse data without writing SQLnot MasterClass

MasterClass

  • Learning from expertsnot Chartio
  • Inspirationnot Chartio
  • Skill developmentnot Chartio
  • Entertainmentnot Chartio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Chartio

  • Chartio shut down on March 1, 2022 after the team joined Atlassian, and the site now serves only a shutdown notice and a migration guide
  • No pricing, signup or product access remains; the site's copyright notice stops at 2021
  • Existing customers were required to migrate their dashboards to another tool rather than being moved to an Atlassian successor product

MasterClass

  • Annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses
  • No instructor interaction or personalized feedback on student work
  • No hands-on exercises, assignments, or peer discussion with other students
  • Limited interactivity with focus on entertainment value over practical skill development
  • Difficult to cancel subscription according to customer reviews

Pricing, plan by plan

Chartio

On request
  • DiscontinuedFree
    • Service ended March 2022

MasterClass

On request
  • Individual$10/month
    • All classes
    • One device
    • Mobile access
  • Duo$15/month
    • All classes
    • Two devices
    • Offline viewing
  • Family$20/month
    • All classes
    • Six devices
    • All features

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartio if

  • You need visual query builder.
  • You also want interactive dashboards.

Choose MasterClass if

  • You need high-quality video.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want workbooks.

Questions people ask

Is Chartio or MasterClass better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartio starts at On request and MasterClass at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartio or MasterClass?
Chartio starts at On request and MasterClass at On request.
Does Chartio or MasterClass run on more platforms?
Chartio runs on Web. MasterClass runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Chartio best used for?
Chartio is most often used for drag and drop chart building over sql databases, shared business dashboards for non-technical teams, exploring warehouse data without writing sql. Of those, drag and drop chart building over sql databases and shared business dashboards for non-technical teams are not what MasterClass is typically brought in for.
What can Chartio do that MasterClass cannot?
Chartio covers Visual Query Builder, Interactive Dashboards, Data Blending, Collaboration. MasterClass covers High-quality video, Workbooks, Community, Mobile apps. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MasterClass: What is the pricing structure for MasterClass?

MasterClass requires an annual membership with no single-course purchase option. Standard plan costs $10/month, Plus is $15/month with offline access, and Premium is $20/month for up to 6 devices.

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MasterClass: How many courses are available on MasterClass?

MasterClass has over 200 video classes taught by celebrities and experts, with each course containing approximately 20 videos of about 10 minutes each plus detailed workbooks.

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MasterClass: Does MasterClass provide certificates or formal credentials?

No. MasterClass does not provide certificates upon completing a course, so it does not offer formal recognition for course completion.

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MasterClass: Do MasterClass courses include personalized feedback from instructors?

No. All MasterClass courses are pre-recorded videos, so there is no direct interaction with instructors or personalized feedback on student work.

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