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Cyfe vs MasterClass

Cyfe logo

Cyfe

Software

All-in-one business dashboard

From
Free
Rated
-
MasterClass logo

MasterClass

Software

Learn from the world's best

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Cyfe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan; MasterClass annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses
  • They diverge on capability: Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, MasterClass covers High-quality video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cyfe and MasterClass actually diverge.

Attributes where Cyfe and MasterClass differ
AttributeCyfeMasterClass
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, TvWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Cyfe

  • Pre-built Widgets
  • Custom Metrics
  • Historical Data
  • White-labeling
  • Embedding
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

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.

Cyfe

  • Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot MasterClass
  • Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot MasterClass

MasterClass

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cyfe

  • Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
  • Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
  • Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
  • Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
  • The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each

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

Cyfe

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 Widgets
    • Basic Features
    • Community Support
  • Solo$19/month
    • 10 Dashboards
    • Premium Widgets
    • Email Support

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 Cyfe if

  • You need pre-built widgets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
  • You also want custom metrics.

Choose MasterClass if

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

Questions people ask

Is Cyfe or MasterClass better?
Neither clearly leads. Cyfe starts at Free and MasterClass at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cyfe or MasterClass?
Cyfe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cyfe and On request for MasterClass.
Does Cyfe or MasterClass run on more platforms?
Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. MasterClass runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Cyfe for free?
Yes. Cyfe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MasterClass starts at On request.
What is Cyfe best used for?
Cyfe is most often used for building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources, displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls. Of those, building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources and displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls are not what MasterClass is typically brought in for.
What can Cyfe do that MasterClass cannot?
Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling. 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.

Source
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.

Source
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.

Source
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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