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Kahoot vs MasterClass

Kahoot logo

Kahoot

Presentation & Slides

Make learning awesome with game-based quizzes

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MasterClass logo

MasterClass

Education & E-Learning

Learn from the world's best

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kahoot pro Start tier limited to 50 participants per session; hosting 200+ participants requires Pro Standard or higher; MasterClass annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses
  • They diverge on capability: Kahoot covers Quiz games, MasterClass covers High-quality video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kahoot and MasterClass actually diverge.

Attributes where Kahoot and MasterClass differ
AttributeKahootMasterClass
Starting price$19/monthOn request
PlatformsCloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android)Web, iOS, Android
CategoryPresentation & SlidesEducation & E-Learning
Founded20122015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Kahoot

  • Quiz games
  • Surveys
  • Puzzles
  • Word clouds
  • Live games
  • Self-paced challenges
  • Reports
  • Question bank

Only in MasterClass

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Kahoot

  • Educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagementnot MasterClass
  • Businesses using Kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensingnot MasterClass

MasterClass

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kahoot

  • Pro Start tier limited to 50 participants per session; hosting 200+ participants requires Pro Standard or higher
  • AI features only available in Pro Ultra tier ($79+/month); document processing and AI capabilities gated behind premium pricing

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

Kahoot

$19/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Kahoot review.

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 Kahoot if

  • You need quiz games.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android).
  • You also want surveys.
Kahoot review

Choose MasterClass if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kahoot or MasterClass better?
Neither clearly leads. Kahoot starts at $19/month and MasterClass at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kahoot or MasterClass?
Kahoot starts at $19/month and MasterClass at On request.
Does Kahoot or MasterClass run on more platforms?
Kahoot runs on Cloud-based SaaS, Mobile apps (iOS, Android). MasterClass runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Kahoot best used for?
Kahoot is most often used for educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagement, businesses using kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensing. Of those, educators using gamified quizzes and interactive content for classroom engagement and businesses using kahoot 360 for employee training and engagement with commercial-use licensing are not what MasterClass is typically brought in for.
What can Kahoot do that MasterClass cannot?
Kahoot covers Quiz games, Surveys, Puzzles, Word clouds. MasterClass covers High-quality video, Workbooks, Community, Mobile apps. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android 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.

Source
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