Software · head to head
MasterClass vs Amazon Prime Video
The short version
- Each has a real cost: MasterClass annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses; Amazon Prime Video the Internet Archive's capture of Prime Video's signup page on 1 January 2024 (EU locale) priced a standalone Prime Video membership at 5.99 euro per month, capped at 3 devices watching at once; figure is region-specific and may differ in other markets.
- They diverge on capability: MasterClass covers High-quality video, Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MasterClass and Amazon Prime Video actually diverge.
| Attribute | MasterClass | Amazon Prime Video |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $8.99/month |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv |
| Founded | 2015 | 2006 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 MasterClass
- High-quality video
- Workbooks
- Community
- Mobile apps
- Offline viewing
- Smart TV apps
- Session stories
- Smart TV platforms
Only in Amazon Prime Video
- Video streaming
- Original content
- Offline downloads
- Multiple profiles
- X-Ray features
- 4K Ultra HD
- HDR content
- Dolby Atmos
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MasterClass
- Learning from expertsnot Amazon Prime Video
- Inspirationnot Amazon Prime Video
- Skill developmentnot Amazon Prime Video
- Entertainmentnot Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video
- Entertainment streamingnot MasterClass
- Original series viewingnot MasterClass
- Movie streamingnot MasterClass
- Family entertainmentnot MasterClass
- Offline viewingnot MasterClass
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Amazon Prime Video
- The Internet Archive's capture of Prime Video's signup page on 1 January 2024 (EU locale) priced a standalone Prime Video membership at 5.99 euro per month, capped at 3 devices watching at once; figure is region-specific and may differ in other markets.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Amazon Prime Video
$8.99/month- Prime Video$8.99/month
- Thousands of movies and TV shows
- Amazon Original series
- Ad-free viewing
- Amazon Prime$14.98/month
- All Prime Video content
- Free shipping on Amazon
- Amazon Music Prime
Which should you pick?
Choose MasterClass if
- You need high-quality video.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want workbooks.
Choose Amazon Prime Video if
- You need video streaming.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv.
- You also want original content.
Questions people ask
- Is MasterClass or Amazon Prime Video better?
- Neither clearly leads. MasterClass starts at On request and Amazon Prime Video at $8.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MasterClass or Amazon Prime Video?
- MasterClass starts at On request and Amazon Prime Video at $8.99/month.
- Does MasterClass or Amazon Prime Video run on more platforms?
- MasterClass runs on Web, iOS, Android. Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv.
- What is MasterClass best used for?
- MasterClass is most often used for learning from experts, inspiration, skill development, entertainment. Of those, learning from experts and inspiration are not what Amazon Prime Video is typically brought in for.
- What can MasterClass do that Amazon Prime Video cannot?
- MasterClass covers High-quality video, Workbooks, Community, Mobile apps. Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles. 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.
SourceMasterClass: 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.
SourceMasterClass: 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.
SourceMasterClass: 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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