Software · head to head
MasterClass vs Articulate 360
Articulate 360
Software
The complete e-learning authoring solution
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: MasterClass annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses; Articulate 360 priced annually per user at $1,749 for Teams and $1,449 for Personal, with no monthly option shown
- They diverge on capability: MasterClass covers High-quality video, Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MasterClass and Articulate 360 actually diverge.
| Attribute | MasterClass | Articulate 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, Web (Rise) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2002 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Articulate 360
- Storyline 360
- Rise 360
- Content Library
- Review 360
- Screen recording
- Characters
- Templates
- SCORM/xAPI
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MasterClass
- Learning from expertsnot Articulate 360
- Inspirationnot Articulate 360
- Skill developmentnot Articulate 360
- Entertainmentnot Articulate 360
Articulate 360
- Authoring e-learning courses with Storyline and Risenot MasterClass
- Delivering training through the built-in LMSnot MasterClass
- Review and approval cycles with subject matter expertsnot MasterClass
- Exporting SCORM packages to an existing LMSnot 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
Articulate 360
- Priced annually per user at $1,749 for Teams and $1,449 for Personal, with no monthly option shown
- The built-in LMS covers up to 300 active learners; larger audiences need the Reach Pro add-on
- Learner analytics, API integrations and localisation are all paid add-ons
- Collaboration features, including co-authoring and shared folders, require the Teams plan
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
Articulate 360
On request- Personal$1399/month
- Storyline 360
- Rise 360
- Content Library
- Teams$1599/month
- All Personal
- Team collaboration
- Priority support
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Volume licensing
- SSO
- Custom onboarding
Which should you pick?
Choose MasterClass if
- You need high-quality video.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want workbooks.
Choose Articulate 360 if
- You need storyline 360.
- You work on Windows, Web (Rise).
- You also want rise 360.
Questions people ask
- Is MasterClass or Articulate 360 better?
- Neither clearly leads. MasterClass starts at On request and Articulate 360 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MasterClass or Articulate 360?
- MasterClass starts at On request and Articulate 360 at On request.
- Does MasterClass or Articulate 360 run on more platforms?
- MasterClass runs on Web, iOS, Android. Articulate 360 runs on Windows, Web (Rise).
- 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 Articulate 360 is typically brought in for.
- What can MasterClass do that Articulate 360 cannot?
- MasterClass covers High-quality video, Workbooks, Community, Mobile apps. Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Rise 360, Content Library, Review 360.
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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