Software · head to head
MasterClass vs Wakelet
The short version
- Only Wakelet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: MasterClass annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses; Wakelet free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage
- They diverge on capability: MasterClass covers High-quality video, Wakelet covers Content curation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MasterClass and Wakelet actually diverge.
| Attribute | MasterClass | Wakelet |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
Identical on both: 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 Wakelet
- Content curation
- Collections
- Collaboration
- Embedding
- PDF export
- Customization
- Spaces
- Comments
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MasterClass
- Learning from expertsnot Wakelet
- Inspirationnot Wakelet
- Skill developmentnot Wakelet
- Entertainmentnot Wakelet
Wakelet
- Teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfoliosnot 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
Wakelet
- Free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage
- Education Group plan is billed annually at $160/year for only 1 teacher and 30 students, with extra teachers at $40/year and extra students at $4/year
- Group plan requires a minimum of 2 seats at $119.99 per seat per year
- Enterprise plan is yearly billing only
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
Wakelet
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited collections
- Collaboration
- Embedding
- Pro$4.99/month
- Custom branding
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- EducationFree
- All Free
- Spaces
- Rostering
Which should you pick?
Choose MasterClass if
- You need high-quality video.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want workbooks.
Choose Wakelet if
- You need content curation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension.
- You also want collections.
Questions people ask
- Is MasterClass or Wakelet better?
- Neither clearly leads. MasterClass starts at On request and Wakelet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MasterClass or Wakelet?
- Wakelet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MasterClass and Free for Wakelet.
- Does MasterClass or Wakelet run on more platforms?
- MasterClass runs on Web, iOS, Android. Wakelet runs on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension.
- Can I use Wakelet for free?
- Yes. Wakelet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MasterClass starts at On request.
- 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 Wakelet is typically brought in for.
- What can MasterClass do that Wakelet cannot?
- MasterClass covers High-quality video, Workbooks, Community, Mobile apps. Wakelet covers Content curation, Collections, Collaboration, Embedding. 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.
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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