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Miro Education vs MasterClass

Miro Education logo

Miro Education

Software

Visual collaboration platform for interactive learning

From
Free
Rated
-
MasterClass logo

MasterClass

Software

Learn from the world's best

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Miro Education has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Miro Education free Student plan is capped at 10 team members and expires after 2 years; MasterClass annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses
  • They diverge on capability: Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, MasterClass covers High-quality video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Miro Education and MasterClass actually diverge.

Attributes where Miro Education and MasterClass differ
AttributeMiro EducationMasterClass
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOSWeb, iOS, Android
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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 Miro Education

  • Infinite canvas
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Video chat
  • Presentation mode
  • Timer
  • Voting
  • Sticky notes

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.

Miro Education

  • Classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagramsnot MasterClass

MasterClass

  • Learning from expertsnot Miro Education
  • Inspirationnot Miro Education
  • Skill developmentnot Miro Education
  • Entertainmentnot Miro Education

Where each one falls short

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

Miro Education

  • Free Student plan is capped at 10 team members and expires after 2 years
  • Institution plan pricing is custom and quote only, described only as starting at 50% off the regular price

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

Miro Education

Free
  • Free for EducationFree
    • Unlimited boards
    • Basic templates
    • Collaboration
  • Education Plan$undefined/month
    • Admin controls
    • SSO
    • LMS integration

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 Miro Education if

  • You need infinite canvas.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.

Choose MasterClass if

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

Questions people ask

Is Miro Education or MasterClass better?
Neither clearly leads. Miro Education 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, Miro Education or MasterClass?
Miro Education has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Miro Education and On request for MasterClass.
Does Miro Education or MasterClass run on more platforms?
Miro Education runs on Web, IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS. MasterClass runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Miro Education for free?
Yes. Miro Education has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MasterClass starts at On request.
What is Miro Education best used for?
Miro Education is most often used for classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagrams. Of those, classrooms and universities collaborating on visual boards and diagrams is not what MasterClass is typically brought in for.
What can Miro Education do that MasterClass cannot?
Miro Education covers Infinite canvas, Real-time collaboration, Templates, Video chat. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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