Education & E-Learning · head to head
Wakelet vs MasterClass
Wakelet
Education & E-Learning
Save, organize, and share content for learning
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Wakelet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Wakelet free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage; MasterClass annual membership required with no option to purchase individual courses
- They diverge on capability: Wakelet covers Content curation, MasterClass covers High-quality video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wakelet and MasterClass actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wakelet | MasterClass |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 2015 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education & E-Learning).
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 Wakelet
- Content curation
- Collections
- Collaboration
- Embedding
- PDF export
- Customization
- Spaces
- Comments
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.
Wakelet
- Teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfoliosnot MasterClass
MasterClass
- Learning from expertsnot Wakelet
- Inspirationnot Wakelet
- Skill developmentnot Wakelet
- Entertainmentnot Wakelet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Wakelet
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited collections
- Collaboration
- Embedding
- Pro$4.99/month
- Custom branding
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- EducationFree
- All Free
- Spaces
- Rostering
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 Wakelet if
- You need content curation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension.
- You also want collections.
Choose MasterClass if
- You need high-quality video.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want workbooks.
Questions people ask
- Is Wakelet or MasterClass better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wakelet 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, Wakelet or MasterClass?
- Wakelet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Wakelet and On request for MasterClass.
- Does Wakelet or MasterClass run on more platforms?
- Wakelet runs on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension. MasterClass runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 Wakelet best used for?
- Wakelet is most often used for teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfolios. Of those, teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfolios is not what MasterClass is typically brought in for.
- What can Wakelet do that MasterClass cannot?
- Wakelet covers Content curation, Collections, Collaboration, Embedding. 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.
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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