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MasterClass deal: Save 50% on annual subscriptions with the Labor Day sale

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The new MasterClass deal will knock 50% off all annual subscriptions. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
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Labor Day is almost here, and the long weekend is as good a time as any to pick up some new skills. The latest MasterClass deal can help you get half off annual subscriptions.

The MasterClass Labor Day sale discounts all annual plans by 50%. The deal brings Standard subscriptions from $120 a year down to $60 a year, Plus subscriptions from $180 a year to $96 a year, and Premium subscriptions from $240 a year to $120 a year. After 12 months, subscribers will be charged at the then-standard rate unless they cancel before then.

MasterClass is one of the most popular video streaming learning platforms, thanks to its star-studded lineup of celebrity experts. Subscriptions unlock over 200 courses across 13 categories, including Writing for Television from Shonda Rhimes, Science and Problem-Solving from Bill Nye, and Basketball Shooting, Ball-Handling, and Scoring from Stephen Curry. You can learn more by checking out our official MasterClass review, and explore additional details about the sale below.

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MasterClass Standard Subscription, Annual
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With their celebrity creators, high production value, and intuitive app, MasterClass videos feel more like edutainment than traditional online courses.

FAQ

When is the MasterClass sale?

The MasterClass sale runs through Labor Day. The deal officially concludes on Monday, September 7, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Are gift subscriptions also eligible for the deal?

The deal rates also apply to gift subscriptions, which cost the same as regular subscriptions. MasterClass gift memberships, which allow people to purchase access to the service for someone else, rank among the best subscription gifts.

What's the difference between MasterClass plans?

The main differences between the three MasterClass plans (other than price) are how many devices you can watch simultaneously and whether you can download content for offline viewing. Plus and Premium let you download for offline viewing, but Standard requires a constant internet connection.

Standard only allows you to watch on one device at a time, while Plus lets you watch on two devices, and Premium lets you watch on six, so both are better fits for household sharing.

Specific programming remains the same across all three plans.

How does this deal stack up against past offers?

We track subscription service prices and deals all year, and 50% off is the best discount we routinely see at MasterClass. If you've been thinking of signing up, now is a good time, since we don't expect to see a deeper discount than this.


You can learn more on the MasterClass website or check out additional subscription sales in our roundup of the best streaming deals and bundles.

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