Cancel GuidesLast updated: June 2026

How to Cancel MasterClass — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Pricing reminder

You're paying $120/year (Individual), $180/year (Duo — 2 devices), or $240/year (Family — 6 devices). All plans are annual only as of 2024.

Cancel on Web (masterclass.com)

1
Sign in at masterclass.com.
2
Click your account avatar (top-right) > Account Settings.
3
Click Plan in the sidebar.
4
Click Cancel my plan.
5
Confirm. Access continues until the end of your annual term.

Cancel on iPhone (Apple-billed)

1
Open Settings > your name > Subscriptions.
2
Tap MasterClass.
3
Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Cancel on Android (Google Play-billed)

1
Open Google Play > profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
2
Tap MasterClass > Cancel subscription.
3
Confirm.

What happens after cancellation

Course progress and watchlists are preserved if you resubscribe later.
Class downloads stop working at period end.
Workbooks (PDFs) you downloaded are yours to keep on your device.
Community discussions and notes are inaccessible without an active subscription.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

MasterClass retains your account, watch history, and progress indefinitely. Workbook PDFs stay on your device if downloaded. Community notes and discussions are tied to your subscription and become inaccessible at cancellation but are preserved if you re-subscribe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Can I get a refund on my MasterClass annual plan?

MasterClass offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on new subscriptions. After 30 days, you can cancel auto-renewal but get no prorated refund for unused months.

Q2Is MasterClass worth keeping vs Skillshare or Coursera?

MasterClass's value is the celebrity instructors (Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sorkin, Serena Williams). If you want certificates, transferable skills, or accredited education, Coursera/edX are better. Skillshare focuses more on hands-on creative skills at $14/mo.

Q3Can I download MasterClass workbooks to keep after cancelling?

Yes. Each class has a downloadable PDF workbook — download these while subscribed and they're yours forever. Video downloads via the iOS/Android app stop working after cancellation, but workbooks are static PDFs you control.

Q4What's the cheapest MasterClass alternative?

Skillshare ($14/mo or $99/yr) for creative classes. LinkedIn Learning ($39.99/mo or via LinkedIn Premium $39.99/mo) for professional skills. Outschool for kids. YouTube — most MasterClass instructors have free content on YouTube too.

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