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How do I cancel MasterClass?

$10 / month, billed annually Education Standard · billed via web, iOS App Store, Google Play
2 min Self-serve No fee To cancel
Short answer

Cancel MasterClass in a web browser from Settings: under Membership, choose Cancel Membership and then Cancel Now. It takes about 2 minutes, and access continues until the renewal date. Initial purchases may qualify for a refund within 30 days, but renewal charges and partially used periods are not refundable.

Cancel MasterClass

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What you are cancelling

Annual online-learning membership with on-demand classes across creative, business, lifestyle and other subjects. This guide covers every place the subscription can live - the website, the iPhone and iPad app, and Google Play - plus what happens to refunds, pausing and your data afterwards.

Checked against MasterClass's own documentation · Last verified 18 Aug 2026

Step-by-step instructions

Use a browser, including on a phone. The MasterClass app does not provide the website cancellation flow.

1
Sign in through a web browser

Go to masterclass.com in a browser. MasterClass says cancellation cannot be completed in its app.

2
Open Settings

Open the profile or account menu in the top-right corner, then select Settings.

3
Choose Cancel Membership

In Account Settings, find the Membership section and click Cancel Membership.

4
Confirm with Cancel Now

Select Cancel Now to complete the cancellation. Access continues until the renewal date.

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Alternatives

Where the $120 could go instead

MasterClass Standard costs $120 a year. Here is how three tools people move to after MasterClass compare.

Prices checked 8 Aug 2026
3 options verified by us
Top pick oreilly.com
O'Reilly Learning O'Reilly Learning Individual plan $49 / month
Higher listed entry price

Why this one - Technical books, courses and live events

Deep technical library Books and video courses Live expert events Built for professional technical learning, not lifestyle classes
Switch to O'Reilly Learning Or read our O'Reilly Learning guide
Free plan coursera.org
Coursera Coursera Plus Monthly plan Regional
Different pricing model

Why this one - Structured courses and professional certificates

University and company courses Professional certificate paths Broader academic structure Less focused on celebrity-led entertainment classes
Switch to Coursera Or read our Coursera guide
Free plan datacamp.com
DataCamp DataCamp Premium plan Current price at checkout
Different pricing model

Why this one - Hands-on data and AI learning

Interactive coding exercises Data and AI specialization Skill and career tracks Narrower subject range than MasterClass
Switch to DataCamp Or read our DataCamp guide

No one pays for a spot here - the cheapest option simply goes first, the Switch button goes straight to the provider, and every card links to our own verified guide.

Top pick · $49 / month O'Reilly Learning Switch

Not cancelling today? Put it in your calendar.

Tell us when MasterClass renews and download a calendar reminder that lands two days before, with this guide and the direct cancellation page inside. Nothing is stored - the file is yours.

Works with Apple, Google and Outlook calendars. Your renewal date shows in MasterClass's billing settings.

Refunds, downgrades, pausing and your data

Four questions people ask before they cancel
Can I get my money back?

MasterClass's Core Product has a 30-day refund period after the initial purchase, subject to its policy. Renewal charges are not eligible for refunds, and payments are otherwise non-refundable with no credit for partially used periods. Apple, Google Play and other marketplace purchases follow that provider's refund policy.

Refund possible
Is there a cheaper way to stay?

No free plan follows cancellation. Paid access continues until the renewal date and then ends. Website customers may change to another paid plan instead; a paid-plan downgrade takes effect on the annual renewal date.

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Can I pause instead of cancel?

No customer-controlled pause or membership hold is documented in MasterClass's membership, cancellation or terms pages.

Not available
What happens to my account data?

Cancellation does not delete the MasterClass account. A separate deletion request permanently removes the account, watch history, profiles and associated information and is usually completed within 30 days. Cancel renewal separately first because deletion may not finish before the next charge.

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Frequently asked questions

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Does cancelling MasterClass end access immediately?

No. MasterClass keeps the membership active until the renewal date at the end of the current billing period.

Can I cancel MasterClass in the app?

Not a website-billed membership. Use masterclass.com in a web browser. Apple- or Google Play-billed subscriptions must be cancelled in that store's subscription settings.

Can I get a MasterClass refund?

An initial MasterClass Core Product purchase may qualify within 30 days. Renewal charges and partially used periods are not refundable, and marketplace purchases follow the marketplace's policy.

Can I pause MasterClass instead of cancelling?

No customer-controlled pause or membership hold is documented in MasterClass's official membership, cancellation or terms pages.

Does MasterClass have a free plan after cancellation?

No. Paid access continues until the renewal date and then ends.

Does cancelling delete my MasterClass account?

No. Account deletion is a separate permanent request that removes watch history, profiles and associated information. Cancel renewal separately first to prevent a charge while deletion is processed.