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MasterClass vs. Maven - Complete Comparison
Written by
Janosch Herrmann
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Overview
ToggleDescription | MasterClass Masterclass is an online learning concept with a unique concept: They work together with celebrities from various fields, letting the celebrities teach an online course about their knowledge. These celebrities include people of the likes of Stephen Curry, George W. Bush, Martin Scorsese and many more incredible well-known people. In total, there are more than 150 classes taught on topics such as arts, business, cooking, sports, and more. | Maven Maven is a relatively new online learning platform, created by the co-founder of Udemy. It provides cohort-based courses led by expert instructors and all kinds of professional skills from sales to software engineering. Their approach of live cohorts is proven to lead to higher course engagement and better learning results. |
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Types of courses | MasterClass No course types available | Maven COHORT BASED Cohort-based coursesLearn a new skill from one of the various professionals teaching on Maven. These courses are synchronous, cohort-based courses which is supposed to help you get more out of the course and achieve a better learning effect. $300 - $1000 USD 4–6 hours per week |
Subscription plans | MasterClass PERSONAL Masterclass membershipGet access to the full Masterclass course catalog of more than 180 classes. $12 - 25 USD per month | Maven PERSONAL RegularAccess to all courses and learning materials $20 - 30 USD per month |
Pros & cons | MasterClass
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General information
ToggleType | Education Company | Course Marketplace |
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Number of courses | 180+ | 200+ |
Popularity | Popular | Relatively niche |
Available categories | Arts & CraftsBusiness StrategyCreativityEntrepreneurshipSports | Business Analytics & IntelligenceDesign ToolsDigital MarketingProgramming LanguagesWeb Development |
Available languages | English | English |
Evaluation
ToggleFull score | 8.0 10 | 7.4 10 |
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Features
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Available apps |    | No apps available... |
Company
ToggleCompany name | MasterClass Inc. | Maven Inc. |
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Company size | Medium | Medium |
Founded in | 2015 | 2018 |
Headquarters | United States 🇺🇸 | United States 🇺🇸 |
Founders | David Rogier, Aaron Rasmussen | John Doe, Jane Smith |
External reviews | App Store 4.9122100 reviews Play Store 4.2209000 reviews  Trustpilot 2.0892 reviews | No reviews yet... |
Our opinion
ToggleMasterClassMasterClass has amongst the highest production quality of all online learning platforms. We like their concept of creating courses with world-renowned experts in their respective fields and combining this with awesome production value. With this high quality bar, it's clear why MasterClass doesn't have the most extensive course catalog. They focus on quality over quantity and offer courses on all kinds of topics, both career-related and recreational. Overall, we recommend MasterClass for students that enjoy watching courses from their favorite athletes, musicians and chefs and that appreciate the amount of effort MasterClass puts into producing these classes. Students looking for courses to advance their career might find a better offering elsewhere.
MavenWith their approach of cohort-based courses, Maven is trying to shake up the digital education market. We like that they back their approach on research about effective learning, trying to create a learning experience that produces the best outcomes for students. Their courses are also typically taught by experienced practitioners, ensuring a high course quality. Overall, we recommend Maven for professionals that want to step up their game on a specific topic, if budget isn't the biggest concern. On Maven, you pay a little bit extra for the convenience of direct access to your instructors and a more effective, cohort-based experience. Students with limited budget might be better off going with other platforms.
