How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

How much does Masterclass cost per year?

Masterclass costs $10/month, which equals $120.00 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1200.00.

Is Masterclass worth it?

At $10/month ($1200.00 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: YouTube has millions of free tutorials. Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Masterclass?

Cancellation difficulty for Masterclass is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://support.masterclass.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012556673-How-do-I-cancel-my-membership

What are alternatives to Masterclass?

Alternatives to Masterclass include: skillshare, udemy. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Masterclass

Video lessons from world-class experts in cooking, writing, business, and more.

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$10

Yearly

$120

5 Years

$600

10 Years

$1,200

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,200 on Masterclass. That's equivalent to 80 meals out, or 24 books.

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Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueMinor Issue

Annual billing only - no monthly option available. Prominently advertises as "$10/month" but charges $120 upfront annually.

Legal/RegulatorySignificant Issue

Auto-renews annually at full price. Cancellation must happen before renewal date or you are charged for another full year.

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

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Total spent on Masterclass

$600

$10/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

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$100 each

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Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 6+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $600but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.

Instead, You Could Buy

With $10/month, here's what you could own instead:

YouTube has millions of free tutorials
1 year: Udemy course bundle (~$100)
2 years: In-person workshop (~$200)
After 10 years: $1,200 for passive video watching

Cancellation

Difficulty:Easy

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