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Best MasterClass alternatives in India (2026)
MasterClass is an online course & coaching platforms product from MasterClass, San Francisco, priced at ₹800/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 7 have a free plan, 14 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to MasterClass are Babbel (₹800/mo), Proctur (₹1,000/mo), Brilliant (₹1,000/mo), Just Exam (₹999/mo) and Classpro (₹500/mo). Unacademy is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a MasterClass alternative
There is no free plan
MasterClass has no free tier. 7 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
MasterClass starts at ₹800/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
MasterClass is built in United States. 14 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
MasterClass alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches MasterClass's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | MasterClass (current) | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Babbel | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Proctur | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Brilliant | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Just Exam | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Classpro | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Cambly | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Career Launcher | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Codingal | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Domestika | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Preply | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Udacity | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Vision IAS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Unacademy | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Physics Wallah | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Skolasti | ₹1999 / coach | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Vedantu | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Testbook | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Adda247 | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 19 |  Gradeup (BYJU'S Exam Prep) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Oliveboard | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 MasterClass alternatives in detail
2. Proctur
Proctur (Eduprime) · Pune · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.4/5
Coaching institute management built in Pune.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with MasterClass
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹1,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
3. Brilliant
Brilliant · San Francisco · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.3/5
Interactive STEM learning.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with MasterClass
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹1,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
4. Just Exam
Just Exam · Delhi · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.3/5
Online exam and test series software for coaching institutes and edtech businesses.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with MasterClass
- Starts ₹199/mo higher (₹999/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Delhi)
5. Classpro
Classpro · Pune · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.4/5
Coaching class management built in Pune.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with MasterClass
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with MasterClass
- Starts ₹1,200/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹800/mo)
7. Career Launcher
Career Launcher · New Delhi · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.7/5
Test prep institute.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with MasterClass
- Built in India (New Delhi)
8. Codingal
Codingal · Bengaluru · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.4/5
Coding for kids built in Bengaluru.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with MasterClass
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
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How to choose a MasterClass alternative
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MasterClass alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to MasterClass in 2026?+
The closest matches to MasterClass on App Advisor are Babbel (₹800/mo), Proctur (₹1,000/mo), Brilliant (₹1,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match MasterClass, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to MasterClass?+
Yes. 7 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Unacademy (Free plan), Physics Wallah (Free plan), Vedantu (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to MasterClass?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Classpro starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹800/mo for MasterClass. Unacademy also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to MasterClass?+
Yes. 14 alternatives are built in India, including Proctur (₹1,000/mo), Just Exam (₹999/mo), Classpro (₹500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
MasterClass vs Babbel: which is better?+
Babbel is the closest match to MasterClass in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these MasterClass alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in online course & coaching platforms or a category MasterClass also covers, and MasterClass's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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