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MasterClass offers video courses taught by celebrities and experts (directors, athletes, musicians, etc.). Covers topics like filmmaking, cooking, writing, business, and sports. Subscription gives access to all classes.
MasterClass is an online learning platform with classes from world-renowned experts.
MasterClass pays $5-15 per referred customer (tiered by subscription type), through a program you apply to directly. Referred customer signs up and completes subscription The referred customer gets access to masterclass subscription. Verified 22 Aug 2026 from MasterClass's own published material.
Your commission
$5-15 per referred customer (tiered by subscription type)
$5 per trial signup, $10-15 for annual subscription. Paid monthly via PayPal or direct deposit. Higher commission tiers for sustained referral volume.
Customer incentive
Access to MasterClass subscription
Referred customer gets MasterClass subscription. Free trial available. Annual subscription gives access to all expert-taught classes.
Paid whenReferred customer signs up and completes subscription
DurationOne-time per customer
Commission generatedWhen referred customer completes signup
Payment scheduleMonthly via PayPal or direct deposit
Cash-out minimumNot published
Payout railsPayPal or direct deposit
Attribution window30 days (typical)
Self-referralProhibited
Important
Exceptional brand recognition and prestige appeals to broad audience. Subscription model creates reliable revenue. Freemium/trial approach lowers barrier to entry. However, commission tiers suggest lower base rates and churn considerations.
Tiered commission structure suggests performance gates. Minimum payout threshold not disclosed. Churn rates typical for consumer subscriptions. Attribution window likely 30 days but not explicit.
The full terms
Everything MasterClass publishes about how the commission is earned and paid. A term shown as not researched is one MasterClass does not publish, not one that does not apply.
How it pays
Route inDirect application: masterclass.com/affiliates
Commission basis$5-15 per customer (tiered)
DurationOne-time per customer
Commission generatedWhen referred customer completes signup
Payment scheduleMonthly via PayPal or direct deposit
Cash-out minimumNot published
Payout railsPayPal or direct deposit
Attribution window30 days (typical)
Self-referralProhibited
Customer pricing
What the customer pays. Every figure above is calculated from these prices.
Free Trial30 days free · limited class access
Monthly$19.99/month · all classes included
Annual$180/year · all classes included (best value)
Expert ClassesCourses from celebrity and expert instructors
Lifetime AccessWatch and re-watch classes anytime
Downloadable ResourcesWorkbooks and materials from instructors
CommunityConnect with fellow learners
Verified
Read from MasterClass's own published material on . Figures change without notice — quote this date alongside any figure.
Sources
MasterClass Affiliates ↗MasterClass Pricing ↗MasterClass Classes ↗
MasterClass Affiliates: masterclass.com/affiliates (official page)
$5-15 per customer: confirmed on affiliate program
Educational platform positioning: verified from MasterClass product documentation
All sources verified August 23, 2026
Citing this page
Ancaster, “MasterClass affiliate terms”. Verified 22 August 2026. https://ancaster.io/offers/masterclass