# LinkedIn Learning, MasterClass vs OpenSesame Comparison

| | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 719 | 15 | 180 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (36.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (57.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### LinkedIn Learning

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Certifications (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Navigation Issues (3 reviews)
- Poor Search Functionality (3 reviews)

### MasterClass

**Not enough data**

### OpenSesame

Pros:
- Customer Support (27 reviews)
- Content Diversity (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Courses (6 reviews)
- Limited Content (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (586 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (149 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (592 reviews) | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (152 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (136 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (439 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.5 (150 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (142 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (576 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (152 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### LinkedIn Learning

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### MasterClass

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### OpenSesame

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Plus 100

Price: Contact Us

Description: Unlock your mid-size business
with a broad range of courses.

Key Features:
- Up to 100 Active Courses
- Email & Chat Support
- Phone Support

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Technical Skills Development

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LinkedIn Learning** | 8.5/10 | 164 |
| **MasterClass** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | 8.0/10 | 23 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Skill Gap Analysis** | 8.6 (126 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Skill Assessment** | 8.7 (128 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Projects** | 8.4 (121 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Comprehension Checks** | 8.5 (120 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 
| **Course Recommendation Engine** | 8.8 (128 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Learning Paths** | 8.9 (135 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Channels** | 8.6 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interactive Content** | 9.0 (132 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Video Content** | 9.2 (136 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 

#### Platform Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Advanced Analytics** | 8.6 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **SSO** | 8.5 (94 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **API Access** | 8.3 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LinkedIn Learning** | 8.5/10 | 296 |
| **MasterClass** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | 9.0/10 | 85 |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 8.6 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.8 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Social Learning** | 8.4 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Content Creation** | 8.6 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Manager Portals** | 8.4 (168 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.5 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Libraries** | 8.9 (227 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### eLearning Content

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LinkedIn Learning** | 8.7/10 | 294 |
| **MasterClass** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | 8.5/10 | 83 |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manager Portals** | 8.4 (168 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Libraries** | 8.9 (227 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Language Learning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LinkedIn Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **MasterClass** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | 8.3/10 | 12 |

#### Language learning lessons

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Paced Lessons** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Personalized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Speech Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 

#### Human Connections

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Peer Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Live Tutoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Administrative Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Language Learning

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Course Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LinkedIn Learning** | 8.5/10 | 106 |
| **MasterClass** | 8.4/10 | 11 |
| **OpenSesame** | 8.4/10 | 46 |

#### Courses

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalized recommendations** | 8.8 (68 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (35 reviews) | 
| **High-quality content** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (41 reviews) | 
| **Video content** | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Projects** | 8.3 (62 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (39 reviews) | 
| **In-course assessments** | 8.2 (67 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (39 reviews) | 
| **Certification practice tests** | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Team-level monitoring** | 8.5 (57 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (31 reviews) | 
| **Administrative dashboard** | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | 
| **Certificates** | 8.9 (70 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile compatibility** | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (34 reviews) | 
| **Offline access** | 7.6 (58 reviews) | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 7.3 (29 reviews) | 
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LinkedIn Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **MasterClass** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LinkedIn Learning** | N/A | N/A |
| **MasterClass** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers)

**Unique to LinkedIn Learning (3):** [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content), [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp)


**Unique to OpenSesame (4):** [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content), [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), [Language Learning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/language-learning), [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | LinkedIn Learning | MasterClass | OpenSesame | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 31.5% | 69.2% | 2.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.4% | 23.1% | 39.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 36.1% | 7.7% | 57.8% | 

### By Industry

#### LinkedIn Learning

- **Higher Education:** 15.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.4%
- **Computer Software:** 8.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.9%
- **Education Management:** 5.6%
- **Internet:** 4.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **E-Learning:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.6%
- **Real Estate:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 40.0%

#### MasterClass

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Consulting:** 7.7%
- **Retail:** 7.7%
- **Research:** 7.7%
- **Real Estate:** 7.7%
- **Photography:** 7.7%
- **Music:** 7.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.7%
- **International Trade and Development:** 7.7%
- **Higher Education:** 7.7%
- **Other:** 15.4%

#### OpenSesame

- **Manufacturing:** 8.1%
- **Computer Software:** 5.8%
- **Construction:** 5.2%
- **Insurance:** 4.7%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1%
- **Real Estate:** 4.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.5%
- **Government Administration:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 52.9%

---
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## Top Discussions

### LinkedIn Learning

- Title: [What are the benefits of LinkedIn learning?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-of-linkedin-learning) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Great courses by leaders in their industry that guarantee an excellent learning experience."
- Title: [who is behind the development of the software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-is-behind-the-development-of-the-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Can someone explain the difference in strategy on value-based pricing of software versus needs-based pricing."
- Title: [Does LinkedIn learning courses show on your profile?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-linkedin-learning-courses-show-on-your-profile) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is LinkedIn learning platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-linkedin-learning-platform) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Any educational platform can be considered good if it benefits students and provides valuable knowledge. Although sometimes we may need help from services..."
- Title: [hope i get the certificates for the learning?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/hope-i-get-the-certificates-for-the-learning) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "For me, this is also an exciting question. Although I tried to be an exemplary student and not miss classes, nevertheless, some assignments unsettled me and..."

### MasterClass

No discussions available for this product.

### OpenSesame

- Title: [Who did you choose OpenSesame over when you made the switch to using their content?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34068-who-did-you-choose-opensesame-over-when-you-made-the-switch-to-using-their-content) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "We were using a hodge-podge of other vendors, and the majority of our content was coming through Harvard Manage Mentor. "
- Title: [Is there a way to prevent lagging?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33608-is-there-a-way-to-prevent-lagging) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It looks like this comment is actually about g2, not OpenSesame. "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/linkedin-linkedin-learning-vs-masterclass-vs-opensesame)