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Category Analysis 2026
Education & Learning Subscription Costs
€8
Average monthly household spend
€96
Average annual spend
+18%
▲ Above EU CPI
Category inflation 2020–2026
Services in this Category
Service
Cost
Price Trend
Skillshare annual€12/month▲ +45% since 2020
MasterClass annual$10/month— Stable since 2020
Duolingo Super€6.99/month— Stable since 2020
Coursera Plus$59/month▲ +18% since 2022
LinkedIn LearningIncluded in PremiumN/A
Category Insight
Education subscriptions average €8/month per adult but have significant variation by profile. Skillshare has raised prices 45% while MasterClass and Duolingo have held stable. The most important fact: YouTube, Khan Academy and Coursera's audit track are free — making the value case for paid education subscriptions highly dependent on specific course quality needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are education subscription services worth paying for?
For specific, high-quality courses you'll actively complete: yes. For general "learning" without a specific goal, the free tiers of Duolingo, Coursera audits and YouTube channels are usually sufficient.