Frontend Masters review

Name: Frontend Masters
Item: Frontend Masters
Author: AcademyCue

Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Frontend Masters suits developers who want depth on web tooling under one subscription and will pay $39 a month for it. The catch is scope: it stays on coding, data and it subjects, with support on email and help centre, so broader catalogue shoppers should look wider.

Key facts

Best for: Developers going deep on web, JavaScript, data and it topics under one subscription.
Price from: $39 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per month: $39 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per year: $390 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Certificate fee: $0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free tier: Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free trial length: 0 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Money-back period: 10 to 30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Platform type: Subscription (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Number of courses: 300 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Graded assessments: Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Offline downloads: Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Team plan: Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity: MJG International, LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters: United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels: Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Subjects: Coding, Data, It
Certificate types: Completion
Official website: frontendmasters.com

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Pros and cons

Pros

The plan costs $39 a month, or $390 for a year, and the certificate fee is $0, so a finished course adds nothing to the bill.
300 courses sit behind one subscription, and the platform type is subscription, so a single payment opens the whole catalogue rather than one course at a time.
Assessments are included, and offline download is available, which matters for a platform aimed at working developers.
A free tier lets you sample the catalogue before paying, and the money back window runs 10 to 30 days.
A team plan is available, so a company can put several developers on one arrangement.

Cons

Support runs on email and help centre only, with no live chat or phone line listed for learners stuck on a lesson.
Subjects are limited to coding, data and it, so anyone wanting business, design or languages has to look at another platform.
The free trial length is 0 days, so there is no paid trial period to weigh the subscription against.
Against Alison, which starts at €6.60, the entry price here sits higher for anyone wanting a broad subject mix.

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Who it suits

Working developers who want one subscription across a deep coding and data catalogue
Learners who need offline download for lessons on the move
Studios and small teams that want a single plan for several developers

Who should look elsewhere

Shoppers who want business, design or language courses, where Alison or the Academy for Health and Fitness options widen the subject mix
Anyone who needs live chat or phone support, since contact here runs on email and help centre
Learners who want a formal credit recognised outside a completion certificate

What you get free

There is a free tier, so you can look through the catalogue before paying anything. The free trial length is 0 days, which means there is no paid trial window to test the subscription on your own card. If you do subscribe, the money back window runs 10 to 30 days, so an early change of mind has a defined route out. The free tier is the main thing to weigh here, because the subscription price is the same whether you sample first or not.

How it compares on our data

The certificate fee is $0, which puts this brand near the top of the field on that measure. On price month the brand sits at 49 out of 78, and on price year at 63 out of 78. Price from ranks at 96 out of 220, the weaker spot in the set. The free trial length ranks at 62 out of 63, which matches a platform offering a free tier rather than a timed trial.

Plans and prices

The plan is a subscription, priced at $39 a month, $390 for a year, with entry at $39. The certificate fee is $0, so the completion certificate does not add a separate charge once you are on the plan. Reading the two ends of the range matters here: the monthly figure is the cost of hesitating, and the yearly figure is what the same access costs if you commit. The platform type is subscription, so a single payment covers the catalogue rather than a set of course purchases.

Core features

The catalogue holds 300 courses, with subjects covering coding, data and it. Assessments are included, and offline download is available, so lessons can be taken away from a connection. A team plan is available for groups sharing access. There is also a free tier for looking before buying, no free trial period on 0 days, and a money back window of 10 days to 30 days on paid plans. The certificate on offer is a completion certificate, priced at $0.

The company behind it

The legal entity is MJG International, LLC, registered in the United States. Support runs on email and help centre, which means email and a help centre rather than a live chat line or phone number. Pricing is in US dollars, so readers elsewhere should expect a currency conversion on renewal. There are no listed regulators or licence bodies attached to the service, and the certificate type is a completion certificate rather than a professional or university credit award.

How Frontend Masters compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does Frontend Masters cost to start?+

The subscription begins at $39, with a monthly plan at $39 and a yearly plan at $390. Because this is a subscription, one payment covers the catalogue rather than individual courses, and the certificate fee is $0 on top of nothing.

Is there a free trial or a free tier?+

There is a free tier for looking through the catalogue, and the free trial length is 0 days, so there is no time limited trial of the paid plan. If you subscribe first, the money back window runs 10 to 30 days, which is the exit route offered instead of a trial.

What does the certificate cost?+

The certificate fee is $0, so a completion certificate adds no separate charge to the subscription. The certificate type offered is a completion certificate, which is a record of finishing rather than a professional accreditation or university credit.

How many courses can I study?+

The catalogue covers 300 courses across the subjects of coding, data and it. Access is by subscription rather than per course, so the price does not change as you start more of the catalogue.

Can I download lessons and study without a connection?+

Offline download is available, so lesson material can be taken away from a live connection. That makes the monthly price of $39 easier to weigh for anyone who commutes or works from places with patchy internet.

Which subjects does it cover?+

The subjects listed are coding, data and it, with coding carrying the weight of the catalogue. If you want business, design or language material as well, a broader platform such as Alison covers more ground for a lower entry price of €6.60.

How do I get help if I am stuck?+

Support runs on email and help centre, so questions go by email or through the help centre. There is no live chat or phone line listed, which is worth knowing if you want a quick answer mid lesson.

Can my whole team use one plan?+

A team plan is available, which suits a studio or a small engineering team sharing access under one arrangement. The company behind the service is MJG International, LLC, registered in the United States, and pricing is set in US dollars.

Sources

frontendmasters.com/company/terms checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“courts sitting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.”
frontendmasters.com/faq checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free trial length, Support channels
“Free trials are not available at this time”
frontendmasters.com/features checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Graded assessments, Certificate types, Number of courses, Offline downloads, Subjects
“Lessons include built-in quizzes and flashcards”
frontendmasters.com/free checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free tier
“Get instant, lifetime access to 5 popular courses”
frontendmasters.com/join checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certificate fee, Money-back period, Platform type, Price from, Price per month, Price per year, Team plan
“Course Completion Certificates - Included with all plans”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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