Circle
Community platform for creators and brands, with courses, events, payments and branded apps.
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About Circle
Circle is a hosted community platform that has grown into a broader home for a digital business. A Circle community can have discussion spaces, courses, live streams and events, member directories, chat and paid memberships, and it now includes AI features, workflows and an API on higher plans. Compared with Skool it is far more configurable in layout, access rules and branding, and branded iOS and Android apps are available. That flexibility takes longer to set up, and prices climb quickly once you need automation or a fully branded experience. Pricing is a monthly subscription with a free trial that needs no card; there is no free plan. It runs on the web with desktop and mobile apps. Circle suits creators, coaches and companies building a paid or customer community where courses and events sit alongside conversation.
Best for: Creators and brands running a paid or customer community with courses and events.
Pros and cons
What works
- Highly configurable spaces, access rules and branding
- Courses, events, chat and payments in one community
- Workflows and API for automation on higher plans
Why people leave
- Costs rise quickly for automation and branded apps
- Takes time to configure well
- Course tools are lighter than dedicated course platforms
Top Circle alternatives
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Skool66.5Much simpler and cheaper, with gamification that keeps members active.
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Mighty Networks62.6Similar community-plus-courses model with its own branded app programme.
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Kajabi59.6Stronger email, funnels and checkout when community is one part of the business.
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Thinkific55.3Better for course-led businesses that want community as a secondary feature.
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Teachfloor53.6Cohort-focused learning with peer feedback for structured programmes.
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Circle: common questions
Is Circle free?
No, Circle is a paid product. Starting price: $89/month (Professional) (checked on Circle's own site).
Is Circle open source?
No, Circle is not open source.
What platforms does Circle run on?
Circle is available for Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Circle?
The highest-ranked Circle alternatives right now are Skool, Mighty Networks and Kajabi. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.