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45 reviews tracked

The Bottom Line

Entry price

Paid plans only

Biggest pro

All-in-one community solution

Biggest con

No free tier

TL;DR - Circle

  • Community platform for creators
  • Courses and discussions
  • Membership and monetization
Pricing: Paid only
Best for: Enterprises & pros
4.4/5 across review platforms

What is Circle?

Editorial review
Circle is a community platform for creators and businesses to build online communities with courses, discussions, events, and memberships. Features include live streams, gamification, and custom branding.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • All-in-one community solution
  • Good course features
  • Modern interface
  • Strong monetization options

Cons

  • No free tier
  • Can get expensive
  • Learning curve for setup

Ratings Across the Web

4.4(45 reviews)

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Key Features

Community platformSpacesEventsLive streamsCoursesMobile apps

Pricing Plans

Free Trial

Pricing checked May 30, 2026

Professional

$89/month

  • Unlimited members
  • Courses
  • Events
  • Paid memberships

Business

$199/month

  • Workflows
  • APIs
  • Content co-pilot
  • Advanced analytics

Enterprise

$419/month

  • AI agents
  • Custom SSO
  • 0.5% fees
  • Priority support

How Circle's pricing compares

At $89/mo, Circle is mid-range of its 4 direct competitors ($25 to $299/mo across the set).

Entry paid plan, monthly. Pricing checked May 30, 2026.

Reviews

4.4/5

Across 45 verified user reviews on Capterra

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Circle FAQ

How much does Circle cost?

Circle starts at $89/month for Professional with unlimited members. Business is $199/month and Enterprise is $419/month.

Does Circle have transaction fees?

Enterprise plan has 0.5% transaction fees on paid memberships. Lower plans may have higher fees.

Source: circle.so

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