Circle
★ 4/5 · Other
Community platform for creators and brands to run branded membership spaces with discussions, courses, live events and paid subscriptions in one app.
Pros
- Comprehensive community platform with native marketplace and payment processing
- Multiple community spaces (up to 30 on Business tier)
- Full automation and API access on Business tier
- Custom SSO and 0.5% transaction fees on Circle Plus tier
Cons
- No free tier
- Professional tier ($89/mo) lacks automation, API, and white-label
- transaction fees stack on top of Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30)
- upgrades to Business tier ($199/mo) required for essential features
Cost
Professional $89/mo (annual billing); Business $199/mo (annual billing); Circle Plus custom pricing; 2% transaction fee (Professional), 1% (Business), 0.5% (Plus) + Stripe fees
Verdict
Best for creators and enterprises building paid communities with native monetization and membership management at scale.
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