Circle Pricing Overview

Circle Pricing Explorer

Circle Pricing Explorer

Circle Pricing Explorer

Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.

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Key Takeaways

  • Business: $199/mo for core features + AI tools.
  • Transaction fees: 1% on Business; lower on Enterprise.
  • No free tier: 14-day trial; unlimited members on all paid.
  • Annual = ~10% off (e.g., Professional $89 vs $99).
  • Add-ons: Email Hub $99/mo; custom apps on Enterprise+.
  • Community leader: More integrated than Mighty Networks, pricier than Skool.

Plans & Prices

PlanMonthlyAnnual (mo avg)Key Features
Professional$99$89Courses, Events, Live, Basic Analytics
Business$219$199AI Workflows, APIs, Branded Emails
Enterprise$449$419SSO, Priority Support, Advanced AI
Plus (Custom)CustomCustomBranded Apps, Dedicated Team

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Billing:
ToolMapped tierPricing basisMonthly cost
CircleBusiness$199 + 1% trans—
Mighty NetworksBusiness$119 + 2% trans—
SkoolPro$99 flat—
KajabiBasic$149 + 0% trans—
DiscourseBusiness$500 + overages—

Gotchas

  • Transaction fees 0.5-2% + Stripe/PayPal (2.9% + 30¢).
  • No free plan; 14-day trial only.
  • Setup repetitive for spaces; limited customization on lower plans.

Average Ratings

G2 Rating: 4.8 / 5 (217+ reviews)

Capterra: 4.9 / 5 (100+ reviews)

Based on verified reviews as of 2025.

Common Complaints

  • Repetitive setup for multiple spaces.
  • Support delays on non-priority plans.
  • Email notification issues for large groups.

Common Praises

  • Clean interface and easy setup with tutorials.
  • Strong integrations for courses/events.
  • Excellent for structured, engaging communities.

Plans & Prices

PlanMonthlyAnnual (mo avg)Key Features
Professional$99$89Courses, Events, Live, Basic Analytics
Business$219$199AI Workflows, APIs, Branded Emails
Enterprise$449$419SSO, Priority Support, Advanced AI
Plus (Custom)CustomCustomBranded Apps, Dedicated Team

Add-ons

Add-onWhat it doesImpact on priceBest for
Email HubEmail broadcasts, forms, automations, analytics.+$99/mo (first 30 days free)Marketing-focused brands.
Branded AppsiOS/Android apps with push notifications.Custom (Plus plan)Large-scale engagement.
Headless APIIntegrate community into your site/app.Included in Business+Custom integrations.

When to buy

  • Need email marketing or mobile apps.
  • Advanced AI/SSO for enterprise.

When to skip

  • Basic community under 100 members.
  • No need for branded emails/apps.

Tip: Start with Professional + Email Hub for full marketing stack.

Usage & Limits

MeterThresholdsHow pricing changesControl tactic
MembersUnlimited (paid)No overageN/A
StoragePlan-specificUpgrade requiredCompress media.
TransactionsAll plans0.5-2% feeUse external processors.
Admins/ModsEnterprise: 10/100Custom on PlusRole-based access.