Founded
2020
Starting Price
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Category
Online Course Creation
Last updated March 17, 2026
About Circle
Circle is a modern community platform that brings together discussions, courses, memberships, live events, payments, and branded mobile apps under one roof. It's designed for creators, coaches, and businesses who want to build engaged communities without duct-taping multiple tools together.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- All-in-one platform eliminates the need for separate course, community, and event tools
- Beautiful, modern UI that feels premium for members
- Unlimited members on all plans keeps costs predictable as you grow
- Strong workflow automation reduces manual community management
- Branded mobile apps available on higher plans
Cons
Key Features
Community Spaces
Create organized discussion spaces with rich posts, threaded conversations, and member directories
Online Courses
Build and sell courses with drip content, quizzes, and completion certificates
Live Events & Streams
Host live events, webinars, and streams with built-in scheduling and notifications
Membership & Payments
Offer paid memberships with integrated Stripe payments and subscription management
Branded Mobile Apps
Launch custom iOS and Android apps with your community's branding via CirclePlus
Workflows & Automation
Automate member onboarding, engagement triggers, and administrative tasks
Private Messaging
Enable direct messaging between members and group conversations
Pricing
Professional
\u002489/month
- Unlimited members
- Community spaces
- Online courses
- Live events
- Basic analytics
Best For
Online Course Business
Combine course delivery with community discussions and live coaching in one platform
Membership Communities
Build paid membership communities with tiered access, exclusive content, and networking
Brand Community
Create a branded community space for customers to connect, share feedback, and access support
Coaching & Mastermind Groups
Run coaching programs with group discussions, live sessions, and progress tracking
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