{"id":54634,"date":"2025-02-04T03:03:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T03:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/?p=54634"},"modified":"2026-02-20T00:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T21:18:48","slug":"circle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/it\/circle","title":{"rendered":"I Tested Circle for 90 Days \u2014 My Honest 2026 Verdict"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id='is-circle-worth-it'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Circle Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-verdict-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3d947d4d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:550px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:#f5a623\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><span style=\"color:#ddd\">\u2605<\/span> <strong>4.3\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Verdict:<\/strong> Circle is the best all in one platform for community builders who want courses, events, and discussions under one roof. After 90 days of testing, I can say it delivers. The community engagement tools are top-notch. But it&#8217;s not cheap. Transaction fees add up fast. If you&#8217;re serious about building a thriving online community, Circle is worth every penny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:250px\"><style>.kb-image149672_594dc7-28.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image149672_594dc7-28.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image149672_594dc7-28 figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .image-is-svg, .kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image149672_594dc7-28\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Circle-CTA.png\" alt=\"Circle logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15423\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Circle-CTA.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Circle-CTA-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-20017ece wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#e8f5e9;padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Best For:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Course creators, coaches, and online <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/best-ai-tools-for-business\"   title=\"business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37147\">business<\/a> owners who want community, courses, and events in one place<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#ffebee;padding-top:15px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p>\u274c <strong>Skip If:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re on a tight budget or need a simple Facebook group replacement with zero transaction fees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udcca Members<\/strong><\/td><td>27,000+ in Circle&#8217;s own community<\/td><td><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Best For<\/strong><\/td><td>Course creators &amp; coaches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Price<\/strong><\/td><td>$89\/month<\/td><td><strong>\u2705 Top Feature<\/strong><\/td><td>Native <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-live-streaming-software\" title=\"live streaming\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live streaming<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83c\udf81 Free Trial<\/strong><\/td><td>14 days, no credit card<\/td><td><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Limitation<\/strong><\/td><td>Transaction fees on all plans<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">How I Tested Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ff7700;border-width:2px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:25px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px\">\ud83e\uddea TESTING METHODOLOGY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2713 Paid with my own credit card (no free review account)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Built 3 real communities for different niches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Tested for 90 consecutive days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Compared against 7 alternatives including <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/skool\" title=\"Skool\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skool<\/a> and Mighty Networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Contacted support 5 times to test response quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fahim-AI-4-17.png\" alt=\"Circle dashboard screenshot\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tired of juggling five different tools for your community?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One tool for courses. Another for events. A third for discussions. Plus email. Plus payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter <strong>Circle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this circle.so review, I&#8217;ll share what happened after 90 days of real use. You&#8217;ll see the good, the bad, and whether it&#8217;s worth your money in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3058809c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image149672_594dc7-28.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image149672_594dc7-28.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image149672_594dc7-28 figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .image-is-svg, .kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image149672_594dc7-28 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image149672_594dc7-28\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Circle-CTA.png\" alt=\"Circle logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-15423\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Circle-CTA.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Circle-CTA-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title\">Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description\">Stop duct-taping five tools together. Circle is an online community platform that brings courses, events, discussions, and payments under one roof. Built for creators who are serious about community building. 14-day free trial, no credit card needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY CIRCLE NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-circle\">CIRCLE TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/circle-alternatives\">CIRCLE ALTERNATIVES \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Circle Review | How to create an online community, membership site, or online courses\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0CLtLGsUgAI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-is-circle'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Circle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Circle<\/strong> is an online community platform designed for creators, brands, and online <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-crm-for-small-construction-business\" title=\"business\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business<\/a> owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like a private clubhouse for your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get discussions, live events, online courses, and payments. All in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle allows you to create different types of spaces for organizing community content. You can make public, private, or secret spaces. Each one serves a different purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a Facebook group, you own the experience. No ads. No distractions. Just your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle also provides tools for community engagement, including posts, chats, and live events. You control access to every part of your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The circle platform works on web and has a mobile app for members on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagea7c0dd_9cf9ae .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagea7c0dd_9cf9ae size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-1-35-980x438.png\" alt=\"Circle homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='who-created-circle'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Created Circle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sid Yadav<\/strong>, <strong>Rudy Santino<\/strong>, and <strong>Andrew Guttormsen<\/strong> started Circle in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the cool part. All three were on the founding team at <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/teachable\" title=\"Teachable\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teachable<\/a>. That&#8217;s the course platform that sold for $250 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They saw that Teachable was missing a community aspect. So they built Circle to fix that gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Circle has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over 27,000 community members in their own Circle community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A team of 124+ employees across 30+ countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$33.3 million in total funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The company is based in New York. They&#8217;re fully remote with team members worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='top-benefits-of-circle'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Benefits of Circle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you actually get when you use <strong>Circle<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everything Under One Roof:<\/strong> Stop paying for five different tools. Circle puts courses, events, discussions, and payments in one place. That&#8217;s what makes it a true all in one platform for community builders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Members Actually Show Up:<\/strong> Circle provides a clean and user-friendly interface that keeps new members coming back. The community engagement tools like gamification, polls, and leaderboards make your community addictive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make Money From Day One:<\/strong> Circle allows you to create paid memberships and charge for access to specific spaces. You can set up free trials, coupons, and different pricing plans. Payments run through Stripe, so you accept multiple currencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save Hours on Busywork:<\/strong> Circle&#8217;s <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/linkedin-automation-tools\" title=\"automation\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37144\">automation<\/a> workflows help automate repetitive tasks. Auto-welcome new members. Auto-tag people based on actions. Auto-send reminders. The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-automation-tools\" title=\"automation\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">automation<\/a> tools save me at least 5 hours per week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your Brand, Not Theirs:<\/strong> Use your own custom domain and brand colors. Circle allows you to customize the look and feel of your community. Members see YOUR brand, not Circle&#8217;s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go Live Without Extra Tools:<\/strong> Circle&#8217;s live streaming feature lets you host events right inside the platform. No Zoom links needed. You can host events for up to 30 people in small groups or live stream to 100 viewers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teach Inside Your Community:<\/strong> Create online courses with videos, PDFs, and quizzes. The integrated course <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-website-builder\" title=\"builder\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">builder<\/a> keeps students learning right where the community lives. No jumping between platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image44f48e_ce1f09 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image44f48e_ce1f09 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-97-980x459.png\" alt=\"Circle Top Benefits\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='best-circle-features'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Circle Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at what Circle actually offers under the hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-immersive-live-streams'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Immersive Live Streams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where Circle really shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The native live streaming feature lets you go live right inside your community. No third party integrations needed. No Zoom links to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can host small group discussions with up to 30 people. Or live stream to 100 viewers at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle&#8217;s live-streaming tool allows you to create different types of live sessions. Members can join from the mobile app or desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I used this to host events for my community every week. The engagement was way higher than Zoom calls.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image958d27_35733b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image958d27_35733b size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-3-14-1024x832.png\" alt=\"Circle Immersive Live Streams\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-automated-check-ins-with-workflow'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Automated Check-ins with Workflow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not gonna lie, this feature blew my mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle&#8217;s automation workflows let you set up automatic check-ins for new members. Send a welcome message on day 1. Follow up on day 3. Check engagement on day 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle allows community builders to customize the onboarding experience for new members with tailored invitation emails and onboarding messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is perfect for community management at scale. You engage members without lifting a finger.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image497263_51f23d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image497263_51f23d size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-4-12-914x1024.png\" alt=\"Circle Automated Check-ins with Workflow\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-analytics'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Analytics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t grow what you don&#8217;t measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle supports member activity tracking. You can see who&#8217;s active. Who&#8217;s gone quiet. Which community posts get the most engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dashboard shows revenue, events, and device usage. You can filter by date range and member type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They rebuilt analytics from scratch in 2024. It&#8217;s now much faster and easier to read. The platform Circle provides keeps adding new features every quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps you understand your entire community at a glance. You can even track engagement in certain spaces to see what content works best.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image84a530_3b3f89 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image84a530_3b3f89 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-8-7-980x565.png\" alt=\"Circle Analytics\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='4-in-depth-customization'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. In-depth Customization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle lets you make the platform look like YOUR platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add your brand colors, logo, and custom domain. Your community spaces can have unique layouts and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle allows you to create different types of spaces. Public ones for everyone. Private spaces for paid members. Secret ones for VIPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can organize these into space groups. This keeps things neat as your community grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The user interface feels like a mix of Slack and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/notion\" title=\"Notion\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notion<\/a>. It&#8217;s familiar to most new users right away.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2ccae4_530d28 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2ccae4_530d28 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/in-depth-customization-980x458.png\" alt=\"Circle In-depth Customization\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-gamification'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Gamification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was a new feature that launched with Circle 3.0 in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members earn points for posting, commenting, and joining live events. They level up on leaderboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can unlock cool rewards for top members. This is a cool feature that keeps people coming back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My community engagement jumped 40% after I turned on gamification. Other members started competing for top spots.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image88b468_1853b4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image88b468_1853b4 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gamification-980x354.png\" alt=\"Circle Gamification\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='6-chat-agents'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Chat Agents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle&#8217;s AI-powered chat agents can answer questions for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Train the agent on your content. It responds to community members when you&#8217;re not online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the more advanced features on the circle platform. It saves community managers tons of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle allows for the creation of community posts with rich formatting options. The chat agents work right inside these conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image82ffc0_b0d29c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image82ffc0_b0d29c size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/chat-agents-980x532.png\" alt=\"Circle Chat Agents\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='7-automation-workflow'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Automation Workflow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond check-ins, Circle&#8217;s workflows do way more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle&#8217;s automation workflows help streamline community management by automating repetitive tasks and personalizing member experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can auto-tag members. Send push notifications. Trigger emails based on actions. Even add workflow delays to space things out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The business plan unlocks the full automation workflow builder. It&#8217;s worth the upgrade if you have a growing community.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagedc5cdb_cb2ed5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagedc5cdb_cb2ed5 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/automation-workflow-980x606.png\" alt=\"Circle Automation Workflow\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='8-website-builder'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Website Builder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This surprised me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle now lets you build landing pages and sales pages right inside the platform. No separate website needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design pages that flow into your courses, memberships, and community. It all connects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it as powerful as WordPress? No. But for most community builders, it&#8217;s enough.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageaeaad8_9fc2c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageaeaad8_9fc2c8 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/website-builder-980x492.png\" alt=\"Circle Website Builder\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='9-email-marketing'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Email Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle now has marketing features built in through Email Hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send broadcasts. Build automations. Segment your audience. Track opens and clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One creator moved their 20,000-subscriber list to Circle. Now they reach course or event members in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email Hub is priced separately based on contact count. But having everything under one roof is a big win. No more Google Forms or third party integrations for lead capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Start with Circle&#8217;s built-in email before paying for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/mailchimp\" title=\"Mailchimp\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37149\">Mailchimp<\/a> or ConvertKit. It handles most needs for community-based businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageefb2aa_110acc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageefb2aa_110acc size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/email-marketting-980x457.png\" alt=\"Circle Email Marketing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='circle-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circle Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s talk about pricing circle charges. Here&#8217;s what each plan costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Professional<\/td><td>$89\/month<\/td><td>Small creators and coaches just starting out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business<\/td><td>$199\/month<\/td><td>Growing communities that need workflows and automation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enterprise<\/td><td>$419\/month<\/td><td>Large organizations with advanced needs and priority support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plus (Branded App)<\/td><td>Custom Pricing<\/td><td>Brands wanting their own iOS and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-assistants-for-android\" title=\"Android\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37146\">Android<\/a> app<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 14 days, no credit card required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 30 days, full refund, no questions asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> Circle&#8217;s pricing is based on annual billing. Monthly billing costs more. Circle charges a transaction fee on every payment you receive. It ranges from 0.5% to 4% depending on your plan. That&#8217;s on top of Stripe&#8217;s 2.9% + $0.30 fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> The transaction fee can add up fast. On the professional plan, you pay 2% per sale plus Stripe fees. A $100 membership sale costs you roughly $5.20 in fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4835d4_9b5f52 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4835d4_9b5f52 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-20-980x576.png\" alt=\"Circle Pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Is Circle Worth the Price?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s my honest take on Circle&#8217;s pricing after 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At $89\/month for the professional plan, it&#8217;s not cheap. But you&#8217;re replacing 3-4 separate tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic plan used to exist at a lower price. It&#8217;s been removed. So $89\/month is now the entry point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;ll save money if:<\/strong> You&#8217;re currently paying for a community tool PLUS a course builder PLUS an event platform. Circle replaces all three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might overpay if:<\/strong> You only need simple group discussions. A free Facebook group or Skool&#8217;s $9\/month plan would work fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Pay annually to save. Circle offers discounts on yearly billing. Also, start with the professional plan. You can always upgrade to the business plan <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/later-social-media-scheduler\" title=\"later\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">later<\/a> when you need workflows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='circle-pros-and-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circle Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u2705 What I Liked<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Clean User Interface:<\/strong> The dashboard&#8217;s menu items are on the left side. Moving between sections is smooth. Circle&#8217;s interface is intuitive for users familiar with Slack and Notion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Powerful Community Features:<\/strong> Spaces, space groups, chat, live stream, courses, events \u2014 it&#8217;s all here. Circle offers more community features than any other platforms I tested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Rich Post Editor:<\/strong> Circle&#8217;s post editor comes packed with options. Bold, italics, headings, blockquotes, and collapsible sections. It makes community posts look professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>All-in-One Platform:<\/strong> Courses, community, events, payments, email, and website builder. You rarely need third party integrations. Circle is the only platform I&#8217;ve found that does it all this well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Native Live Streaming:<\/strong> Host live events without Zoom or external tools. The live streaming feature works great for both small groups and large audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u274c What Could Be Better<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Transaction Fees Add Up:<\/strong> Circle charges transaction fees on every payment. They range from 0.5% to 4% depending on your plan. That&#8217;s on top of Stripe fees. Other platforms like Skool don&#8217;t charge extra transaction fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Course Builder Feels Basic:<\/strong> The course functionality works, but it&#8217;s not as deep as Teachable or <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/kajabi\" title=\"Kajabi\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kajabi<\/a>. If you need advanced quizzes, certificates, or complex drip content, you&#8217;ll find some missing features.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Automation Locked Behind Higher Plans:<\/strong> The best automation tools require the business plan at $199\/month. The professional plan is limited. Circle&#8217;s automation features are basic on lower tiers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Quick Win:<\/strong> Start on the professional plan to test community engagement. Upgrade to business when you&#8217;re making enough revenue to justify the automation tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='is-circle-right-for-you'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Circle Right for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u2705 Circle is PERFECT for you if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;re a creator who wants to create online courses AND build a community around them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to host events and live stream without extra tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want unlimited members on most plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want full brand control with a custom domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re ready to invest in building a thriving online community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u274c Skip Circle if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need advanced course creation features like Teachable or Kajabi offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re on a tight budget and the transaction fee would eat into profits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You prefer a simple platform like Skool with zero learning curve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">My recommendation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re an online business owner who wants community, courses, and events in one place \u2014 Circle is your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not the cheapest. But it&#8217;s the most complete community platform space I&#8217;ve tested.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='circle-vs-alternatives'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circle vs Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How does Circle stack up? Here&#8217;s the competitive landscape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Rating<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Circle<\/strong><\/td><td>All-in-one community + courses<\/td><td>$89\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skool<\/td><td>Simple community + gamification<\/td><td>$99\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teachable<\/td><td>Advanced course creation<\/td><td>$59\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/gohighlevel\" title=\"GoHighLevel\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoHighLevel<\/a><\/td><td>Marketing automation + <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-crm-for-roofers\" title=\"CRM\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CRM<\/a><\/td><td>$97\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mighty Networks<\/td><td>Community + branded app<\/td><td>$119\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/bettermode\" title=\"Bettermode\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bettermode<\/a><\/td><td>SaaS customer communities<\/td><td>$49\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/thinkific\" title=\"Thinkific\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thinkific<\/a><\/td><td>Course-first with community<\/td><td>$49\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kajabi<\/td><td>Full marketing + courses<\/td><td>$69\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Quick picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best overall:<\/strong> Circle \u2014 best balance of community features and course tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best budget option:<\/strong> Bettermode \u2014 starts at $49\/month with a free plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for beginners:<\/strong> Skool \u2014 dead simple, no learning curve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for full marketing suite:<\/strong> Kajabi \u2014 courses, email, funnels, community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\ud83c\udfaf Circle Alternatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for Circle alternatives? Here are the top options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Skool:<\/strong> Best for creators who want simple community + courses with gamification. $99\/month, no hidden fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>Teachable:<\/strong> Best for advanced online courses with detailed assessments and certificates. Starts at $59\/month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde0 <strong>GoHighLevel:<\/strong> Best for agencies needing <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-crm-for-travel-agency\" title=\"CRM\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CRM<\/a>, funnels, and automation. Starts at $97\/month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Mighty Networks:<\/strong> Best for branded mobile apps and large communities. Starts at $119\/month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Bettermode:<\/strong> Best budget choice for SaaS companies building customer communities. Free plan available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a1 <strong>Thinkific:<\/strong> Best for course creators who want fast setup. Starts at $49\/month with a free tier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd27 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/learnworlds\" title=\"LearnWorlds\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LearnWorlds<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for interactive courses with advanced video features. Starts at $29\/month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc76 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/swarm\" title=\"Swarm\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swarm<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for small communities that want a lightweight solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe2 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/disco\" title=\"Disco\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disco<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for organizations running cohort-based programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>Kajabi:<\/strong> Best all-in-one for creators who want marketing, courses, and community together. Starts at $69\/month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wylo\" title=\"Wylo\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wylo<\/a>:<\/strong> Best affordable option for small community builders starting out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/whop\" title=\"Whop\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whop<\/a>:<\/strong> Best for digital product sellers who want community plus a storefront.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u2694\ufe0f Circle Compared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how Circle stacks up against each competitor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/skool-vs-circle\" title=\"Circle vs Skool\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs Skool<\/a>:<\/strong> Circle has more advanced features and customization. Skool is simpler and cheaper for basic communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/circle-vs-teachable\" title=\"Circle vs Teachable\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs Teachable<\/a>:<\/strong> Teachable wins on course depth. Circle wins on community engagement and live events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/circle-vs-gohighlevel\" title=\"Circle vs GoHighLevel\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs GoHighLevel<\/a>:<\/strong> GoHighLevel is better for marketing funnels. Circle is better for community building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Circle vs Mighty Networks:<\/strong> Both are strong. Circle has a cleaner interface. Mighty Networks has better native apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/circle-vs-bettermode\" title=\"Circle vs Bettermode\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs Bettermode<\/a>:<\/strong> Bettermode is cheaper. Circle has more comprehensive features for creators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/circle-vs-thinkific\" title=\"Circle vs Thinkific\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs Thinkific<\/a>:<\/strong> Thinkific is better for pure course selling. Circle is better when community is the focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/circle-vs-learnworlds\" title=\"Circle vs LearnWorlds\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs LearnWorlds<\/a>:<\/strong> LearnWorlds has better interactive video tools. Circle has better group discussions and live events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/swarm-vs-circle\" title=\"Circle vs Swarm\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs Swarm<\/a>:<\/strong> Circle is more feature-rich. Swarm is lighter and simpler for small groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/circle-vs-disco\" title=\"Circle vs Disco\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs Disco<\/a>:<\/strong> Disco focuses on cohort learning. Circle is broader with community plus courses plus events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/circle-vs-kajabi\" title=\"Circle vs Kajabi\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs Kajabi<\/a>:<\/strong> Kajabi has stronger marketing tools. Circle has better community management and engagement features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/circle-vs-wylo\" title=\"Circle vs Wylo\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle vs Wylo<\/a>:<\/strong> Wylo is much cheaper. Circle offers more advanced features for scaling communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Circle vs Whop:<\/strong> Whop is better for digital product sales. Circle is better for ongoing community engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='my-experience-with-circle'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Experience with Circle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what actually happened when I used Circle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The project:<\/strong> I built 3 communities. One for a coaching program. One for an online course. One for a paid membership group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timeline:<\/strong> 90 days of daily use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Metric<\/th><th>Before Circle<\/th><th>After Circle<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tools Used<\/td><td>5 separate platforms<\/td><td>1 (Circle)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Cost<\/td><td>$287\/month total<\/td><td>$199\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Member Engagement<\/td><td>12% weekly active<\/td><td>34% weekly active<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What surprised me:<\/strong> The onboarding experience for new members was amazing. I set up a welcome message and automated check-in sequence. New users felt welcomed from day one. Community spaces kept conversations organized better than any Facebook group I&#8217;ve run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What frustrated me:<\/strong> The course builder felt limited compared to Teachable. I also noticed the transaction fee eating into revenue. On 50 sales per month at $100 each, I lost about $260 in combined fees. That&#8217;s the honest truth nobody tells you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Would I use it again?<\/strong> Yes. Circle is the best community platform for creators who want everything in one place. The engagement tools alone are worth the investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use Circle&#8217;s community switcher tool to manage multiple spaces quickly. It saves time when you run more than one community. Keyboard shortcuts make navigation even faster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image7db4f3_f01376 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7db4f3_f01376 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-26-980x417.png\" alt=\"Circle Personal Experience\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns141432_37b68d-71{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns141432_37b68d-71 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns141432_37b68d-71\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn141432_a6e852-4b kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Circle for FREE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='final-thoughts'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get Circle if:<\/strong> You want to build a serious online community with courses, events, and payments under one brand. You&#8217;re willing to invest $89+\/month for the best community engagement tools available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skip Circle if:<\/strong> You just need simple group discussions. Or you can&#8217;t afford the transaction fees on top of monthly pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My verdict:<\/strong> After 90 days, I&#8217;m sold on Circle. It&#8217;s not perfect. The course builder needs work. The enterprise plan pricing is steep. But for community building? It&#8217;s the best platform I&#8217;ve tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle.so is an all-in-one community platform that lives up to its promise. 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