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Circle vs Forj: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 4th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Community
37
Best performer
42
  • Customizable Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • Feedback Management
31
42
  • Email Management
  • Ideation
User satisfaction
4.8
User reviews39
Ease of use
4.7
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.6
4.7
User reviews38
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.6
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Established organizations, brands, and creators looking for an all-in-one platform to engage, monetize, and scale a branded community business. 

Associations, Professional Networks, Nonprofits, Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms, Healthcare, and Legal.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
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Video reviews
No video reviews yet
No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
No videos provided by vendor
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5 screenshots
142015
5 screenshots

Circle

Top Features
37/42
  • Calendar Management
  • Email Management
  • Ideation
  • Social Media Integration
  • Website Management
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Contact Database
  • Content Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Discussions/Forums
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Email Reminders
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Event Management
  • Feedback Management
  • Filtering
  • Gamification
  • Group Management
  • Knowledge Base Management
  • Member Directory
  • Membership Management
  • @mentions
  • Mobile Access
  • Moderation
  • Multi-Language
  • Personalization
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Single Sign On
  • SSL Security
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • User Management
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Forj

31/42
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Circle

  • Best Value Community
    Software (2023)

Forj

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Circle
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Forj
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Circle
  • By CircleCo
  • Located in United States
Forj
  • By Forj
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2014
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