# Circle Pricing 2026 | Capterra > Learn more about Circle pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/10002260/Circle/pricing --- # Pricing for Circle [4.7 (48)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002260/Circle/reviews/) Write a Review! ## [Circle](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002260/Circle/) has **1** pricing plan - Yes, has free trial - No free version **Credit Card Required:** No ### Basic $49 **Pricing Model:** Flat Rate **Payment Frequency:** Per Month Basic plan includes: Not available ## Popular alternatives to [Circle](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002260/Circle/) Looking to learn more about Community software similar to Circle? Check out these popular alternatives that are closest in terms of key features, functionality, and benefits. 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Value For Money[4.4(48)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002260/Circle/reviews/) Pros Cons [Read All 48 Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002260/Circle/reviews/) Read Full Reviews Below Francesco P. CEO Arts and Crafts, 1-10 employees Used the software for: Less than 6 months ** Overall Rating 4.0 ** Ease of Use 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 Features 5.0 Value for Money 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 60% 6/10 Reviewer Source Source: Capterra February 4, 2026 "Circle can give you all the tools you need to start a community business, but you have to invest some money upfront." **Overall:** I've tried to test it out for a few month. It is indeed good, but since I didn't have too much money to invest on it in the beginning I moved on to more budget friendly options **Pros:** Circle is a valid option if you are going to build a community, it has a lot of features, easy monetization and rapid customer support when needed (and trust me, if you want to build a community you want to have a good support) but this is true if you have a minimum of money to invest **Cons:** Circle major problem imho is related to the fact that there is not an cheap entry plan if you want to test your idea out before committing to more (like a free or budget friendly option). It has a quite steep entry price, and generally speaking a community needs month to start. Therefore you have to keep some money ready to use if you want to make it profitable. **Alternatives Considered:** [Bettermode](https://www.capterra.com/p/178753/Bettermode/) **Reasons for Choosing Circle:** I've actually moved to bettermode since it's more budget friendly Riya B. CEO and Founder Real Estate, 1-10 employees Used the software for: 6-12 months ** Overall Rating 4.0 ** Ease of Use 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 Features 4.0 Value for Money 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 100% 10/10 Reviewer Source Source: Capterra February 18, 2025 "Best Platform for building an online community (better than Skool)" **Overall:** Overall, Circle has been a game-changer for running my community. Before, I was managing conversations across multiple platforms like Facebook groups, Slack, and Zoom, which was chaotic. With Circle, everything is structured and in one place, making it easier to engage members, run events, and scale the community. While there’s room for improvement, it’s still one of the best community platforms available. **Pros:** I’d give Circle a solid 9/10. It’s one of the best platforms for building an engaged online community, with a clean interface, great customization options, and solid integrations. The best part about Circle is how organized and seamless it makes running a community. Everything—discussions, events, memberships, and courses—is in one place, so there’s no need to juggle multiple platforms. The user experience is smooth, branding is fully customizable, and engagement tools make it easy to keep members active. It’s also great that it integrates well with Zapier and other tools. **Cons:** Circle could improve in a few areas. Automations are limited, so you need Zapier for a lot of things that should be built-in. The mobile app isn’t as smooth as desktop, and analytics could be more detailed. Pricing also jumps quickly as you scale, which can be a drawback for smaller communities [Read All 48 Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002260/Circle/reviews/) ## How should I be thinking about software pricing? [ Be an Informed Buyer: Understanding the True Cost of Business Software It's not just you-budgeting for business software is complicated. We're here to break it down. ](https://www.capterra.com/resources/business-software-cost/)