# SimpleCirc Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is SimpleCirc the right Publishing and Subscriptions solution for you? Explore 28 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/168194/SimpleCirc/reviews --- SimpleCirc 4.7 (28) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/168194/SimpleCirc/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of SimpleCirc Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews BD Bill D Circulation ManagerPublishing, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It handles all circulation and subscription managemeny functions very well.“ January 4, 2023 KT Kat T CEOOil & Energy, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Also, processing auto renews after subscriptions have expired causes unnecessary interruptions to digital access. When I raised the concern and asked for a fix, I received another 4 word email response telling me this cannot be fixed.“ January 13, 2026 TK Tim K Art DirectorArts and Crafts, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The new interface is about as bad as it can be.“ October 11, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 28 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use DM Doug M. Controller Newspapers Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SimpleCirc is Awesome" August 19, 2024 5.0 Easy to convert, Simple to Operate. A game changer in simplicity and functionality for our small publications. Pros Simple, Intuitive, Easy to Use, Easy To Understand, Clear, Logical, Not Overly engineered. Cons Anything could always be better, but this product has very few things it is lacking! Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) Old product was on its last legs after 25 years! Review Source AC Amy C. Marketing director/Ad sales Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Settled on the best" January 9, 2023 5.0 Excellent. We have had a few minor issues, and when we do, the team is there to talk with and explain. They are very accessible and responsive. Pros Since I've been with our company, I've trained on two other subscription software programs. Both were loaded with tons of "extras" that made it very difficult to do subscription tasks. I love SimpleCirc because it is SIMPLE but thorough. No fluff. Easy to learn, and meets our needs. Cons The merchandise section, where we can put back issues for sale is not quite as customizable as I would like. But, again, SIMPLE so I'd rather it be easy to use than be more complex and require a ton of training to figure it out. Switched from [Subscription Genius](https://www.capterra.com/p/150952/Subscription-Genius/)[Ad Orbit](https://www.capterra.com/p/139955/MagHub/) MagHub we still use for our CRM. But for subscriptions, they were pretty awful. Just never did what we really needed it to do. Renewals were very difficult and so was handling multiple gifts subscriptions and multiple gift renewals. Subscription Genius was awful, also; just very clunky to use, and always had "bugs" that made us look bad to our very loyal subscribers. Review Source KT Kat T. CEO Oil & Energy Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Should've kept searching" January 13, 2026 2.0 Leaves more to be desired. Customer support needs to greatly improve, software fixes and improvements would keep this software fresh and in demand but no plans to improve some of the problems and limitations makes this software seem like a cheap alternative to better options on the market. Pros Emailed renewal notices. This makes sending and processing renewals much easier for our small staff. Cons Quite the list. I initially thought this would solve the bulk of of our circulation issues. First, not including a date option for vacation holds to end was an oversight on development. Support for customers is insulting. Responses including 3-5 word sentences tell me you do not value your customers or their choice to use SimpleCirc over other options. Feels like more work goes into gaining new publications with less focus on retention. Also, processing auto renews after subscriptions have expired causes unnecessary interruptions to digital access. When I raised the concern and asked for a fix, I received another 4 word email response telling me this cannot be fixed. Software is supposed to evolve and improvement's and fixes should consistently be rolled out. Why is it possible to enter a date for an address to be updated but not offer the same for vacations. Expiration dates should not land on the same date as publication dates. We should also be allowed to delete payments that are refunded, or at a minimum have an toggle option showing the transaction was refunded. So far our cons outweigh the pros so I am not certain we will continue with this software after the one year mark unless improvements are rolled out. I also strongly encourage alternatives to who is currently offering client support. I get the sense that he is annoyed anytime he has to respond to my emails so unless there is a commission at the end of your correspondence, expect short, dry, and increasingly passive aggressive, albeit, swift responses. The initial claim was "For Publishers, by Publishers," but it is clear that the people who handle and work in circulation were an afterthought because these problems wouldn't exist if their feedback was considered during development. I wish I had more positives or a more balanced review but so far this is my honest feedback after 6 months using this software. Switched from [Interlink Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/179557/Interlink-Software/) Wanted a web based software that could be accessed remotely Review Source LAR Lori Ann R. Editor-in-chief Newspapers Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Norwegian American" January 3, 2023 5.0 Excellent; great customer suppor Pros Web-based; perfect for our remote team. Very easy to use. Cons I would like to be able to distinugish between print and digital subscribers Reason for choosing SimpleCirc Offered what I needed Switched from [Interlink Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/179557/Interlink-Software/) Interlink was not web-based and not good for our remote time. It also did not support auto-renewals. Review Source BR Becky R. GM Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SimpleCirc lives up to it's name" July 21, 2023 5.0 Finally a product that says what it will do and it does it! Pros It's simple for us and simple for subscribers to use. YAY! Cons Would love the ability to run our online store from the system also. Reason for choosing SimpleCirc Cost for the first. The second, The vendor could not provide access to the digital edition from their system to our subscribers--would not interface with BlueToad. Review Source FN Florian N. Editor-in-Chief Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Finally an in-house solution for small and medium-sized publishers" January 12, 2023 5.0 We use SimpleCirc daily. It's easy to use and we're glad we made the switch. Migrating such large databases is never fun or easy, but SimpleCirc did an outstanding job. Pros The integration was very easy. SimpleCirc has all the features we previously had with a custom-built in-house software plus way more. Customer service is top notch. Auto-renew was a big reason we switched, but it takes a year to see it fully work. Cons The emails are limited in styling. On the dashboard you see how many active subscribers you have, but I'd also like to see how many active issues. Some subscribers get more than one issue, and having the issue numbers is very helpful when working on the print order. Of course I can get that number in 30 seconds by pulling a report and totaling the issues column. Reason for choosing SimpleCirc The other option we considered was fully outsourcing this department. In the end it's much nicer to do everything ourselves and keep the connection with our readers. Review Source AH ASHLEY H. OFFICE MANAGER Publishing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent Customer Service" April 16, 2019 5.0 Pros The SimpleCirc team has been absolutely wonderful to work with. Top notch customer service. They're always there to help with questions and concerns and make you feel like they actually care and value your business. In a world where great customer service is far and few between, with many making you feel like just a number, we've been extremely impressed with SimpleCirc. The software has many great features such as address verification that will save you time. The navigation is very user friendly. It didn't take long at all to learn the new system and the SimpleCirc team was there every step of the way to make sure that things were going smoothly and we were happy before making the switch. Cons There are a few minor things that could be improved upon but I'm certain that they're likely to be updated if/when they're brought to the attention of the SimpleCirc team as they're always very receptive to suggestions. One thing, for example, would be that I'd like to see an option for sorting by user when pulling the cash sales reports. We're a unique niche publishing company that is happy to be able to use SimpleCirc to manage subscriptions on the road now (we go to farm/tractor shows), but there is also someone at the office taking subscriptions as well and we need to be able to easily distinguish the sales that were made at the show. We have created a separate user login for those employees using SimpleCirc at the show, but when we go to pull the cash sales numbers, there's not an option to be able to sort by user so that we can tell what income came from the show. I'm sure this could be accomplished with a data export, but it would be much easier and less time consuming to have a way to tell them apart when running the simple cash sales report. Review Source BS Bryan S. Publisher Newspapers Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keep it simple, Keep it Perfect" January 25, 2024 5.0 Awesome. When we find a vendor that is this easy to work with we love it. Pros I love that it simply works and is correct each and every time. Cons I don't really have any complaints with SimpleCirc. If I had anything it would be nice if SimpleCirc could provide routine assistance or review for us and help us, particularly with the things we may not know. Review Source MD Mike D. Director and editor Farming Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simplecirc has solved, and is still solving, circulation and sales issues which we did ourselves" October 4, 2023 4.0 Getting teh renewal messages out is wonderful, as is seeing the renewals coming in. Pros The list management system is intuitive,, and clearly written by a publisher Cons Minor criticism about using it. As a one-man publisher it can seem complicated. A film showing how a publication like Practical Farm Ideas has used it would be good. Review Source LB Lisa B. Graphic Designer Publishing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SimpleCirc is a fabulous product" May 21, 2020 5.0 We were using woocommerce and Subscriptions plugin on our website. It was AWFUL - it took forever, you had to put people in in multiple places, the mailing list wouldn't pull correctly - just AWFUL. I found other software options but they either didn't do quite what I was looking for or they were insanely expensive. When I found SimpleCirc, it seemed like the perfect answer. Even with my frustrations with some of the limitations, it's still been a huge help and I really like it. Pros Its SO easy to manage our subscribers, our mailing list and handle renewals and new subscribers. That's really HUGE for us. Cons I run into places where I can't do something I need or want to do and that's frustrating. I can't set up postage based on the amount my buyer spends - which I need for back issues and books. I have trouble finding things because I don't know if they are in the overall settings or in the publication settings - a streamlined settings page would help with that. I can't change things I want to change - like editing the sub categories in a custom field. I have to have somebody else do that for me. I can't make global changes, which I would like to be able to do but it's not as important as the things I've mentioned first. Reason for choosing SimpleCirc Your team seemed more apt to respond to change requests, your interface was simple and easy to use, your price point was great. Review Source GB Gamzat B. Editor-in-Chief Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best solution in the market" January 3, 2023 5.0 The best value\\price rate on the market. Pros This application is easy to use and covers all business activities linked with print magazine subscribers. Cons Low level of customization (if you need something extra). Review Source KP KC P. President Publishing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Perfect Solution for the Job and Affordable!!!" April 25, 2019 5.0 Absolutely amazing! I have been able to cut my subscription management expense by more than 75%. The system allows for better management, insight, and control which has improved subscription renewal rates and overall customer satisfaction. Everything a publisher could ask for, the low cost is just icing on the cake. Pros The software handles all of our subscription database management and usage needs - including all delivery options and platforms including digital and combo subscriptions. The interfaces is quick and not bogged down by any fluff, and is extremely easy to use. Staff training took only minutes and they were able to efficiently access and use - and even remedy pre-existing problems. I can't rave enough about this program, it makes every other option out there seem inefficient and overpriced! Cons Could use some supporting how-to documentation however their customer services is so superior and quick it was not a problem at all. Review Source PL Paul L. Publisher/Owner Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Big Fans!" May 27, 2020 5.0 Excellent. Game Changer. Pros how easily it makes renewals and address changes. In general how it manages our subscription list. Cons I'm not always clear on how features work or how they are intended to be used to grow my business. I don't know where to find documentation on how to implement and use the. If I ask I get the answers but documentation or videos on how to use them would be better. If you are taking the time to develop a feature you must see it as a value and we would like to do whatever we can to grow our business. Reason for choosing SimpleCirc Managing duplicates and address changes. Customer service when we had glitches. (We look forward to being able to take PayPal again!) Review Source EL Eric L. Systems Tech Publishing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "SimpleCirc for use as a newspaper subscriber system" April 11, 2019 5.0 Pros The cloud-based SimpleCirc software really lived up to its name. For a group of small newspapers with limited circulation, it was just what the doctor ordered. Easy to learn and teach others to use, it doesn't have a bunch of options that you'll never use, and a number of options that you'll love to use. Plus, customer service has been excellent up to and including adding new features to make our experience with the system better. Check it out. Their try-it-before-you-buy-it period is an excellent way to get to know the system. Cons My only 'con' was the change in the way our previous circulation software tracked expiration by date, while SimpleCirc counts number of issues remaining. Once I wrapped my head around that, everything else was smooth sailing. Review Source JF Jacey F. Editor Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Finally!" April 20, 2019 5.0 Wonderful! Pros The ease of use is wonderful! After working with a larger circ software program, this one seems like a dream. And if I do have questions or issues, the guys are great with a quick response and usually a fix. They're also really responsive to adding functionality that isn't there yet but that I need. I wouldn't switch back. Cons I'd like to be able to have subscribers opt in to auto-renew subs. I'd like to offer both paypal and CC for payment options. I'd love to be able to sell print back issues with the use of a variable shipping costs table. However, even without these things, it's a win! Review Source AP Amy P. Operations Manager Publishing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Security.Satisfaction.Sanity = SimpleCirc" April 24, 2019 5.0 We have shed the skin of an overly-complex, expensive data management software, with the help and support of SimpleCirc's accessible staff. They quite literally reply to my questions moments after I ask them, often with a return phone call and a conversation instead of a Q & A menu. The saying, "Garbage in, garbage out" is critically important to bear in mind in circ software. If the user experience is confusing or the management is complex, the exports and reports are doomed. It's a huge relief that SimpleCirc has made it their mission to make the front and back end virtually foolproof with no ambiguity to assure that what comes out is complete and accurate. Pros Developed by publishing professionals, SimpleCirc knows that keeping perfect track of subscriptions is essential to success. They know what functions are necessary and, as importantly, which are not so the data is clean and correct. Cons No reflection on it, but I hate even slight learning curves. I want the impossible, which is to hit the ground running. It has taken me a short amount of time to realize that the developers HAVE really thought of every possible publisher need and expectation. Review Source DA David A. Circulation Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We are small publisher looking for an affordable cloud based product. " July 16, 2018 5.0 Pros The fact that subscribers can manage their own account. It has saved us several hours per week of processing and re-entering orders in our server base system. It's very easy and simple to use and being cloud based we never have to worry about off-site backups. The customer support is wonderful Cons You have to have internet access in order to use the product and if your in a remote location it tends to lag a bit. Review Source WG William G. Director of Business Operations Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The Bourbon Review" April 19, 2019 5.0 A great company with amazing customer service with outstanding pricing. They have gone out of their way to really help us get our subscription management under control and would highly recommend them to anyone needing subscription service help. Pros The price is more than reasonable and the customer service is top notch. The SimpleCirc team is amazing at implementing customizable processes and working with us to make our backend the smoothest as possible. Cons The UI can be hard to navigate at times and the report feature, though powerful, can be updated. Review Source RG Rodrigo G. CEO Publishing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Essential for Publishers" January 9, 2023 4.0 Pros Automated renewal efforts and customizable HTML templates. Cons Merchandise and upsell display options are limited. Review Source BD Bill D. Circulation Manager Publishing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent Product" January 4, 2023 5.0 Simplecirc replaced our old circulation /subscription management system when they abruptl went out of business. The conversion was seamless, learning the operating procedures very easy and it handles all of our needs. Pros Simplecirc and a very easy product to set up and learn to use. It handles all circulation and subscription managemeny functions very well. Cons Therre could be more detailed reporting. Reason for choosing SimpleCirc More features for the money. Review Source AF Anne F. Office Manager Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SimpleCirc" April 24, 2019 5.0 Easiest software to learn. Pros Very easy to use. Easy to teach. Easy steps. Cons No refunds in system. If I make a mistake on a credit card. Review Source TK Tim K. Art Director Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "New interface" October 11, 2023 3.0 Pros I really enjoyed SimpleCirc until you redesigned it. Cons Your new interface is horrible. The graphs on the homepage were good. The new interface is about as bad as it can be. Review Source JB Joseph B. CEO Publishing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Makes list management easy" April 16, 2019 5.0 SimpleCirc allows management of active subscriptions simple while creating a stress free experience for customers. It also enables us to manage our renewals and expired subscriptions for both publications easily by printing email and direct mail lists for labels. The list management dilemma has been reduced to a few clicks. Thanks SimpleCirc! Pros This program is simple from a user perspective and enables customers to check the status of their subscriptions and renew online. It has cut the number of incoming calls to the office by half. We are no longer manually checking subscription status and taking address changes or renewals over the phone because of this customer interface. Cons The only draw back to the software is it requires a coder to customize the page. It is not required but in order to achieve some degree of aesthetics it is needed. Review Source SH Sylvia H. Circulation Systems Manager Newspapers Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Simple Circ is easy to use" April 16, 2019 5.0 The support for Simple Circ was great. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] worked through the weekend to get us up and running. When we realized that we needed some additional fields, he made that happen. My experience with Simple Circ has been great. Pros There are many things that are great about Simple Circ. It is user friendly. Easy to understand and easy to use. The price is right. The support when starting up was awesome. They helped with adding specific fields and making it work for what we needed. This is a great product to house subscriptions for home delivery or mailing lists. Cons If you have single copy or buy sale relations with 3rd parties, this software doesn't accommodate those types of things. If you need to house and manage small lists for mailing or subscriptions, this is a great tool. Review Source AW Alan W. Publisher Publishing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good solution " January 26, 2023 4.0 SimpleCirc replaced a very old, custom-built circulation management system and is quite the upgrade. We truly love it. Pros I needed a system that would bring circulation management under one umbrella. SimpleCirc has fit the bill perfectly. Easy to use. I particularly like the renewal efforts, email and while mail. Cons I would use the SimpleCirc e-edition if I could embed it on my website also. That has been my one and only disappointment. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Publishing and Subscriptions](https://www.capterra.com/publishing-and-subscriptions-software/)