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Circle vs Mighty Networks
Priced at four sizes on whatever each one charges by, the features checked against both pricing pages, and my own verdict on each.
Take Circle if you want a community with courses inside it. Take Mighty Networks if you want a community with courses inside it. Mighty Networks is cheaper at every size we price.
What each one actually costs
The real monthly figure at four sizes with the add-ons each platform forces on you included, from the same engine the shortlist quiz uses. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
| Circle | Mighty Networks | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 members | $129 | $119 | $10 |
| 500 members | $129 | $119 | $10 |
| 2,000 members | $129 | $119 | $10 |
| 10,000 members | $129 | $119 | $10 |
What is actually different
- Circle lists an affiliate programme where Mighty Networks does not, which is their own wording rather than something we verified.
I have used both
Condensed from my own reviews. Every line links to the second I said it, so you can check any of it. Prices in the table above are from this week; the videos are older and the figures in them are not.
Circle
Circle is a community-first platform with strong customisation and AI features, though it has a learning curve and sits on the pricier side.
- You can customise a lot of it and add AI features, which is why I've seen other coaches choose Circle. 13:50
- It's a complete community platform where you can build a home for community, events and courses all in one place. 13:41
- You can upload MP4 files directly and embed URLs as well, so adding video content is dead easy. 16:36
- There is a bit of a learning curve with Circle, and there's a lot you can do with it. 15:23
- I've been part of other Circle communities and sometimes got a little bit lost in and around where to go and what to do. 15:29
- The pricing is a little bit more on the expensive side depending on those features you need. 17:30
From my review, March 2025. Watch it
Mighty Networks
A solid community-first platform with courses and AI features, though it has a learning curve and sits at a higher price point.
- Everything is built around the community element, with courses integrated inside that structure. 31:02
- Has an AI feature called People Magic designed specifically to create member connections. 31:11
- The user interface is really easy to use and easy to build out courses. 32:56
- I found it a little bit difficult to figure stuff out initially. 34:18
- There will be a bit of a learning curve to get your head around it. 33:55
- The pricing is more expensive, with courses starting around the higher tier plans. 31:53
From my review, March 2025. Watch it
Before you sign up to either
| Circle | Mighty Networks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Contract | Annual billing is the published price | Monthly; yearly published for Launch only |
| Payment fee | None on top | None on top |
Reading further
The full price ladder, every plan and the add-ons charged on top are on each platform's own page. If neither of these two is quite it, each page also has the alternatives ranked against it.
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