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Circle is a strong choice for creators and businesses building paid online communities. For a real-world club that meets, sells tickets and checks people in at the door, a lot of that is out of scope or on the higher plans. ClubCP is purpose-built for clubs and free to run.
ClubCP vs Circle, feature by feature
| Feature | ClubCP | Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly platform cost | Free | Paid monthly plans |
| Discussion spaces and posts | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring memberships / dues | Yes | Yes |
| Events with paid tickets | Yes | Plan dependent |
| Door check-in | Yes | No |
| Member messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Your own branded club page | Yes | Yes |
| Insights (revenue, members, activity) | Yes | Plan dependent |
| Export your data | Yes | Yes |
Circle pricing and features change over time; check their site for the latest. Comparison reflects our understanding at time of writing.
When Circle is the better choice
No tool wins for everyone. Circle is the stronger pick when:
- You are building a large, primarily-online community or paid membership brand and want Circle's rich spaces, live streams and course tools.
- You need deep third-party integrations and are comfortable with a monthly cost.
Frequently asked questions
How is ClubCP different from Circle?
Circle is built for online communities and courses; ClubCP is built for clubs that meet in person and need memberships, ticketing and door check-in, all free.
Is there really no monthly fee?
Correct. ClubCP has no monthly platform fee and no paid tiers. You only pay standard Stripe processing on paid memberships or tickets.
Can members chat and post?
Yes. Members can post, comment and receive your announcements and messages from within the club.
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