Circle pricing & real fees (2026-07)
Professional, branded communities and cohort/course businesses wanting a polished platform. Here's what Circle actually costs once platform fees and payment processing are included.
Entry pricefrom $89/mo
Platform fee2%
Take-home on $3k/mo$2,746
Ranks#8 of 18
What you keep on Circle
Pricing plans
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $89/mo (annual) | |
| Business | $199/mo (annual) |
Fees: Professional 2%; Business 1%; Plus 0.5%. Separate from Stripe. Payment processing: Stripe standard on top of platform fee.
Features
- ✓ Custom domain
- ✓ Email marketing
- ? Run your own affiliates
- ✓ Communities
- ✓ Live / cohort
- ? Quizzes & assessments
- ✓ Website builder
They also run an affiliate program: 20% recurring, life of customer (referrals on/after Jun 24 2026) (PartnerStack).
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Verified 2026-07 · sources: official