The verdict
On the data we hold, Mighty Networks comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Mighty Networks covers more of the features we compared: 3 of 4, against 2.
- Mighty Networks starts lower, at $79/mo against $89/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Keep customers longer ranking, Mighty Networks places 11 and Circle 13 of 14.
Side by side
| 8 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $89/mo | $79/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in community | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in email marketing | No | Yes |
| Cohort / live courses | Yes | Yes |
| No transaction fees | No | No |
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Plans and pricing
Circle
- Professional$89 a month billed annually; no monthly-billed price shown.$1,068/yr
- Business$199 a month billed annually; most popular; includes Admin API and Circle MCP.$2,388/yr
- Scale$419 a month billed annually.$5,028/yr
Mighty Networks
- Launch PlanEntry plan to launch a community; yearly price is two months free versus paying monthly.$79/mo
- Scale PlanAdds programs, more automations, third-party integrations and APIs and MCP access.$179/mo
- Growth PlanAdvanced automations, simultaneous promotions and more support from the Mighty team.$354/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Circle if…
Creators, coaches, educators and membership businesses who want a branded paid community with courses, events and payments on one platform.
Choose Mighty Networks if…
Creators, coaches and experts who want to run a paid community with courses, events and native mobile apps on one platform, where members create much of the content.
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