Bunches vs Circle

Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.

Bunches
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Circle
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Platform fee
~10% · of revenue (NEEDS REVIEW)
$89/mo + 2% · monthly subscription plus transaction fee
Payout speed
monthly
weekly
Minimum payout
NEEDS REVIEW
Stripe default
Countries
US-focused
Wherever Stripe operates
Email list export
None
Full access
Custom domain
No
Yes (custom domain supported)
Community features
Topic-based group chats with discovery feed
Full-featured: spaces, chat, DMs, live rooms, events
Best for
Hobbyist creators running small paid chat communities without a full membership site
Coaches, creators, and brands running paid communities plus courses under one roof

Bunches vs Circle: which one wins?

Bunches charges ~10% (of revenue (NEEDS REVIEW)) versus Circle at $89/mo + 2% (monthly subscription plus transaction fee).

On payout speed, Bunches pays monthly while Circle pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.

For audience ownership, Bunches offers none email export and Circle offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.

Best for: Bunches suits hobbyist creators running small paid chat communities without a full membership site. Circle fits coaches, creators, and brands running paid communities plus courses under one roof.

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