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