Circle vs Mighty Networks

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

Circle
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Mighty Networks
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Platform fee
$89/mo + 2% · monthly subscription plus transaction fee
$41/mo + 3% · monthly subscription plus transaction fee
Payout speed
weekly
weekly
Minimum payout
Stripe default
Stripe default
Countries
Wherever Stripe operates
Wherever Stripe operates
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes (custom domain supported)
Yes (custom domain on paid plans)
Community features
Full-featured: spaces, chat, DMs, live rooms, events
Spaces, live streaming, events, DMs, AI Co-Host
Best for
Coaches, creators, and brands running paid communities plus courses under one roof
Course creators and coaches wanting community plus cohort learning with a branded mobile app

Circle vs Mighty Networks: which one wins?

Circle charges $89/mo + 2% (monthly subscription plus transaction fee) versus Mighty Networks at $41/mo + 3% (monthly subscription plus transaction fee).

On payout speed, Circle pays weekly while Mighty Networks pays weekly. No difference here.

For audience ownership, Circle offers full access email export and Mighty Networks offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.

Best for: Circle suits coaches, creators, and brands running paid communities plus courses under one roof. Mighty Networks fits course creators and coaches wanting community plus cohort learning with a branded mobile app.

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