Circle vs Thinkific
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Circle vs Thinkific: which one wins?
Circle charges $89/mo + 2% (monthly subscription plus transaction fee) versus Thinkific at from $36/mo (monthly, 0% on Thinkific Payments).
On payout speed, Circle pays weekly while Thinkific pays weekly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Circle offers full access email export and Thinkific offers full access (thinkific email with automation). 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. Thinkific fits course creators who want predictable monthly pricing and native payments.