# Circle, Discourse vs Thinkific Comparison

| | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 486 | 68 | 402 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (85.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $89.00 Per Month | $100.00 Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Circle

Pros:
- Ease of Use (143 reviews)
- Features (101 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (50 reviews)
- Expensive (32 reviews)

### Discourse

Pros:
- Features (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Content Management (1 reviews)
- Data Loss (1 reviews)

### Thinkific

Pros:
- Ease of Use (92 reviews)
- Course Creation (59 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (41 reviews)
- Limited Customization (39 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (357 reviews) | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 8.4 (306 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (439 reviews) | 8.5 (49 reviews) | 8.8 (312 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (357 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (264 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (328 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (243 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (316 reviews) | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 8.7 (279 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (319 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (241 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (350 reviews) | 7.7 (50 reviews) | 8.7 (295 reviews) | 

---
## Pricing

### Circle

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Professional 

Price: $89.00 Per Month

Description: Get key community building features, all in one place.

Key Features:
- Courses
- Events and live streams
- Website builder

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/circle-so-circle/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Discourse

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro

Price: $100.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- See discourse.org for details

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/discourse/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Thinkific

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Q&amp;A Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | N/A | N/A |

#### Account Options

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reputation System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topic Subscription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bookmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Q&amp;A Tools

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tags** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedding** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Formatting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Course Authoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | 7.7/10 | 98 |

#### Training &amp; eLearning

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (88 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Course Authoring

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### eLearning Content

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | 8.1/10 | 93 |

#### Training &amp; eLearning

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (78 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Knowledge Base

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | N/A | N/A |

#### Knowledge Pages

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **In-Content Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning and Version History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Trees** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Duplicate Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Knowledge Dissemination

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Page Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Extension** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Other Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Knowledge Base

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Customer Education

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | 7.5/10 | 84 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (75 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Content Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (78 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (72 reviews) | 

#### Training &amp; Learning

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-paced** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (77 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (76 reviews) | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (76 reviews) | 
| **Quiz Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (76 reviews) | 
| **Certification Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 

#### Data &amp; Analytics

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (74 reviews) | 
| **Learner tracker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (74 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (74 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (37 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (34 reviews) | 

### Online Learning Platform

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | 7.6/10 | 123 |

#### Reporting Analysis

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Progress Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (113 reviews) | 
| **Course Completion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (116 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (112 reviews) | 
| **Course Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (113 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Education ERP System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (96 reviews) | 
| **Learning Management System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (106 reviews) | 

#### Customer Assistance

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Help and Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (112 reviews) | 

#### Platform Customization

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (105 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (17 reviews) | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Community Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | 7.5/10 | 360 |
| **Discourse** | 8.3/10 | 45 |
| **Thinkific** | N/A | N/A |

#### Community Building

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Member Profiles** | 7.2 (211 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Email &amp; Notifications** | 6.9 (200 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Discovery** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member Referrals** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Community Spaces** | 9.3 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Paid Memberships** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Sharing** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Courses** | 8.7 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Community Improvement

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | 7.2 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Polls &amp; Questions** | 5.0 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation Rules** | 7.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Analytics

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Community Insights** | 6.7 (188 reviews) | 8.2 (30 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Community Engagement Analytics** | 7.9 (201 reviews) | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Reports** | 6.8 (182 reviews) | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **ROI Tracking** | 6.7 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Community Management

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Community Feeds &amp; Discussions** | 8.2 (218 reviews) | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Live Streaming** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat &amp; Messaging** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Events Management** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Admin Roles &amp; Permissions** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Community Management

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 6.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 6.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 6.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 6.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | 7.9/10 | 113 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (91 reviews) | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (81 reviews) | 
| **Assessments &amp; Quizzes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (84 reviews) | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (82 reviews) | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (83 reviews) | 
| **Communication &amp; Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (86 reviews) | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (76 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (72 reviews) | 
| **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (76 reviews) | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (78 reviews) | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (70 reviews) | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 
| **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (73 reviews) | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (77 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (69 reviews) | 

#### Training &amp; eLearning

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (81 reviews) | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (86 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (88 reviews) | 
| **Customer Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (79 reviews) | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (78 reviews) | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (80 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (33 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (29 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 

### Knowledge Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | N/A | N/A |

#### Knowledge Base

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Q &amp; A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Link Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Searchable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public vs Private** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Trackable Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Viewing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Update Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Upload ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Circle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Discourse** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thinkific** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Online Community Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-community-management)

**Unique to Circle (1):** [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform)

**Unique to Discourse (2):** [Knowledge Base Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/knowledge-base-software), [Q&amp;A Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/q-a-platforms)

**Unique to Thinkific (6):** [Customer Education Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-education), [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform), [Other Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-marketing), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Course Authoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/course-authoring), [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Circle | Discourse | Thinkific | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 85.3% | 43.1% | 76.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 13.4% | 36.9% | 19.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.2% | 20.0% | 3.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Circle

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 10.9%
- **Professional Training &amp; Coaching:** 10.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1%
- **Consulting:** 7.5%
- **Education Management:** 7.0%
- **E-Learning:** 6.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.5%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 34.0%

#### Discourse

- **Computer Software:** 10.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.2%
- **Entertainment:** 7.7%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 6.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.6%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Apparel &amp; Fashion:** 3.1%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.1%
- **Design:** 3.1%
- **Education Management:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 46.2%

#### Thinkific

- **Professional Training &amp; Coaching:** 10.4%
- **E-Learning:** 10.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 9.1%
- **Education Management:** 8.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.9%
- **Computer Software:** 5.9%
- **Consulting:** 3.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.5%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 35.2%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Circle

No discussions available for this product.

### Discourse

- Title: [How do I set up a forum discourse?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-set-up-a-forum-discourse) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Setting up a Discourse forum can be a complex process with many different options and configurations depending on your specific needs. Luckily, there are..."
- Title: [How much does Discourse cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-discourse-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Discourse offers a range of pricing options to fit the needs of different organizations and communities. For small communities, there is a free plan with..."
- Title: [What is a discourse server?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-discourse-server) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "A Discourse server is a type of web server that is used to host and manage online communities and discussions. Discourse is an open-source software platform..."
- Title: [What is discourse app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-discourse-app) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Discourse app is a mobile application for iOS and Android that enables users to access and interact with online communities and forums powered by the..."

### Thinkific

- Title: [Would you ever build integration with Salesforce?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-you-ever-build-integration-with-salesforce) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Probably not"
- Title: [Will we ever have the option of charging taxes on top of our course prices?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-we-ever-have-the-option-of-charging-taxes-on-top-of-our-course-prices) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I really hope not"
- Title: [When are you adding additional features in the FREE plan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-are-you-adding-additional-features-in-the-free-plan) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Not thinking of it at the moment"
- Title: [Is there a plan to allow only students/users with a certain @domain.com/ca/net to be able to create an account?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-plan-to-allow-only-students-users-with-a-certain-domain-com-ca-net-to-be-able-to-create-an-account) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Aline! One thing I can think of is to make these courses paid courses while creating a coupon code that&#39;s given to your employees. "
- Title: [How can I add payment method to visa and MasterCard in Panama](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-add-payment-method-to-visa-and-mastercard-in-panama) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Gabriel! While we don&#39;t currently offer a direct integration with payment processors other than Stripe and Paypal, you can definitely use your own payment..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/circle-so-circle-vs-discourse-vs-thinkific)

