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At a Glance
Circle
Circle
Star Rating
(223)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$89.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Forj
Forj
Star Rating
(81)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Forj excels in "Contacts Sync" with a score of 9.4, allowing seamless integration with existing contact lists, while Circle falls short with a score of 6.8, making it less effective for users who prioritize this feature.
  • Reviewers mention that Forj's "Quality of Support" is rated at 9.1, indicating a strong customer service experience, whereas Circle's support is rated lower at 8.9, suggesting that users may encounter more challenges when seeking assistance.
  • G2 users highlight that Forj's "Product Direction" is rated at 8.1, which indicates some concerns about future updates and features, while Circle shines with a score of 9.8, suggesting a more promising roadmap and commitment to innovation.
  • Users on G2 say that Forj offers better "Community Management" features with a score of 8.8, particularly in qualitative solutions, while Circle's score of 7.9 indicates it may not provide the same depth in community engagement tools.
  • Reviewers mention that Forj's "Gamification" features are rated at 7.8, which enhances user engagement, while Circle's lower score in this area suggests it may lack the same level of interactive elements that keep users motivated.
  • Users report that Forj's "Customer Intelligence" is rated at 8.7, providing valuable insights for community managers, while Circle's score of 7.1 indicates it may not deliver the same level of analytical capabilities, potentially impacting decision-making.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Circle
Professional
$89.00
Per Month
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Forj
No pricing available
Free Trial
Circle
Free Trial is available
Forj
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
204
8.8
58
Ease of Use
8.9
216
9.0
59
Ease of Setup
8.6
207
8.8
45
Ease of Admin
8.6
178
9.0
48
Quality of Support
8.4
191
9.1
53
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
175
9.5
41
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
206
8.1
50
Features by Category
Association ManagementHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
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Agentic AI - Association Management
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Online Community ManagementHide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features
6.9
197
8.2
41
Community Building
6.7
190
Feature Not Available
6.9
190
8.9
19
6.6
167
Not enough data
5.7
165
Not enough data
7.7
168
Not enough data
8.2
165
Not enough data
Community Improvement
7.2
164
Not enough data
5.9
162
Not enough data
5.6
160
Not enough data
4.7
157
Not enough data
Customer Analytics
6.7
181
8.1
15
8.0
184
8.8
23
6.8
179
7.0
18
6.8
180
7.6
12
Community Management
8.0
183
8.9
21
7.9
186
7.8
22
8.0
162
Not enough data
Community Analytics
7.0
161
Not enough data
6.8
160
Not enough data
6.7
157
Not enough data
8.1
159
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Community Management
7.3
16
Not enough data
6.7
16
Not enough data
6.2
17
Not enough data
6.2
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Circle
Circle
Forj
Forj
Circle and Forj are categorized as Online Community Management
Unique Categories
Circle
Circle has no unique categories
Forj
Forj is categorized as Association Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Circle
Circle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.4%
Forj
Forj
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Circle
Circle
Professional Training & Coaching
11.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.6%
Marketing and Advertising
9.2%
Education Management
7.8%
Consulting
6.9%
Other
54.4%
Forj
Forj
Non-Profit Organization Management
24.1%
Education Management
8.9%
Religious Institutions
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
5.1%
Other
49.4%
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Discussions
Circle
Circle Discussions
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Circle has no discussions with answers
Forj
Forj Discussions
Why is it that when I use Mobilize, when I use it on my official site, it offers for free the option to email the entry to mobilze to every person on my address list, when I use it in my own private mobilize group, it writes it out in response to me paying for it?
1 Comment
Wes G.
WG
Hi Thomas, I'm not sure I understand the question here. If you'd like support on the issue, please reach out to my team by emailing support@mobilize.io....Read more
Is there any way that I can share any posts directly from Mobilize on my social media?
1 Comment
MS
Hi Mogesh! Today, Mobilize content is private so we can't share it directly to social media platforms. In the future we do plan on having public communities...Read more
What is the best way to host a virtual conference in Mobilize? How best to organize upcoming events in a group?
1 Comment
Wes G.
WG
Hi Carly, I assume you have already seen the Mobilize Academy video on our site:...Read more