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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$89.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Circle
Star Rating
(223)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$89.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansHigher Logic Thrive
Star Rating
(429)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Higher Logic ThriveSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Higher Logic Thrive excels in email marketing features, particularly in "Sending Outbound Emails" with a score of 9.0, while Circle's score in this area is not specified, indicating a potential gap in email capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Circle shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, compared to Higher Logic Thrive's score of 8.2, suggesting that Circle may provide a more intuitive user experience for everyday tasks.
- G2 users highlight that Higher Logic Thrive has a strong performance in "Quality of Support," both products scoring 8.9, but users on G2 note that Thrive's support is particularly responsive and helpful, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Users say that Higher Logic Thrive offers robust "Community Building" features, especially in "Email Integration" with a score of 8.3, while Circle's score of 6.5 in the same area indicates a less effective integration for community engagement.
- Reviewers mention that Circle provides superior "Reporting & Analytics" capabilities, particularly in "Customer Engagement" with a score of 8.2, while Higher Logic Thrive's score of 8.1 suggests it may not be as comprehensive in tracking user interactions.
- Users report that Higher Logic Thrive's "Customization" options score 8.4, allowing for tailored solutions, whereas Circle's customization features may not be as flexible, impacting the ability to adapt the software to specific organizational needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Circle
Professional
$89.00
Per Month
Get key community building features, all in one place.
- Courses
- Events and live streams
- Website builder
Higher Logic Thrive
No pricing availableFree Trial
Circle
Free Trial is available
Higher Logic Thrive
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
204
8.5
371
Ease of Use
8.9
216
8.1
373
Ease of Setup
8.6
207
7.8
233
Ease of Admin
8.6
178
8.3
247
Quality of Support
8.4
191
8.9
361
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
175
9.0
241
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
206
9.1
356
Features by Category
Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.7
155
Not enough data
9.0
157
Not enough data
8.6
154
Not enough data
8.4
88
Online Marketing
Not enough data
7.8
87
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.2
128
Not enough data
8.3
78
Lead Management
Not enough data
7.9
58
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
7.9
52
Campaign Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
147
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
57
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.0
61
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
7.7
39
Agentic AI - Marketing Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
7.9
41
Community Building
6.7
190
6.8
31
6.9
190
7.8
59
6.6
167
8.0
14
5.7
165
Feature Not Available
7.7
168
8.2
15
8.2
165
8.3
16
Community Improvement
7.2
164
7.9
18
5.9
162
7.4
15
5.6
160
7.3
14
4.7
157
6.7
13
Customer Analytics
6.7
181
7.7
48
8.0
184
8.0
60
6.8
179
7.8
63
6.8
180
7.0
27
Community Management
8.0
183
7.6
47
7.9
186
7.2
50
8.0
162
8.3
15
Community Analytics
7.0
161
8.5
17
6.8
160
7.6
13
6.7
157
8.0
17
8.1
159
8.3
16
Agentic AI - Online Community Management
7.3
16
7.3
5
6.7
16
6.3
5
6.2
17
7.3
5
6.2
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
6.4
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Circle and Higher Logic Thrive are categorized as Online Community Management
Unique Categories
Circle has no unique categories
Higher Logic Thrive is categorized as Marketing Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Circle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Higher Logic Thrive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Non-Profit Organization Management
36.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Education Management
4.5%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
45.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Circle has no discussions with answers
CEO AMA?
1 Comment
JP
Hi Becca! Without a lot of context, we would say an Ask Me Anything (AMA) with the CEO could be a good way to boost engagement, as long as your member base...Read more
What benefits do these users get from the online community?
1 Comment
Official Response from Higher Logic Thrive
We often hear from our association customers that their community has become their members’ number one benefit. In an online member community, your members...Read more
What is an online community platform?
1 Comment
Official Response from Higher Logic Thrive
An online community is a dedicated online space created by an organization where users can connect with each other and with you.Read more
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