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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$89.00 Per Month
Contact Us Per Year
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 plansHivebrite
Star Rating
(199)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Hivebrite excels in Quality of Support, scoring 9.2 compared to Circle's 8.4. Reviewers mention that Hivebrite's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Circle has a slight edge in Ease of Use, with a score of 8.9 versus Hivebrite's 8.6. Users on G2 say that Circle's interface is more intuitive, which helps new users get started without a steep learning curve.
- Users say that Hivebrite shines in Social Network Integration, scoring 7.9 compared to Circle's 6.7. Reviewers highlight Hivebrite's ability to seamlessly connect with various social platforms, enhancing community engagement.
- G2 users report that both products are on par in terms of Has the product been a good partner in doing business, with both scoring 9.0. Reviewers mention that both Hivebrite and Circle foster strong relationships with their clients.
- Users report that Circle offers a more competitive Entry Level Price at $89.00, while Hivebrite requires potential customers to contact them for pricing. Reviewers mention that this transparency in pricing makes Circle more appealing for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Hivebrite's Advanced Portal Features score slightly higher at 8.3 compared to Circle's 8.2. Users say that Hivebrite provides more robust customization options, allowing organizations to tailor their portals to specific 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
Hivebrite
Connect
Contact Us
Per Year
An “out of the box” configuration that includes the community fundamentals needed to bring together and empower your members.
- Custom landing pages
- Global admins with custom permissions
- Resource libraries
Free Trial
Circle
Free Trial is available
Hivebrite
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
204
8.2
159
Ease of Use
8.9
216
8.5
159
Ease of Setup
8.6
207
8.1
133
Ease of Admin
8.6
178
8.3
142
Quality of Support
8.4
191
9.3
152
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
175
9.0
135
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
206
9.2
151
Features by Category
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
6.6
17
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
6.6
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.8
17
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
8.1
21
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.8
17
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Community Building
6.7
190
7.7
98
6.9
190
7.2
86
6.6
167
7.3
61
5.7
165
7.2
62
7.7
168
8.0
64
8.2
165
8.0
66
Community Improvement
7.2
164
6.9
61
5.9
162
7.0
62
5.6
160
6.1
58
4.7
157
6.1
54
Customer Analytics
6.7
181
7.5
90
8.0
184
7.8
99
6.8
179
7.7
90
6.8
180
7.0
70
Community Management
8.0
183
8.0
83
7.9
186
8.2
95
8.0
162
8.2
56
Community Analytics
7.0
161
7.6
54
6.8
160
6.7
51
6.7
157
7.8
55
8.1
159
8.2
55
Agentic AI - Online Community Management
7.3
16
5.8
18
6.7
16
6.2
18
6.2
17
6.3
18
6.2
17
6.2
17
6.4
17
6.1
17
6.4
17
6.3
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Circle and Hivebrite are categorized as Online Community Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Circle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hivebrite
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
24.7%
Higher Education
14.0%
Education Management
8.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.3%
Civic & Social Organization
3.8%
Other
45.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Circle has no discussions with answers
Hivebrite has no discussions with answers
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