Compare Circle and Thinkific 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$89.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Circle
Star Rating
(395)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$89.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansThinkific
Star Rating
(393)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ThinkificSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Thinkific excels in providing a user-friendly experience, with many users appreciating its streamlined interface for both content creators and learners. One user highlighted how easy it is to customize the platform to fit their branding needs, making it a great choice for businesses looking to personalize their offerings.
- Users say Circle stands out for its community-building features, with feedback emphasizing the convenience of having a community just a tap away. This makes it an attractive option for those focused on engagement and interaction within their user base.
- Reviewers mention that Thinkific's implementation process is quick and intuitive, which is a significant advantage for users who want to get started without a steep learning curve. The platform's ability to display products for sale and handle payments effortlessly is also frequently praised.
- According to verified reviews, Circle offers impressive flexibility and support, which users find beneficial for adapting the platform to their specific needs. This adaptability can be crucial for businesses that require a tailored approach to community management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms have similar ease of use ratings, Thinkific's overall satisfaction score is higher, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience. The clean look and abundance of features contribute to this favorable perception.
- Users report that while Circle has a slightly higher star rating, Thinkific's recent feedback suggests a more consistent performance in meeting user expectations, particularly in terms of quality of support and product direction, which are critical for long-term satisfaction.
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
Thinkific
No pricing availableFree Trial
Circle
Free Trial is available
Thinkific
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
330
8.4
298
Ease of Use
8.8
376
8.8
304
Ease of Setup
8.4
330
8.5
256
Ease of Admin
8.5
301
8.6
235
Quality of Support
8.3
293
8.7
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
293
8.8
233
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
324
8.7
288
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.1
78
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.4
75
Not enough data
8.1
78
Not enough data
7.5
72
Training & Learning
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
8.1
73
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
7.7
74
Not enough data
7.3
74
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.9
37
Not enough data
5.9
34
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
113
Not enough data
8.3
115
Course Management
Not enough data
8.3
112
Not enough data
8.3
113
Integration
Not enough data
7.0
96
Not enough data
7.6
106
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
7.9
112
Platform Customization
Not enough data
8.3
105
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
5.6
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Building
7.1
209
Feature Not Available
6.9
194
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.4
48
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
Community Improvement
7.2
179
Not enough data
5.0
162
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
Customer Analytics
6.7
187
6.7
5
7.9
198
7.4
7
6.8
182
7.9
7
6.7
180
Not enough data
Community Management
8.1
213
7.7
5
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
8.8
30
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Community Management
7.3
16
Not enough data
6.4
15
Not enough data
5.8
21
Not enough data
6.4
18
Not enough data
6.3
16
Not enough data
6.5
17
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
7.3
80
Not enough data
7.9
84
Not enough data
8.2
81
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.0
76
Course Management
Not enough data
7.0
72
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.2
70
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
8.5
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
71
Interface
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
7.6
69
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.1
78
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
32
Not enough data
6.7
30
Not enough data
5.8
29
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.9
14
Platform
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Circle and Thinkific are categorized as Online Community Management and Online Learning Platform
Unique Categories
Circle has no unique categories
Thinkific is categorized as Customer Education, Other Marketing, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Course Authoring, and eLearning Content
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Circle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Thinkific
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
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.6%
Professional Training & Coaching
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.5%
Consulting
7.7%
Education Management
6.9%
Other
55.0%
Professional Training & Coaching
10.6%
E-Learning
10.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.7%
Education Management
8.7%
Higher Education
6.8%
Other
54.8%
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Discussions
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CM
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1 Comment
CM
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