Starts atFrom $89/mo billed yearly; 14-day free trial
- No free plan
- Free trial14 days, no card
Head-to-head
Mighty Networks vs Circle: which community platform costs less?
At a glance
Starts atFrom $79/mo yearly
- No free plan
- Free trial14 days, no card
Both host paid communities and courses, and both take a cut of sales. Mighty Networks Launch is $79/month with a 2% transaction fee. Circle Professional is $89/month billed yearly with a 2% fee. Both offer a 14-day trial with no card. Mighty is cheaper to start. At the next step up, Circle Business is $199 with 1%, and Mighty Scale is $179 with 1%.
Quick verdict
- Choose Mighty Networks if you want the lowest entry price, or a branded app through Mighty Pro.
- Choose Circle if you want an add-on email tool and plan to grow into higher plans.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Circle | Mighty Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 14-day trial, no card. No free plan | 14-day trial, no card. No free plan |
| Entry plan | Professional: $89/month billed yearly | Launch: $79/month ($950/year) |
| Transaction fee | Professional 2%, Business and Scale 1%, Circle Plus 0.5% | Launch 2%, Scale 1%, Growth and Mighty Pro 0.5% |
| Mid plan | Business: $199/month | Scale: $179/month |
| Upper plan | Scale: $419/month | Growth: $354/month |
| Members | No limit | Unlimited |
| Branded app | Circle Plus only (custom price) | Mighty Pro only (quote) |
| Best for | Creators adding email marketing | Creators who want the lowest start price |
Which one for a Shorts or TikTok creator?
Short-form video brings people in. A community is where they pay. On $2,000 a month in sales, a 2% fee is $40 on either entry plan. Mighty Launch then costs $79 + $40 = $119. Circle Professional costs $89 + $40 = $129.
Circle Email Hub is an extra $99/month unless you are on Circle Plus.
How to choose
- Start both 14-day trials with the same course or community outline.
- Compare entry prices: $79 on Mighty, $89 on Circle.
- Estimate monthly sales and add the fee for your plan.
- Only ask for Mighty Pro or Circle Plus if you need your own app in the stores.
Questions people ask
Is Circle cheaper than Mighty Networks?
No. At entry level Mighty Launch is $79/month and Circle Professional is $89/month billed yearly. Both charge 2%.
Does Mighty Networks have a free plan?
No. It has a 14-day free trial with no card, run on the Growth plan.
Which has a branded app?
Both, but only on top custom plans: Mighty Pro and Circle Plus.
Related: Circle, Mighty Networks, tools to sell digital products.
Sources: mightynetworks.com/pricing, circle.so/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.