How much does Circle.so cost?

Circle.so's main plans (billed annually) are Professional at $89/month with a 2% transaction fee, Business at $199/month with a 1% transaction fee, and Enterprise at $419/month with a 0.5% transaction fee. Monthly billing costs more on each tier.

Does Circle.so limit the number of community members?

No. Every Circle.so plan, including Professional, includes unlimited members. Higher tiers instead scale up admin seats, moderators, spaces, and storage, and reduce the transaction fee percentage.

What transaction fees does Circle.so charge?

Circle.so charges 2% on the Professional plan, 1% on Business, and 0.5% on Enterprise and Plus plans, in addition to standard Stripe processing fees of approximately 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

Is Circle.so cheaper than Skool for community owners?

It depends on your scale. Skool's flat $9 or $99/month plus 10% or 2.9% transaction fee can be cheaper for very small communities, while Circle.so's higher base price but lower transaction fees (especially on Business and Enterprise) can be more cost-effective for larger, higher-revenue communities.

What's included in the Circle.so Business plan?

The Business plan ($199/month annually) includes unlimited members, 5 admin seats, 15 moderators, 30 spaces, 250GB storage, and a reduced 1% transaction fee compared to Professional's 2%.

Circle.so Community Membership Pricing Calculator

Estimate net Circle.so community revenue after Professional (2%), Business (1%), or Enterprise (0.5%) transaction fees, Stripe fees, and plan cost.

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Circle.so Community Membership Pricing Calculator

Enter your member count, price, and plan to estimate your net Circle.so community revenue after transaction fees, Stripe fees, and plan cost.

Mathematical Audit

Circle.so Community Membership Revenue Formula

Circle.so charges a flat monthly platform fee plus a transaction fee that scales down with higher-tier plans: 2% on Professional ($89/mo), 1% on Business ($199/mo), or 0.5% on Enterprise ($419/mo), all billed annually. Stripe's standard processing fee (2.9% + $0.30) is added on top.

Gross Membership Revenue = Number of Members × Monthly Membership Price

Circle Transaction Fee = Gross Membership Revenue × Plan Fee Rate (2%, 1%, or 0.5%)

Stripe Processing Fee = (Gross Membership Revenue × 2.9%) + (Number of Members × $0.30)

Net Community Revenue = Gross Membership Revenue − Circle Transaction Fee − Stripe Processing Fee − Plan Subscription Cost

Annual Net Revenue = Net Community Revenue × 12

All Circle.so plans include unlimited members; higher tiers add more admin seats, spaces, storage, and lower transaction fees. Monthly billing costs more than the annual rates used in this calculator (e.g., Professional is $129/mo billed monthly vs. $89/mo billed annually).

Operational Guide

How to Use the Circle.so Community Membership Pricing Calculator

Enter your number of paying members

Input the total number of members currently paying for access to your Circle community.

Enter your monthly membership price

Input how much each member pays per month for your community.

Select your Circle.so plan

Choose Professional (2% fee, $89/mo), Business (1% fee, $199/mo), or Enterprise (0.5% fee, $419/mo).

Review your net revenue

See your gross revenue, Circle's transaction fee, Stripe processing costs, plan subscription cost, and projected annual net revenue.

Real-World Scenario Example

"A community owner has 200 members paying $30/month on the Professional plan."

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numberOfMembers:200

monthlyMembershipPrice:30

plan:professional

Result

Gross Membership Revenue: $6,000.00. Circle Transaction Fee (2%): $120.00. Stripe Processing Fee: $234.00. Plan Subscription Cost: $89.00. Net Community Revenue: $5,557.00. Annual Net Revenue: $66,684.00.

Important Disclaimer

These estimates are pre-tax and for educational purposes only. Pricing reflects annual billing rates; monthly billing is higher. Stripe and other payment processor fees vary by region, payment method, and currency. Always confirm current pricing with Circle.so directly.

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Circle.so Community Membership Revenue Formula

How to Use the Circle.so Community Membership Pricing Calculator

Enter your number of paying members

Enter your monthly membership price

Select your Circle.so plan

Review your net revenue

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Important Disclaimer

How much does Circle.so cost?

Does Circle.so limit the number of community members?

What transaction fees does Circle.so charge?

Is Circle.so cheaper than Skool for community owners?

What's included in the Circle.so Business plan?

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