The all-in-one Tribe alternative
Create content that stands out and drives revenue in 2022, with Circle
With no mobile app, live streams or monetization options, online communities struggle with Tribe. Circle gives community managers the tools they need to grow their audience and business.
13,000+
Brands use Circle to power their online communities
2M+
Members across Circle communities
It’s 2022 — grabbing people’s attention is hard
And Tribe isn’t making it any easier.
Tribe’s text-based online communities are missing the features that keep your members excited about your content, engaging with each other, and buying from you.
Circle is the all-in-one tool to keep your members coming back for more
Bring your people together, inspire your members, and monetize your content — all in one place.
Go live
Get to know your members face-to-face with native live streaming.
Go big
Grow your online community and your income with content and online courses that are easy to monetize.
Go inspire
Share exciting content with features designed for modern creators and online communities.
Inspire your community with live streams
Get face-to-face time with your members. Support your promotional activities with the most engaging format on community platforms: video.
Interactive, shared experiences
Video & audio that works
Promote upcoming events with RSVPs
Make money your own way with Circle
Circle community platforms have built-in monetization options. Charge whatever you want for your content and online courses, whenever you want to, with minimal effort from you or your members.
Absolute control on what you charge
Payment options that fit your audience
Increase conversions and revenue
Circle gives you ways to engage that Tribe can’t match
Grow your community on the move
Use Circle’s mobile app (iOS only) to stay in touch with your members while you’re on the go. No desktop needed.
Engage one-to-one and one-to-many
Get to know your community one member at a time with private, direct messaging.
Launch exclusive group chats
Add private group chats to your community platform. Use them to build more connections and share premium content with select members.
Keep members coming back to your content
Easily set up events and recurring events. Display them at the center of your thriving community so everyone knows what’s coming up and can RSVP.
NEW! Chat spaces
Get together to chat in real-time with hundreds of your members — the Circle alternative to Slack and Discord. Coming soon.
NEW! Courses
Run courses in Circle. Add another revenue stream to your business without ever leaving your online community. Coming soon.
Integrates with your favorite tools
Everything you need to engage your community is built inside Circle. If you want to connect certain tools here and there, you get thousands of integrations via Zapier.
Rich member profiles
Put the spotlight on your members with searchable member directories and rich profiles that show their true colors. Make it easier for your members to discover each other.
Single sign-on (SSO)
Allow members to join your community using their existing social profiles & tools. Put user experience first and see your engagement grow.
Office hours 2x per week and support from +5K creators
Meet us live twice a week and get answers to your burning questions. See how others are using Circle to build their community. Share your wins, make new friends, and have fun!
Meet and greet with seasoned community builders like Pat Flynn (Smart Passive Income), Noele Flowers (Teachable), and Pedro Hernandes (Gumroad).
Tribe vs Circle
Circle gives modern creators tools to engage with their audience
Circle
Tribe
Live streaming
Engage your community with co-hosted streams
Not available
Private messages
Connect with members on a personal level
Not available
Group messages
Private chats with up to 50 select members
Not available
Chat spaces
100s of members sharing similar interests — coming soon!
Not available
Tribe vs Circle
Circle makes getting paid easy
Circle
Tribe
Membership tiers
Unlock content for paying members
Not available
Subscription payments
Weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual subscriptions
Not available
One-time payments
Members can pay without leaving your community
Not available
Free trials
Attract new members with free access to your content
Not available
Coupons
Create promotional events & discounts
Not available
Upsells
Create a value ladder and sell access to premium content
Not available
Tribe vs Circle
Build an engaged community and save $300/mo with Circle
Circle
Tribe
Monthly price
$99/mo
$399/mo
Members
Up to 25,000
Up to 10,000
Payments
One-time, memberships & subscriptions
Not available
Live streams
Up to 100 attendees & 6 hosts
Not available
Migrating from Tribe?
We know switching platforms can be stressful…
You don’t need to move your entire community all at once.
Get started with Circle for free, invite a few members and try some of the features you’ve been missing with Tribe.
Once you see community engagement grow, you — and your members — will feel at home.
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