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Indie alternatives to Circle
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Circle does, 1 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettermode | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Heartbeat | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mighty Networks | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Skool | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
1. Bettermode
Customizable community platform for brands
Bettermode is a community platform for customer communities, forums and knowledge sharing.
Free plan · Web · Website ↗
3. Mighty Networks
Community, courses and memberships platform
Mighty Networks lets creators and brands run communities, courses, events and paid memberships, including branded apps.
Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Circle?
Yes. 1 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Bettermode.
Which Circle alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: Heartbeat, Mighty Networks and Skool. On Android: Heartbeat, Mighty Networks and Skool.
What makes these alternatives to Circle “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Circle.
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