ActiveCampaign vs Circle: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Both prices below were read from each vendor's own pricing page on the date shown.
Pricing side by side
| Plan | ActiveCampaign | Circle |
|---|---|---|
| tier 1 | $15/mo — 1 user | $49/mo — Up to 100 members, organized discussion spaces, direct messaging, standard branding |
| tier 2 | $49/mo — 1 user | $99/mo — Up to 10,000 members, online course modules, live video streaming, custom domain, zero transaction fees |
| tier 3 | $79/mo — 3 users | $219/mo — Up to 100,000 members, automated workflow triggers, advanced analytics, custom profile fields |
| tier 4 | $145/mo — 5 users | $399/mo — Dedicated customer success manager, custom SLA, SSO, priority technical support |
read from both vendors' pricing pages · 20 Aug 2026 · how we verify
Choose ActiveCampaign if
- Small businesses wanting automation and CRM from one vendor
- Anyone who wants a stated refund path rather than a trial that quietly converts
Choose Circle if
- Creators and brands running a paid community
Where each one disappoints
ActiveCampaign
- Teams above five people — every tier bundles a fixed seat count
Circle
- Open support forums — pricing assumes membership revenue
Compiled by Stepan Noianov from both vendors' own sites. Something wrong? Report an inaccuracy.