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Badoo vs Circle

Badoo logo

Badoo

Software

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Circle logo

Circle

Software

The all-in-one community platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Badoo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Badoo less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets; Circle location tracking is basic and less granular than some competitors
  • They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, Circle covers Spaces.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and Circle actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and Circle differ
AttributeBadooCircle
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20062020

Identical on both: platforms (iOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Badoo

  • Encounters
  • People Nearby
  • Live Video
  • Photo Verification
  • Spotlight
  • Super Powers
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Only in Circle

  • Spaces
  • Events
  • Courses
  • Member Directory
  • Live Streams
  • Workflows
  • Zapier
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Badoo

No use cases recorded yet. See the Badoo review.

Circle

  • Running a branded online community with discussion spacesnot Badoo
  • Selling and delivering courses to an audiencenot Badoo
  • Hosting events and live streams for membersnot Badoo
  • Operating paid memberships with checkout and paymentsnot Badoo
  • Shipping a branded iOS and Android community appnot Badoo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Badoo

  • Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
  • Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles

Circle

  • Location tracking is basic and less granular than some competitors
  • Does not monitor social media interactions or private messages
  • Requires Circle Home Plus hardware purchase for full home network control
  • Activity reports are limited and less comprehensive than competing platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Encounters
    • Messaging
    • People Nearby
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Invisible Browsing
    • Popularity Boost

Circle

$49/month
  • Basic$49/month
    • Community
    • Members
    • Spaces
  • Professional$89/month
    • Courses
    • Workflows
    • Analytics
  • Business$199/month
    • White Label
    • API Access
    • Custom Domain

Which should you pick?

Choose Badoo if

  • You need encounters.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want people nearby.
Badoo review

Choose Circle if

  • You need spaces.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want events.
Circle review

Questions people ask

Is Badoo or Circle better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo starts at Free and Circle at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Badoo or Circle?
Badoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Badoo and $49/month for Circle.
Does Badoo or Circle run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Circle runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Badoo for free?
Yes. Badoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Circle starts at $49/month.
What can Badoo do that Circle cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. Circle covers Spaces, Events, Courses, Member Directory. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Badoo: When was Badoo founded?

Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.

Source
Circle: How much does Circle cost?

Circle offers a 14-day free trial of the app with all premium features included. After the trial, subscriptions are 9.99 USD per month or 89.99 USD per year. The Circle Home Plus device costs 129 USD upfront and includes one year of free app access, after which the app subscription costs approximately 10 USD per month.

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Circle: What devices does Circle support?

Circle works on Android, Apple iOS, Mac, Windows, Chromebook, Xbox, PlayStation, Kindle, smart speakers, IoT devices, gaming consoles, smart TVs, and iPhones. An unlimited number of devices can be managed from a single Circle account.

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Circle: How does Circle Home Plus work?

Circle Home Plus is a router-adjacent device that connects to your home network via Ethernet (with Wi-Fi backup) and manages all connected devices on that network. The Circle app then connects to this device to enforce parental controls across web browsing, app usage, and screen time across all family members' devices.

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Circle: Does Circle monitor social media?

Circle does not directly monitor social media content, conversations, or private messages. However, it can restrict access to social media apps and websites, and manage time spent on those platforms through screen time controls.

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