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Circle vs Feeld

Circle logo

Circle

Parenting & Family

The all-in-one community platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Feeld logo

Feeld

Dating & Social

Dating for the open-minded

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Feeld has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Circle location tracking is basic and less granular than some competitors; Feeld technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
  • They diverge on capability: Circle covers Spaces, Feeld covers Couple Profiles.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Circle and Feeld actually diverge.

Attributes where Circle and Feeld differ
AttributeCircleFeeld
Starting price$49/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
CategoryParenting & FamilyDating & Social
Founded20202014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Circle

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

Only in Feeld

  • Couple Profiles
  • 20+ Sexualities
  • 20+ Gender Identities
  • Incognito Mode
  • Group Chat
  • Desires Tags

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Circle

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

Feeld

No use cases recorded yet. See the Feeld review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Feeld

  • Technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
  • Automatic account blocking on any user report without human review upfront, leading to false positives
  • Normie creep diluting the community as mainstream daters join, watering down the curated pool of genuinely open-minded users
  • Smaller user base in rural and non-urban areas limiting options outside major cities
  • User behavior issues including unicorn hunting by couples and transactional approaches that disrespect authentic connection

Pricing, plan by plan

Circle

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

Feeld

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Feeld review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Circle if

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

Choose Feeld if

  • You need couple profiles.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want 20+ sexualities.

Questions people ask

Is Circle or Feeld better?
Neither clearly leads. Circle starts at $49/month and Feeld at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Circle or Feeld?
Feeld has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Circle and Free for Feeld.
Does Circle or Feeld run on more platforms?
Circle runs on Ios, Android, Web. Feeld runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Feeld for free?
Yes. Feeld has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Circle starts at $49/month.
What is Circle best used for?
Circle is most often used for running a branded online community with discussion spaces, selling and delivering courses to an audience, hosting events and live streams for members, operating paid memberships with checkout and payments. Of those, running a branded online community with discussion spaces and selling and delivering courses to an audience are not what Feeld is typically brought in for.
What can Circle do that Feeld cannot?
Circle covers Spaces, Events, Courses, Member Directory. Feeld covers Couple Profiles, 20+ Sexualities, 20+ Gender Identities, Incognito Mode. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Feeld: What is Feeld's pricing?

Feeld's Majestic tier (single paid plan) costs $11.99/month or $23.99 for three months ($8/month). Regional and device pricing variations exist, with Premium Plus ($34.99/month single or roughly $17/month annually) adding priority likes and advanced features.

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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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Feeld: How does Feeld's Constellation feature work?

Constellation allows couples to link their accounts into a shared profile introduced in 2024. Both partners see incoming likes and browse profiles together, making it useful for couples exploring non-traditional relationships.

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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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Feeld: How many gender identities and orientations does Feeld support?

Feeld supports 20+ gender identities and 20+ sexual orientations. Profiles can list relationship structures including open, poly, partnered-and-curious, and solo.

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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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Feeld: What features are available in the free tier?

Free tier includes basic profile creation, limited profile browsing, and restricted messaging capabilities. Majestic premium adds the ability to see who liked you and advanced filters.

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Feeld: How many active users does Feeld have?

Feeld has grown to 2M+ active users and consistently ranks in the Google Play top 10 in its dating app category.

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