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Circle vs Peanut

Circle logo

Circle

Parenting & Family

The all-in-one community platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peanut logo

Peanut

Parenting & Family

Connect with moms who get it

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peanut 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; Peanut peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
  • They diverge on capability: Circle covers Spaces, Peanut covers Mom matching.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Circle and Peanut actually diverge.

Attributes where Circle and Peanut differ
AttributeCirclePeanut
Starting price$49/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android
Founded20202017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting & Family).

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 Peanut

  • Mom matching
  • Group discussions
  • Direct messaging
  • Event planning
  • Expert Q&As
  • Fertility support
  • Pregnancy groups
  • Menopause community

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android 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 Peanut
  • Selling and delivering courses to an audiencenot Peanut
  • Hosting events and live streams for membersnot Peanut
  • Operating paid memberships with checkout and paymentsnot Peanut
  • Shipping a branded iOS and Android community appnot Peanut

Peanut

  • Meeting other mothers at a similar stage nearbynot Circle
  • Joining support groups for newborn care, toddlers and related topicsnot Circle
  • Asking parenting questions anonymously through incognito modenot Circle

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

Peanut

  • Peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
  • Faster friend-finding requires the paid Peanut Plus subscription rather than the free swipe flow
  • All profiles must pass selfie verification before use

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

Peanut

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Profile creation
    • Matching with moms
    • Group access
  • Peanut Plus$19.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited messaging
    • Advanced filters

Which should you pick?

Choose Circle if

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

Choose Peanut if

  • You need mom matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want group discussions.
Peanut review

Questions people ask

Is Circle or Peanut better?
Neither clearly leads. Circle starts at $49/month and Peanut at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Circle or Peanut?
Peanut has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Circle and Free for Peanut.
Does Circle or Peanut run on more platforms?
Circle runs on Ios, Android, Web. Peanut runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Peanut for free?
Yes. Peanut 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 Peanut is typically brought in for.
What can Circle do that Peanut cannot?
Circle covers Spaces, Events, Courses, Member Directory. Peanut covers Mom matching, Group discussions, Direct messaging, Event planning. Both handle Ios support, Android 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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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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