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Circle vs UrbanSitter

Circle logo

Circle

Parenting & Family

The all-in-one community platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UrbanSitter logo

UrbanSitter

Parenting & Family

Find trusted babysitters and nannies fast

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only UrbanSitter 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; UrbanSitter the App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership
  • They diverge on capability: Circle covers Spaces, UrbanSitter covers Sitter search.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Circle and UrbanSitter actually diverge.

Attributes where Circle and UrbanSitter differ
AttributeCircleUrbanSitter
Starting price$49/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20202011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 UrbanSitter

  • Sitter search
  • Social network matching
  • Background checks
  • Online booking
  • Payment processing
  • Review system
  • Calendar integration
  • Mobile notifications

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

UrbanSitter

  • Finding babysittersnot Circle
  • Date night childcarenot Circle
  • Recurring childcarenot Circle
  • Nanny searchnot 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

UrbanSitter

  • The App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership

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

UrbanSitter

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Browse sitters
    • View basic profiles
    • Limited bookings
  • Premium$35/month
    • Unlimited bookings
    • Full sitter profiles
    • Priority access

Which should you pick?

Choose Circle if

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

Choose UrbanSitter if

  • You need sitter search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want social network matching.
UrbanSitter review

Questions people ask

Is Circle or UrbanSitter better?
Neither clearly leads. Circle starts at $49/month and UrbanSitter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Circle or UrbanSitter?
UrbanSitter has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Circle and Free for UrbanSitter.
Does Circle or UrbanSitter run on more platforms?
Circle runs on Ios, Android, Web. UrbanSitter runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use UrbanSitter for free?
Yes. UrbanSitter 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 UrbanSitter is typically brought in for.
What can Circle do that UrbanSitter cannot?
Circle covers Spaces, Events, Courses, Member Directory. UrbanSitter covers Sitter search, Social network matching, Background checks, Online booking. 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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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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