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Circle vs Steemit
Both stand on community platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Circle combines community management with courses, events, and related business tools, with web, mobile, and desktop access. It requires a paid plan after the 14-day trial, and live-stream attendee limits depend on the plan.
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Steemit combines social publishing with Steem token rewards and wallet functions. Its permanent records, recovery warnings, and posting rules make account security and participation limits important.
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| Circle | Steemit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: $89 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | circle.so | steemit.com |
| On community platforms | #57 of 126 | #61 of 126 |
Circle: what it does well
- Community tools include discussions, chat, and member directories.
- Courses support sections, lessons, and quizzes.
- Events include live rooms and session recordings.
- Desktop apps are available on all plans.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Professional costs $89 a month with annual billing.
- Live-stream attendee limits vary by plan.
Steemit: what it does well
- Free posting, commenting, and voting
- Supports text, images, video, and more
- Wallet supports transfers and exchanges
- Authors choose reward treatment
- Curators may earn rewards
What to know first
- Signup requires email and phone verification
- Approval waiting list may apply
- Posts require five-minute spacing
- Accounts cannot be deactivated or deleted
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