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Circle vs Sugester
Both stand on customer community software. 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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Sugester combines customer management, support, communications, and project features, with both browser-based and self-hosted options. Check the plan limits and self-hosting requirements against your needs.
Visit SugesterThe facts
| Circle | Sugester | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: $89 a month | pro: $12 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Sugester |
| Website | circle.so | sugester.com |
| On customer community software | #10 of 37 | #6 of 37 |
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.
Sugester: what it does well
- Free plan includes three users.
- Free 30-day trial does not require a credit card.
- Helpdesk combines email, phone, and other messages.
- Self-hosted version is available by inquiry.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires at least 8 GB RAM.
- Free plan allows 3 users.
- Free plan limits email sends to 100 monthly.
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