Circle is web-app community software. We deliver through chat.
| Dimension | Loup | Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Chat-native (Telegram + Slack live, WhatsApp + Google Chat scaffolded) | Web app only |
| Atomic unit | An AI skill | A post / a course / a space |
| Take rate | $149/mo Pro + 3% | $89-$419/mo |
| AI skills | First-class, every pack is a skill | Bolt-on AI feature |
| Imports | Built-in Circle CSV importer | . |
Circle is the right product if you want a polished web app with feeds and threads. We're the right product if you'd rather your community happen in the chat your members already check 50× a day. Run both if it makes sense, our Circle importer lifts members + posts in one click.
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