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Circle vs Ghost
Circle and Ghost are both creator platforms. Fees — Circle: From $89/mo + 0.5-4% transaction fee. Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees.
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Key differences
- Fees — Circle: From $89/mo + 0.5-4% transaction fee. Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees.
- Both pay out via Stripe.
- Ghost is the older platform — founded in 2013, 6 years before Circle (2019).
- Circle is based in United States, Ghost in Singapore.
Which should you choose?
Choose Ghost if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2013).
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Circle
A community platform where creators charge members for access to courses and discussions.
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| Type | Creator platforms like Patreon | Creator platforms like Patreon |
| Category | Creator Economy | Creator Economy |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | From $89/mo + 0.5-4% transaction fee | 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees |
| Withdraw via | Stripe | Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Singapore |
| Popularity | 52 views · 0 likes | 38 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Circle or Ghost?
Circle: From $89/mo + 0.5-4% transaction fee. Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees.
Where are Circle and Ghost available?
Circle: Worldwide. Ghost: Worldwide.