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Circle vs Mighty Networks
Circle and Mighty Networks are both creator platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $960–$995 on Circle and $980–$995 on Mighty Networks, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $960–$995 on Circle and $980–$995 on Mighty Networks, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Stripe.
- Mighty Networks is the older platform — founded in 2017, 2 years before Circle (2019).
Which should you choose?
Choose Mighty Networks if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
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Circle
A community platform where creators charge members for access to courses and discussions.
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Mighty Networks
A platform where creators build paid communities, courses, and memberships.
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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 | From $95/mo + 0.5-2% transaction fee |
| Payout speed | Stripe schedule after an initial payout delay generally of 7-14 days | Web sales paid out via your Stripe schedule, iOS app sales arrive 8 to 12 weeks later |
| Withdraw via | Stripe | Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2019 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Palo Alto, United States |
| Popularity | 52 views · 0 likes | 50 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Circle or Mighty Networks?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $960–$995 on Circle and $980–$995 on Mighty Networks, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
How fast do Circle and Mighty Networks pay out?
Circle: Stripe schedule after an initial payout delay generally of 7-14 days. Mighty Networks: Web sales paid out via your Stripe schedule, iOS app sales arrive 8 to 12 weeks later.
Where are Circle and Mighty Networks available?
Circle: Worldwide. Mighty Networks: Worldwide.