Circle's transaction fee has no monthly cap.
HiveLearn caps rev share monthly. The more you earn, the bigger the gap becomes.
Pricing at a Glance
HiveLearnWinner$39–$499/mo · rev share capped at $2,000–$5,000/mo depending on plan
Rev share: 0.25%–4%, capped. At $500k/mo gross you pay $2,000–$4,000 max
Professional $89/mo (2% fee) · Business $199/mo (1% fee) · Plus custom (0.5% fee)
Rev share: 0.5%–2% transaction fee depending on plan, no monthly cap
The Real Cost of Circle
Circle's transaction fee has no monthly cap. At $10k/mo gross on Professional that's $200; at $50k it's $1,000. Every month, on top of the $89 subscription. To get to 0.5% you need Circle Plus (custom-priced, sales call required).
HiveLearn's rev share cap means your platform cost stops growing at a defined ceiling. Predictable costs matter when you're scaling.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HiveLearn | Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Community discussionskey | ||
| Built-in LMS & courseskey | ||
| Quizzes & assessmentskey | ||
| Verified certificateskey | ||
| Events & calendarkey | ||
| Native Slack/Discord/Telegram notificationskey | ||
| Built-in paymentskey | ||
| Capped rev sharekey | ||
| Leaderboards & gamificationkey | ||
| Member direct messageskey | ||
| Analytics dashboardkey | ||
| Free starter plankey |
Feature data reflects publicly documented capabilities as of this page's publish date and may have changed.
Common Questions
Does Circle have a transaction fee cap?
No. Circle Professional charges 2% on all transactions with no monthly cap. Business ($199/mo) drops to 1%, and Circle Plus (custom pricing) drops to 0.5%. All of them are uncapped.
Does HiveLearn have all the community features Circle has?
HiveLearn covers the core community features: discussions, events, member profiles, and direct messages. It also adds a full LMS with quizzes and certificates included in every plan.
What is the cost difference at $20k/mo revenue?
Math example, not a customer outcome. Circle Professional: $89 + 2% × $20k = $489/mo. HiveLearn Pro: $99 + capped $3,000 = max $3,099/mo. The gap widens at higher revenue because HiveLearn caps and Circle does not.
Competitor pricing and feature claims verified as of May 6, 2026 against each provider's public pricing page. Pricing changes frequently, so check the source for current numbers.
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