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 uncapped.
Does HiveLearn have all the community features Circle has?
HiveLearn covers the core community features — discussions, events, member profiles, and direct messages — plus 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.
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Competitor pricing and feature claims verified as of May 6, 2026 against each provider's public pricing page. Pricing changes frequently — check the source for current numbers.
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