Switch from Circle to Who's In
Circle is community-platform-first — strong on forums + courses, light on real-world events + dues. Per-member pricing escalates fast. Move to Who's In Clubs at $8.25/mo billed annually flat — built for real-world clubs and member organisations.
Everything included in one simple plan. No credit card required to start.
Why organizers switch from Circle
Per-member pricing escalates with growth
Circle's pricing scales with active member count. A 100-member community pays one rate; 1,000+ pays substantially more. Multi-tier features (live streams, gamification, branded apps) come as separate paid add-ons.
Who's In Clubs is $8.25/mo billed annually flat — unlimited members. The plan price doesn't change as you grow from 50 to 5,000+ members. All features bundled.
Forum-first, light on real-world events + dues
Circle is strong on forums, member directory, and courses. Real-world events (recurring meetups, workshops, fixtures) are basic. Dues collection requires Stripe wired in manually with limited recurring-payment depth.
Who's In Clubs is built for real-world clubs and associations: recurring events, fixture lists, member-only sessions, dues collection via Stripe Connect with auto-renewal, dunning sequences, family plans.
No native member ID + check-in flow
Circle doesn't have member ID badges, Wallet passes, or check-in flows for in-person meetups. Members are forum users, not real-world attendees.
Who's In Clubs gives every member a Wallet pass member ID. QR check-in at meetups + events. Capacity caps + waitlists. Real-world clubs need this; Circle doesn't ship it.
Step 1: Export from Circle
Get your data out
Export member directory
In Circle admin, navigate to Members > Export > CSV. Captures name, email, member tier, joined date, custom profile fields.
Document community structure
Spaces > Document. Take screenshots or note your forum / channel structure for replication in Who's In Clubs (or a paired forum tool).
Export upcoming events
Events > Upcoming > Export. Captures event title, date, registered members.
Document membership tiers + pricing
Membership Tiers > Document. Each tier with pricing, renewal terms, gated content for replication.
Export courses + content
If you have courses, document them. Circle has native courses; Who's In Clubs doesn't — pair with Teachable / Thinkific / Kajabi for course delivery if needed.
Step 2: Set up on Who's In
Get running in minutes
Create your Who's In Clubs
Sign up at whos-in.app/clubs. Add organisation name, branding, custom domain.
Configure membership tiers
Recreate your tier hierarchy with pricing + renewal terms. Family plan support included.
Import member directory
Members > Import. Upload Circle CSV. Map name, email, tier, custom fields. Members get Wallet pass.
Set up dues collection + Stripe Connect
Stripe Connect Standard for monthly / annual dues. Auto-renewal, dunning sequences, lapse-handling.
Recreate upcoming events
For each event, set name, date, time, location, member-tier-gated access. Capacity caps + waitlists.
Pair with Discourse / Discord for forums
Who's In Clubs is real-world-club-first. For forum / discussion threads, pair with Discourse (free for nonprofits) or Discord. Use SSO via OAuth so members log in once.
Feature Mapping: Circle to Who's In
| Circle Feature | Who's In Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Per-member pricing | Flat $99/yr unlimited members |
| Forum / spaces (excellent) | Pair with Discourse / Discord |
| Member directory | Member directory + Wallet pass |
| Real-world events (basic) | Real-world events + check-in + capacity |
| Native courses | Pair with Teachable / Thinkific |
| Dues collection (basic Stripe) | Full dues + dunning + auto-renewal |
| Member feed | No equivalent (broadcast messaging via email) |
| Live streams (paid add-on) | Hybrid streaming (Conference) |
| Branded mobile app (extra) | Branded PWA included |
| No Wallet pass member ID | Wallet pass member ID + QR check-in |
| Limited integrations | Zapier (REST API + OAuth) |
| Community-first | Real-world-club-first |
Total migration time: ~4-6 hours
Most organizers complete their migration in a single sitting. No technical skills required.
Migration FAQ
Ready to switch from Circle?
Create your free account and start migrating in under ~4-6 hours. All features included.
No credit card required to get started.