Beamer vs Circle
Head-to-Head
Trying to decide between Beamer and Circle? Here's the full breakdown on features, pricing, and how FeatureOS fits in.
The Quick Version
Three options, side by side
Beamer
Changelog and in-app notification tool
From $49/mo (Starter)
Circle
All-in-one community platform for creators
From $89/mo (Professional)
FeatureOS
All-in-one feedback loop: boards, roadmap, changelog, docs, surveys
From Free (Starter)
Pricing Comparison
Beamer uses per visitor tier. Circle uses per community. FeatureOS uses per seat, flat rate.
| Detail | Beamer | Circle | FeatureOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo | $89/mo | Free |
| Entry plan | Starter | Professional | Starter |
| Pricing model | Per visitor tier | Per community | Per seat, flat rate |
Feature Comparison
Side by side, no spin
| Feature | Beamer 7/20 | Circle 5/20 | FeatureOS 20/20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Feedback Boards | |||
| Product Roadmaps | |||
| Changelog / Release Notes | |||
| In-app Surveys & Forms | |||
| Knowledge Base / Docs | |||
| AI & Analysis | |||
| AI Sentiment Analysis | |||
| AI Duplicate Detection | |||
| AI Included in Plan | |||
| Feedback Collection | |||
| In-app Feedback Widget | |||
| Public Voting Portal | |||
| Guest Submissions | |||
| Announcements | |||
| In-app Notifications | |||
| Email Notifications | |||
| Scheduled Posts | |||
| Integrations | |||
| Jira / Linear / GitHub | |||
| API Access | |||
| Slack Integration | |||
| Pricing & Access | |||
| Free Plan | |||
| Unlimited End Users | |||
| White-labeling | |||
Key Differences
What each tool has that the other doesn't
Beamer has, Circle doesn't
- ✓ Changelog / Release Notes
- ✓ Scheduled Posts
- ✓ White-labeling
Circle has, Beamer doesn't
- ✓ Knowledge Base / Docs
Only FeatureOS has
- ✓ Feedback Boards
- ✓ Product Roadmaps
- ✓ In-app Surveys & Forms
- ✓ AI Sentiment Analysis
- ✓ AI Duplicate Detection
- ✓ AI Included in Plan
- ✓ In-app Feedback Widget
- ✓ Public Voting Portal
- ✓ Guest Submissions
- ✓ Jira / Linear / GitHub
- ✓ Free Plan
- ✓ Unlimited End Users
Which One Fits Your Situation?
Honest breakdown, no sales pitch
Pick Beamer if:
- ✓ Changelog and in-app notification tool fits your workflow
- ✓ You need changelog / release notes and scheduled posts
- ✓ Per visitor tier works for your budget
Pick Circle if:
- ✓ All-in-one community platform for creators fits your workflow
- ✓ You need knowledge base / docs
- ✓ Per community works for your budget
Pick FeatureOS if:
- ✓ You want the full loop in one tool, not stitched together
- ✓ Predictable pricing matters more than enterprise features
- ✓ You need feedback boards and product roadmaps (neither competitor has these)
- ✓ You'd rather be live today than configuring for two weeks
Ready to See for Yourself?
Full platform, 30 days, no credit card. If you're coming from Beamer or Circle, we'll handle the migration.
30-day trial - No credit card - Migration help included
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