Guide · Circles

Accountability circles

Study Circles are invite-only pods anchored to their own room, timer defaults, and shared stats. Use this playbook to launch in minutes and keep members honest between every sprint.

Open the Circles hub Start a live focus room Plan a multi-week track

Circle pricing options

Scale only when your group needs it

You can keep circles lean on the free tier, then unlock higher caps for growth phases without changing your weekly ritual.

Free tier

Great for small pods. Circles support up to 5 members, which fits focused accountability groups that meet weekly.

$2.99/month Host Pro

Unlocks circle growth to 25 members and includes video + other host capabilities if you run larger communities.

Circle growth one-time pack

Need one bigger circle without a subscription? Buy a scoped one-time growth pack for that specific circle.

Launch playbook

Spin up your circle in three moves

Circles bundle a landing page, invite workflows, and an always-on room. Follow these steps to get the first sprint scheduled this week.

Open the Circles hub

Head to /circles to name your pod, pick visibility, and auto-provision a dedicated Study Spaces room plus invite link.

Launch hub →

Lock your defaults

Use Room settings to set timer duration, add a description, and pin rituals so every host runs the same flow.

Edit room settings →

Onboard members

Share the invite-only landing page or code, ask everyone to save their identity, and run a short kickoff to confirm expectations.

Kickoff (10 min)

Celebrate last week’s wins, reiterate the purpose, and capture fresh goals inside Tracks or chat.

Deep work block (40–60 min)

Run two Pomodoro cycles or one longer sprint. Cameras stay optional while circle chat logs check-ins.

Wrap + next steps (10 min)

Call on each member to report progress, document blockers, and schedule the next meetup before anyone drops.

Accountability loops

Keep momentum between live sessions

Start with 2–5 people for tight rituals; scale up to 25 members when your circle earns a Host Pro or circle growth unlock.
Name your default room after the circle and pin a handbook message inside chat for quick onboarding.
Rotate the facilitator role weekly so everyone practices leading and posting recaps.
Log outcomes in Tracks or the focus log so the Circles hub analytics reflect real commitments.