Fay vs Circl

Fay8.1Visit Circl7.8Visit

Higher score Fay #6 in On-Demand Wellness Software 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Fay

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Circl #8 in On-Demand Wellness Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Circl

• Fay fits best

  Employers focused on nutrition support

• Circl fits best

  Individuals and small providers booking wellness sessions

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Side by side

Feature	Fay 8.1/10 Visit ↗	Circl 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.8
Ranking	#6 in On-Demand Wellness Software	#8 in On-Demand Wellness Software
Best for	Employers focused on nutrition support	Individuals and small providers booking wellness sessions
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not checked yet	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Fay 4/4 · Circl 4/4
Booking tools	✓	✓
Virtual sessions	✓	✓
In-person services	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Provider categories	Registered dietitian nutritionists	health and fitness; mind and body; treatments; hair and beauty; education (including private tutors)
Primary buyer	Employer	Provider
Our review
Pros	Search and filter dietitians by specialty, location, insurance, and availability Book virtual or in-person appointments with real-time provider availability Get personalized plans, between-session messaging, and grocery rewards	Search provider profiles and credentials across several service categories Book appointments or classes for online or in-person sessions Manage bookings, chat, and payments through mobile apps
Cons	Focused on registered dietitian nutritionists rather than broader wellness services Session costs depend on insurance coverage Care depends on provider availability in a member’s location	Marketplace focus does not cover employer wellness programs Provider terms state an 8.5% commission that may change with notice Services may cost extra even though the app is free to download
Our verdict	Fay connects people with registered dietitian nutritionists for personalized nutrition counseling, making it relevant to employers that want to add nutrition care to their benefits. Members can search by location and specialty, with… Read the review →	Circl is a mobile marketplace where customers find wellness professionals, review profiles and credentials, and book appointments or classes. It suits individuals seeking local or online sessions, as well as solo and small providers who… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fay — where it wins

  • Search and filter dietitians by specialty, location, insurance, and availability
  • Book virtual or in-person appointments with real-time provider availability
  • Get personalized plans, between-session messaging, and grocery rewards

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on registered dietitian nutritionists rather than broader wellness services
  • Session costs depend on insurance coverage
  • Care depends on provider availability in a member’s location

• Circl — where it wins

  • Search provider profiles and credentials across several service categories
  • Book appointments or classes for online or in-person sessions
  • Manage bookings, chat, and payments through mobile apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Marketplace focus does not cover employer wellness programs
  • Provider terms state an 8.5% commission that may change with notice
  • Services may cost extra even though the app is free to download

• Fay8.1/10 · Paid

  A dietitian-focused benefit for employers seeking personalized nutrition care.

  Visit FayFull verdict →
• Circl7.8/10 · Free plan

  A mobile marketplace for finding providers and booking local or online sessions.

  Visit CirclFull verdict →