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Disciple Media alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Disciple Media alternative for most people is Circle (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of course and community platforms. The best free one is Discourse (2.6 GPA).

Disciple Media compared with 6 alternatives: Mighty Networks, Circle, Bettermode, Heartbeat, Discourse and 1 more.

Disciple Media is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $599 per month, billed yearly. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Disciple MediaThis toolFree trial · from $599/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Mighty NetworksFree trial · from $79/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
CircleFree trial · from $89/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
BettermodeFree trial · from $149/moTrial onlyWeb
HeartbeatFree trial · from $40/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
DiscourseFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
KhorosPaidNoWeb

Price against what you get

Disciple Media starts at $599 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Mighty Networks, Circle and Heartbeat.

Bettermode and Discourse start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessDisciple MediaMighty NetworksCircleBettermodeHeartbeatDiscourse

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of course and community platforms, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Disciple Media

  1. Mighty Networks

    Community platform with courses, livestreams and paid memberships

    • Mighty Networks starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($950 a year).
    • Mighty Networks also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Hosts running a paid membership with courses and live events

    Mighty Networks vs Disciple MediaMighty Networks pricing and details

  2. Circle

    Community platform with courses, events, payments and branded apps

    • Circle starts at $89 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
    • Circle also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.

    Suits: Creators and brands whose main product is a community

    Circle vs Disciple MediaCircle pricing and details

  3. Bettermode

    Branded community platform with Q&A, events and AI search

    • Bettermode starts at $149 per month, billed yearly ($199 billed monthly).
    • Bettermode lists no iOS and Android apps, which Disciple Media has.
    • Bettermode also covers AI search and team chat.
    • Bettermode does not cover online courses, which Disciple Media does.

    Suits: Companies building a customer or product community on their own domain

    Bettermode vs Disciple MediaBettermode pricing and details

  4. Heartbeat

    Paid community platform with courses, events and member payments

    • Heartbeat starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
    • Heartbeat also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Heartbeat also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Coaches and creators charging a monthly membership for a community

    Heartbeat vs Disciple MediaHeartbeat pricing and details

  5. Discourse

    Open-source discussion forum software with hosted plans

    • Discourse starts at $100 per month.
    • Discourse has a free plan, which Disciple Media lacks.
    • Discourse is open source, according to its own site.
    • Discourse also covers team chat.
    • Discourse does not cover online courses, which Disciple Media does.

    Suits: Public forums, support communities and product feedback boards

    Discourse vs Disciple MediaDiscourse pricing and details

  6. Khoros

    Enterprise community and social media platform with AI tools

    • Khoros lists no iOS and Android apps, which Disciple Media has.
    • Khoros also covers AI search.
    • Khoros does not cover online courses, which Disciple Media does.

    Suits: Large brands running a customer support community

    Khoros vs Disciple MediaKhoros pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Disciple Media

  • Entry price is $599 a month billed yearly, with no free plan.
  • Unlimited items on the plans are subject to fair usage, and prices exclude sales tax.
  • The page's search metadata quotes GBP prices (from £449 a month), so the dollar figure shown may be a conversion.
  • Zapier and unlimited courses need the $999 plan.
Disciple Media pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Disciple Media?

The alternatives to Disciple Media in this directory are Mighty Networks, Circle, Bettermode, Heartbeat, Discourse and Khoros. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Disciple Media.

Is there a free alternative to Disciple Media?

Yes. Discourse has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Disciple Media alternatives work on Windows?

The Disciple Media listing does not include a Windows app. Heartbeat lists one.

Which Disciple Media alternatives work on macOS?

The Disciple Media listing does not include a macOS app. Heartbeat lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Disciple Media?

Discourse is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.