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Disco alternatives
Disco compared with 7 alternatives: Circle, Mighty Networks, Maven, LearnWorlds, Thinkific and 2 more.
Disco is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly). 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DiscoThis tool | Free trial · from $399/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Circle | Free trial · from $89/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mighty Networks | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Maven | Free | Free | Web |
| LearnWorlds | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Thinkific | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Heartbeat | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Skool | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Disco starts at $399 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Circle, Mighty Networks, LearnWorlds, Thinkific and Heartbeat.
Maven and Skool start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Disco
- Free trial · from $89/mo
Circle
Community platform with courses, events, payments and branded apps
- Circle starts at $89 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). Disco starts at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly).
- Circle also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.
- Disco also covers surveys.
Suits: Creators and brands whose main product is a community
- Free trial · from $79/mo
Mighty Networks
Community platform with courses, livestreams and paid memberships
- Mighty Networks starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($950 a year). Disco starts at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly).
- Mighty Networks also covers workflow automation.
- Disco also covers surveys.
Suits: Hosts running a paid membership with courses and live events
- Free
Maven
Marketplace for live cohort courses and workshops taught by experts
- Maven is free. Disco starts at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly).
- Maven has a free plan. Disco does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Disco lists iOS and Android apps.
- Maven also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Working professionals teaching live courses alongside a day job
- Free trial · from $24/mo
LearnWorlds
Online academy builder for course creators and training teams
- LearnWorlds starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Disco starts at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly).
- Only Disco lists iOS and Android apps.
- LearnWorlds also covers email campaigns.
- Disco also covers surveys.
Suits: Course creators who want interactive video and detailed assessments
- Free trial · from $40/mo
Thinkific
Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies
- Thinkific starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($54 billed monthly). Disco starts at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly).
- Only Disco lists iOS and Android apps.
- Thinkific also covers invoicing.
- Disco also covers surveys.
Suits: Experts selling courses who want a long free trial before paying
- Free trial · from $40/mo
Heartbeat
Paid community platform with courses, events and member payments
- Heartbeat starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). Disco starts at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly).
- Only Heartbeat lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Heartbeat also covers workflow automation.
- Disco also covers surveys.
Suits: Coaches and creators charging a monthly membership for a community
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Skool
Community platform with courses, events and paid memberships
- Skool starts at $9 per month, billed monthly. Disco starts at $399 per month, billed annually ($499 billed monthly).
- Disco also covers surveys.
Suits: Creators building a paid community around a topic, with courses inside
Limits worth knowing in Disco
- There is no free plan; the one self-serve plan is $399 a month billed annually and covers up to 500 members.
- More than 500 members, the API and webhooks, SAML SSO and a branded mobile app all need the custom-priced Enterprise plan.
- Disco charges no transaction fee, but payments run only through Stripe at Stripe's own rates (typically 2.9% + 30 cents).
- Discount codes and sales tax are set up in Stripe, not in Disco.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Disco?
The alternatives to Disco in this directory are Circle, Mighty Networks, Maven, LearnWorlds, Thinkific, Heartbeat and Skool. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Disco.
Is there a free alternative to Disco?
Yes. Maven is free to use.
Which Disco alternatives work on Windows?
The Disco listing does not include a Windows app. Heartbeat lists one.
Which Disco alternatives work on macOS?
The Disco listing does not include a macOS app. Heartbeat lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.