Disciple
London white-label community app platform for iOS, Android and web, with EU or US hosting
Quick Overview
| Company | Lobaso Limited (trading as Disciple Media) |
|---|---|
| Category | Community Platform Software |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| EU Presence | United Kingdom (adequacy decision, outside the EEA) |
| Data Location | EU or US hosting region, chosen at onboarding |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | ISO 27001 (vendor statement) |
| Pricing | Branded App $599/month and Branded App Pro $999/month, both billed yearly; Organisation from $3,400/month billed yearly, tailored proposal |
| Free Option | Demo on request |
| Replaces | Mighty Networks, Circle, Heartbeat |
Detailed Review
Disciple is a white-label community app platform run by Lobaso Limited, trading as Disciple Media, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 11650127) with its office in Farringdon, London. It builds branded apps for iOS, Android and the web with feeds, groups, direct messages, events, livestreaming and courses, and claims about 2,000 apps built over 12 years.
Pricing is published and high. The Branded App plan is $599 a month billed yearly, Branded App Pro is $999, and the Organisation tier is from $3,400 a month with a tailored proposal. There is no free tier. The homepage lists ISO 27001 certification, SSO, CRM integrations with more than 100 CRMs, and a choice of EU or US hosting region at onboarding.
The company is a UK one, outside the EEA under an adequacy decision, and its prices are in US dollars. Its terms name Stripe as the payment partner. It is a closer match to Mighty Networks than to a forum, and costs far more than forum software for a small community.
What Disciple does well
- UK company with a Companies House number and a London office
- ISO 27001 stated on the homepage
- EU or US hosting region chosen at onboarding
- Fully white-labelled apps on iOS, Android and the web
- Published pricing tiers
Where Disciple falls short
- From $599 a month with no free tier
- UK company, outside the EEA under an adequacy decision
- Prices quoted in US dollars
- The data processor list is on request rather than published
Standout feature. A fully white-labelled app with a selectable EU hosting region, sold with published tiers rather than only a sales call.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- UK company with a Companies House number and a London office
- ISO 27001 stated on the homepage
- EU or US hosting region chosen at onboarding
- Fully white-labelled apps on iOS, Android and the web
- Published pricing tiers
Cons
- From $599 a month with no free tier
- UK company, outside the EEA under an adequacy decision
- Prices quoted in US dollars
- The data processor list is on request rather than published
Alternatives to Disciple
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Disciple?
Disciple is a white-label community app platform run by Lobaso Limited, trading as Disciple Media, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 11650127) with its office in Farringdon, London. It builds branded apps for iOS, Android and the web with feeds, groups, direct messages, events, livestreaming and courses, and claims about 2,000 apps built over 12 years.
Where is Disciple based?
Disciple operates from London, United Kingdom, which places it under United Kingdom (adequacy decision, outside the EEA). Compliance: ISO 27001 (vendor statement).
What does Disciple cost?
Branded App $599/month and Branded App Pro $999/month, both billed yearly; Organisation from $3,400/month billed yearly, tailored proposal. Demo on request.
Who is Disciple best for?
Creators and brands that want their own app, with UK support. A fully white-labelled app with a selectable EU hosting region, sold with published tiers rather than only a sales call.
What are the drawbacks of Disciple?
From $599 a month with no free tier. UK company, outside the EEA under an adequacy decision. Prices quoted in US dollars. The data processor list is on request rather than published.
Is Disciple a good alternative to Mighty Networks?
Disciple is built as a European alternative to Mighty Networks: London white-label community app platform for iOS, Android and web, with EU or US hosting. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Disciple compare to other Community Platform Software?
Disciple is one of several European Community Platform Software we cover. It is most often compared with Mighty Networks, Circle, Heartbeat.