Compare Disciple and admidio on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Community Platforms tools, Subscription vs Free (open source) pricing to…
At a Glance
Disciple
admidio
Primary category
Community Platforms
Community Platforms
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
Free (open source)
Starting price
$399/month (billed annually)
Free
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Disciple
Branded App — $399/month (annual) or $469/month (quarterly) Annual or quarterly
Branded App Plus — $599/month (annual) or $699/month (quarterly) Annual or quarterly
Branded App Pro — $999/month (annual) or $1,169/month (quarterly) Annual or quarterly
Organisation — Custom Custom
admidio
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
Disciple
Pros
Fully white-labeled, independently app-store-listed iOS and Android apps
0% transaction fees on member and course revenue across all plans
Combines community, courses, and livestreaming in a single platform
No coding required to launch and configure the app
Cons
Entry pricing starts at $399/month, higher than many community-platform alternatives
Admin seats, groups, and video minutes are capped on lower tiers
Monetizable courses require the Plus tier or above
Custom Organisation-tier pricing is not publicly listed, requiring a sales conversation
admidio
Pros
Free and fully open source with no licensing cost
Purpose-built for clubs and associations, not a generic tool
Full data control through self-hosting
Long-running, actively maintained community project since 2004
Cons
Requires your own PHP web hosting to run
Interface is less modern than some commercial membership platforms
Smaller ecosystem and support base than mainstream SaaS alternatives
Use Cases
Disciple
Creator and coaching membership communities — Coaches and creators launch a branded app combining paid courses, group discussion, and livestreams for their audience.
Brand and fan communities — Brands and artists build a dedicated, ad-free space for fans and customers separate from mainstream social platforms.
admidio
Club and association membership management — Manage member records, roles, and communication for a nonprofit club or association.
Event registration for community groups — Run event sign-ups and registration for community organizations.
Document and photo sharing for members — Share files, documents, and photo albums within a member organization.