Compare Disciple and almabase on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Community Platforms tools, Subscription vs Custom quote (no public pricing;…
At a Glance
Disciple
almabase
Primary category
Community Platforms
Community Platforms
Rating
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Pricing model
Subscription
Custom quote (no public pricing; sales-assisted via demo request)
Starting price
$399/month (billed annually)
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Free plan
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Free trial
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Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web
Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
Yes
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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
almabase
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
almabase
Pros
Syncs with an institution's existing CRM (notably Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge NXT via TrueSync) instead of requiring a migration
Combines alumni engagement, event management, and online giving in one platform rather than several point tools
Purpose-built for advancement workflows like mentorship programs, job boards, and affinity groups, not a generic CRM
Cites institutional-grade compliance (ADA, GDPR, SOC 2), useful for procurement at universities and nonprofits
Cons
No public pricing on the site — cost only comes after a demo/sales conversation
Narrowly focused on higher-ed, K-12, healthcare, and nonprofit advancement teams, so it's a poor fit outside that niche
Deepest CRM integration is centered on Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge NXT; institutions on other CRMs should confirm integration depth before buying
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.