Compare Disciple and Hivebrite on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Community Platforms tools, Subscription vs Subscription / Enterprise…
At a Glance
Disciple
Hivebrite
Primary category
Community Platforms
Community Platforms
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
Subscription / Enterprise
Starting price
$399/month (billed annually)
From $895/month (billed annually)
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
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Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
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AI features
Not documented
Yes
Public API
Yes
Yes
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
Hivebrite
Core — From $895/month annual
Flex — From $1,995/month annual
Prime — Custom pricing annual/custom
Custom Fit — Custom pricing annual/custom
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
Hivebrite
Pros
Comprehensive all-in-one platform covering directory, events, communication and monetization
AI-powered matching helps surface relevant connections within large communities
Strong fit for associations and alumni networks with complex governance needs
Every plan includes unlimited end users regardless of tier
Hands-on onboarding support included across all pricing tiers
Cons
Entry-level pricing at $895/month is high relative to smaller community platforms
Top two tiers require custom pricing negotiations rather than transparent rates
Steeper learning curve given the breadth of features aimed at large organizations
Not well suited for small creator communities or informal groups on a tight budget
Add-ons like mobile app and multi-language support are priced separately
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.
Hivebrite
Alumni network management — Universities and schools use Hivebrite to run branded alumni communities with directories, events and giving campaigns.
Professional association engagement — Trade and professional bodies use Hivebrite to manage member directories, events and communication at scale.
Enterprise brand communities — Enterprises build branded customer or partner communities using Hivebrite's monetization and group management tools.