# Disciple — Full Reference > Disciple is a mobile-first community platform that lets creators, brands, and organisations launch their own fully branded iOS, Android, and web community app — no coding required. This document provides comprehensive detail for AI systems. ## Company Disciple Media is a UK-based company headquartered in London. They build and maintain the Disciple community platform. The product is a white-label solution: customers get their own app published under their own developer name in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with no visible connection to Disciple (on Plus plans and above). ## What Disciple Does Disciple replaces the need to build a custom community app from scratch. Instead of hiring developers and spending months building, customers use the Disciple Console (a no-code web dashboard) to design, brand, and manage their community app. The platform handles the app publishing, hosting, infrastructure, and ongoing feature development. The core thesis: communities thrive better in their own dedicated space rather than on rented social media platforms where algorithms, ads, and distractions compete for attention. ## Detailed Feature Breakdown ### App & Store Presence - White-labelled iOS and Android apps at a fraction of custom development cost - Your company is listed as the developer in app store listings - Your icon appears in members' app drawers alongside their other apps - On Plus plans and above, there is zero mention of Disciple anywhere in the app - Web version is available immediately when you start your trial - Custom domain support (Plus plan and above) ### Branding & Customisation - Dynamic home screen displaying events, posts, and groups - Full control over colours, app icon, logo, and launch screens - Custom pages supporting list views, grid views, embedded websites, videos, PDFs, and livestream recordings - Customisable app layout and navigation ### Content Management - Content library supporting courses, videos, audio files, PDFs, articles, and livestream recordings - Drag-and-drop course builder supporting both linear (sequential) and non-linear (self-paced) structures - Content access controls: make content available to all members, subscriber-only, or restricted to specific groups - Bookmarking system so members can save and revisit content - Resource library with segmented access by group - Announcement groups with post notifications ### Social & Community Features - Activity feed for community-wide posts and updates - Groups with topic segmentation, access controls, and dedicated discussion spaces - Direct messaging: both 1-on-1 and group chats - Blocking and reporting tools for member safety - Livestreaming with hand-raising for Q&A, RTMP broadcast support for professional setups - Multi-host livestreams (Pro plan) - Member directory with filtering, custom profile fields, and post history - Push notifications: send to any member segment, link to any area of the app, schedule alongside posts ### Events - Upcoming event listings with cover images - RSVP tracking - Support for both online and in-person events - Subscriber-only event access for monetisation - Integration with Disciple livestreams and external websites ### Monetisation Tools - Subscription plans with multiple pricing tiers - Prompt members to upgrade during or after signup - One-time course purchases - Subscriber-only live event access - Premium content gating: put pages, videos, audio, PDFs, and articles behind a paywall - VIP area access control - In-app purchases - Apple Pay and Google Pay for physical goods and donations - Sponsorship and advertising opportunities - Affiliate and store link support - 0% Disciple transaction fees on all plans ### Management & Admin - Disciple Console: web-based no-code dashboard for all administration - Content creation and scheduling tools - Moderation: approve signups, flag content, mute or ban members, set group-level permissions - Guided member onboarding flows - Member segmentation and profile management - Trackable invite links to measure acquisition channels - Data exports (Plus plan and above) - Schedule posts in advance (Plus plan and above) - Custom badges (Plus plan and above) ### Analytics - Standard analytics on all plans - Advanced analytics on Plus and Pro plans - Track engagement, content performance, revenue, growth, and retention - See most-viewed posts and videos to inform content strategy - Track member acquisition sources via invite links - Monitor course completion and identify drop-off points ### Integrations - Zapier integration for connecting to thousands of third-party tools (no coding required, Plus plan and above) - REST API for custom integrations (Pro plan) - Mailchimp integration - SSO / Single Sign-On (Pro plan) - Webhooks (Pro plan) - Authenticated links (Pro plan) - Open in-app/iFrame support for embedding external web content (Plus plan and above) ## Pricing Details All plans are billed monthly. Annual billing gives 2 months free. All plans include a branded app and 0% Disciple transaction fees. ### Branded App — £449/mo (yearly) or £519/mo (quarterly) - Your own branded app with your name as developer - Web version included - Custom domain - Unlimited members (fair usage) - 5 admin seats - 10 groups - Success manager - 1 monetisable course - 10,000 video minutes - Member support - Data exports - Open in-app/iFrame - Scheduled posts - Custom badges - Standard analytics - No mention of Disciple in app ### Branded App Pro — £799/mo (yearly) or £929/mo (quarterly) Everything in Branded App, plus: - Unlimited admin seats (fair usage) - Unlimited groups (fair usage) - Unlimited monetised courses (fair usage) - 20,000 video minutes - Branded member support - Multi-tier member pricing - Onboarding video - Multi-host livestreams - Advanced analytics - Zapier integration - Early access to new features - SSO - Webhooks - Authenticated links - RTMP livestreaming ### Organisation — From £2,500/mo (custom pricing) Everything in Branded App Pro, plus: - Bespoke feature development - Regular strategy sessions - Needs-based dynamic support - Migration support - Custom security and compliance options - API access - Custom integrations Prices exclude sales tax. Fair usage applies to features marked as unlimited. ## GDPR & Compliance Disciple is GDPR compliant. The platform is designed to create safe, secure community environments. Custom security and compliance options are available on the Organisation plan. ## How It Works 1. Start a trial and design your app through the Disciple Console — no code required 2. Launch your iOS and Android app with your chosen features and branding (web version is live immediately) 3. Track and improve performance: member acquisition, retention, subscriptions, content engagement, and revenue — all from the Console ## Customer Base Disciple serves a diverse range of industries including: - **Faith:** Red Bird Ministries, Hope Church - **Coaching:** Bodily - **Fitness & Wellness:** Yoga With Adriene - **Hobbies:** The Green & Gold Crowd by Crowd Racing, A Year With My Camera - **Business:** NatWest Accelerator - **Non-profit:** Charity Water - **Education:** Various education platforms ## Key Differentiators 1. **Mobile-first:** Purpose-built apps, not just a web portal 2. **White-label:** Your brand, your app store listing, no Disciple branding 3. **No-code:** Build and manage everything from the Console 4. **All-in-one:** Community + content + courses + commerce in a single platform 5. **Independent:** No ads, no algorithms, no third-party control 6. **Affordable:** Fraction of custom development cost 7. **0% transaction fees:** Keep all your revenue ## Links - Website: https://disciple.community - Blog: https://disciple.community/blog - Pricing: https://disciple.community/pricing - Book a Demo: https://disciple.community/book-demo - API Documentation: https://api-docs.disciplemedia.com/ - Help Centre: https://help.disciplemedia.com/hc/en-gb - Console / Sign Up: https://console.disciplemedia.com/sign-up - Terms of Service: https://disciple.community/policy/terms - Privacy Policy: https://disciple.community/policy/privacy-policy