AppBuild vs Disciple
Looking for a Disciple alternative? Disciple is a branded community app platform. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Disciple is best for creator apps businesses that want branded community app platform (Branded iOS/Android/web app, groups, courses, video minutes).
AppBuild is best for creator apps businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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Disciple vs AppBuild for creator apps
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Disciple |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Branded community app platform |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Branded App $599/mo billed yearly; Branded App Pro $999/mo billed yearly; Organisation from $3,400/mo billed yearly |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Yes: "Your own branded app, listed under your brand" on all plans |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Not stated |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | Trial mentioned in FAQs; yearly billing shown |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Branded iOS/Android/web app, groups, courses, video minutes |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK + US |
Sources: disciple.community. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
Choose Disciple if…
- you want branded community app platform.
- you need what it highlights: Branded iOS/Android/web app, groups, courses, video minutes.
- its terms suit you: Trial mentioned in FAQs; yearly billing shown.
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Disciple: Branded App $599/mo billed yearly; Branded App Pro $999/mo billed yearly; Organisation from $3,400/mo billed yearly).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Key differences from Disciple
- Disciple's branded app starts at $599/mo billed yearly; AppBuild's branded app starts free, Unlimited is $99/mo or $499/yr.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.