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Disco vs. Thinkific

Disco is the Thinkific alternative blending community with learning to elevate your business

Easy member management on Disco with member directories, direct messages, groups and subgroups and more.

Disco is supercharged to build, operate, and scale social learning

Thinkific enables creators to sell courses, but learning businesses require an all-in-one platform to thrive.

Thinkific specializes in course creation, but Disco takes it a step further by integrating these courses within vibrant communities. Disco ensures that learning is not just about content delivery but also about engaging with peers, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating a dynamic learning environment.

The Disco platform displayed on a variety of mobile devices

Disco's intuitive and modular design is perfect for structured courses and powered by interactive community features, enhancing the overall learning experience.

Disco fosters a deeper connection between learners and content, incorporating community feedback and peer interactions directly into the learning journey.

Disco offers seamless integration of community and learning features, ensuring a cohesive learning experience.

Feature comparison

Choosing between Disco and Thinkific depends on your priorities, are you hoping to sell courses or build a thriving community-powered learning business? Our comparison chart outlines key differences to help you decide which platform best suits your unique needs.

Features
Disco logo wordmark
Disco comparison, Thinkific, logo
Social learning
Course Templates
Self-paced, cohort-based
Basic templates
Curriculum Builder
Modules, assignments, quizzes
Basic curriculum builder
SCORM Support
Custom Onboarding
Community engagement
Channels & DMs
Events
with Zoom integration and AI-powered tools
Virtual events, live streaming
Social Feeds
Custom Profiles
Member Directory
Slack Integration
AI-powered operations
AI Assistant
Learner engagement assistant & content generator
Basic AI tools
Automations
Custom actions based on triggers
Basic automation
Bulk Messaging
Product Duplication
Integrations
Slack, Zoom, Zapier, Stripe, and much more
Design & customization
Brand Customization
Custom domains, labels, dashboards, and much more
User Interface Customization
Robust modular design system
Basic layout options
Custom Content Labeling
Extensive customization
Monetization & growth
Memberships
Learning Products
Insights & Analytics
Discount Codes
A modern cohort-based learning experience

A social learning platform as easy to manage as it is to use

Disco brings more to the table than just an incredible learning experience. We created our platform with virtual academies and bootcamps in mind so your learners get the benefits of social connection and learning, all in one place.

Discover the power of collaborative learning

Create and sell products with a complete learning tool suite

"Disco has an intuitive design that makes both building and managing courses a breeze."

Mariana Leone

Learning Designer, Hyper Island

Disco's curriculum builder surpasses Thinkific by offering diverse and interactive learning modules with integrated community aspects like discussions and quizzes.

Disco supports a wider variety of learning styles and needs, with options for both self-paced learning and interactive cohort-based experiences.

Self-paced courses built on Disco's social learning platform
A modern cohort-based learning experience

A social learning platform as easy to manage as it is to use

Disco brings more to the table than just an incredible learning experience. We created our platform with virtual academies and bootcamps in mind so your learners get the benefits of social connection and learning, all in one place.

Encourage connection and collaboration

Fuse community and learning to boost engagement and growth

"Disco has enabled us to foster a virtual environment where current members and alumni can connect in novel ways."

Ehsan Merati

Consultant, Monitor Deloitte

Disco provides an expansive array of community engagement tools, fostering deeper member connections and collaboration, which Thinkific lacks.

Host dynamic events and workshops within Disco to facilitate real-time learning and networking opportunities.

Cohort-based courses built on Disco's social learning platform
A modern cohort-based learning experience

A social learning platform as easy to manage as it is to use

Disco brings more to the table than just an incredible learning experience. We created our platform with virtual academies and bootcamps in mind so your learners get the benefits of social connection and learning, all in one place.

Streamline your operations

Enhance efficiency with smart AI and productivity tools

“We love Disco and their AI functionality which is above and beyond what we have seen in other platforms.”

Deepak Bansal

Founder & CEO, MQ Learning

Disco AI assists in managing member engagement, answering member questions, and content generation, a feature Thinkific doesn’t offer.

With Disco’s intelligent automations, you can reduce manual workload significantly and focus on delivering exceptional learning experiences.

Disco AI generating a lesson based on prompt
A modern cohort-based learning experience

A social learning platform as easy to manage as it is to use

Disco brings more to the table than just an incredible learning experience. We created our platform with virtual academies and bootcamps in mind so your learners get the benefits of social connection and learning, all in one place.

Grow beyond course sales

Scale effortlessly with a platform designed for all learning businesses

"Disco brought our business to the next level."

Christian Peverelli

CEO & Co-Founder, WeAreNoCode

Unlike Thinkific, which focuses mainly on course sales, Disco offers diverse revenue streams including memberships and hybrid models.

Disco advanced analytics empower you to make informed decisions with comprehensive insights into your business and member growth.

Sell and manage memberships and community subscriptions on Disco

Our customers say it best

"Absolutely LOVE the platform and it has improve our community 10x! Went from 5 different platforms for events, member directory, content hub, etc. to just one. Kudos to the team!"
Disco customer, PORCH, Neil Weitzman, Co-Founder & CEO

Neil Weitzman

Co-Founder & CEO, Porch

“The platform is unique in the LMS market—blending accessibility, course development, management, and a user interface that resonates with young people. With Disco, we swiftly created inspiring educational experiences and cultivated a vibrant community of learners from diverse backgrounds around grand challenges.”
Disco customer, XPRIZE, Dr. Alexander Nicholas

Dr. Alexander Nicholas, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President

“Disco has been a blessing in pure sight. The operations behind running a suite of 14+ incubator and accelerator programs, that span across several sectors is not an easy feat. Disco has allowed us to scale our programming seamlessly with their highly intuitive platform, and an excellent support staff working with us through all of our needs. I would absolutely recommend to everyone!”
Disco customer YSpace

Nafis Ahmed

Entrepreneruship Manager, YSpace

"With Disco we were able to uplift our member's area. Disco brought our business to the next level providing our students with a unique learning environment and a better experience. The setup was great, the migration was smooth and the platform was very customizable which allowed us to combine multiple programs into one single place.”
Disco customer, wearenocode

Christian Peverelli

Co-Founder

“Disco has allowed us to build a scalable education offering at Dribbble. The subgroups function lets us break the hundred of students who enroll in each cohort into mentorship groups, giving each student a personal, hands-on & intimate learning experience.”
Disco customer Dribbble

Madeliene Sava

Program Manager, Dribbble

“You won't regret moving to Disco. They're constantly innovating - they have incorporated AI and other key trends –  and won't allow the platform to stagnate. Disco will meet your needs for many years to come. It's time to Disco!”
Disco customer, Eskwelabs

Francine Tan

Chief of Staff, Eskwelabs

“It was hard to find a platform for our learning community that aligned with our goals of live interactive learning AND kept us, the user, at the center of their mission until we found Disco. It feels like they made it specifically for us! It is easy to say that we would not have been able to grow as fast as a school if it weren’t for Disco.”
Disco customer The Fountain Institute

Hannah Baker

Co-Founder, The Fountain Institute

“Disco allows our creative and nonlinear thinking to be available for everyone. It looks awesome, it inspires like a pop artist, and it dances straight into the lives of our members. We also love the innovation that is happening at Disco, new elements and solutions are constantly presented to us. A real octopus solution for us.”
Disco customer The Octopus Movement

Perry Knoppert

Founder, The Octopus Movement

Trusted by the world’s top learning businesses

“Disco was honestly the best platform."

Amandine Bressand, BatteryMBA

“A game-changer for learning management.”

Alexander Horton, Econome

"Disco brought our business to the next level."

Christian Peverelli, WeAreNoCode

"Makes course building easy and beautiful."

Scott Meyer, Chipp.AI

Considering a switch from Thinkific to Disco?

Transitioning from Thinkific to Disco is streamlined and user-friendly. Embrace a platform that elevates your community without disrupting your current operations.

Effortlessly import your Thinkific community and content to Disco, ensuring a smooth transition for your members.

Seamlessly integrate your existing courses and resources into Disco's more
dynamic and community-focused platform.

Our dedicated team offers hands-on support and guidance, ensuring your transition to Disco is as smooth and efficient as possible.

Ready to supercharge your social learning programs?

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An engaging AI-powered social learning experience built on the Disco

Disco is the Thinkific alternative blending community with learning to elevate your business

Purpose-built for collaborative learning, Disco’s powerful engagement features and intelligent productivity tools enable you to scale your business with ease.

Thinkific enables creators to sell courses, but learning businesses require an all-in-one platform to thrive

Thinkific specializes in course creation, but Disco takes it a step further by integrating these courses within vibrant communities. Disco ensures that learning is not just about content delivery but also about engaging with peers, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating a dynamic learning environment.

The Disco platform showcased on mobile devices – desktop, tablet, mobile.

Disco offers integrated learning, engagement, and productivity tools you can’t find anywhere else

Disco's intuitive and modular design is perfect for structured courses and powered by interactive community features, enhancing the overall learning experience.

Disco fosters a deeper connection between learners and content, incorporating community feedback and peer interactions directly into the learning journey.

Disco offers seamless integration of community and learning features, ensuring a cohesive learning experience.

Disco is trusted by the world's top community-powered learning businesses

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Build and sell versatile products with a comprehensive learning tool suite

Disco's dynamic curriculum builder with modules, assignments, quizzes, and more.

Enhance the full spectrum of learning

Disco's curriculum builder surpasses Thinkific by offering diverse and interactive learning modules with integrated community aspects like discussions and quizzes.

Disco supports a wider variety of learning styles and needs, with options for both self-paced learning and interactive cohort-based experiences.

Combine community and learning to drive engagement and member growth

Encourage connection and collaboration

Disco provides an expansive array of community engagement tools, fostering deeper member connections and collaboration, which Thinkific lacks.

Host dynamic events and workshops within Disco to facilitate real-time learning and networking opportunities.

A group of diverse learners connecting with each other virtually through Disco's events

Join the world's top learning businesses building with Disco.

Save time and operate efficiently with intelligent AI and productivity tools

Disco's AI Co-Pilot providing suggested responses to member questions

Save 100s of hours on repetitive tasks

Disco’s AI Co-Pilot assists in managing member engagement and answering member questions, a feature Thinkfic doesn’t offer.

With Disco’s intelligent automations, you can reduce manual workload significantly and focus on delivering exceptional learning experiences.

Scale your learning business with flexible monetization

Grow beyond course sales

Unlike Thinkific, which focuses mainly on course sales, Disco offers diverse revenue streams including memberships and hybrid models.

Disco advanced analytics empower you to make informed decisions with comprehensive insights into your business and member growth.

Disco analytics for tracking product performance, daily active users, member growth, and more

Why customers love Disco

“Disco has allowed us to build a scalable education offering at Dribbble. The subgroups function lets us break the hundred of students who enroll in each cohort into mentorship groups, giving each student a personal, hands-on & intimate learning experience.”
Disco customer Dribbble

Madeliene Sava

Program Manager, Dribbble

“Disco is the most thoughtful, creative, and well designed LMSs on the market. It is the only product we’ve found that tackles four use cases: one-off events, live cohorts, self-paced courses and community hot spot. If you need this kind of flexibility I suggest you hit the dance floor and Disco!”
Disco customer Irrational Labs

Ryan Goble

Chief Learning Officer, Irrational Labs

“It was hard to find a platform for our learning community that aligned with our goals of live interactive learning AND kept us, the user, at the center of their mission until we found Disco. It feels like they made it specifically for us! It is easy to say that we would not have been able to grow as fast as a school if it weren’t for Disco.”
Disco customer The Fountain Institute

Hannah Baker

Co-Founder, The Fountain Institute

“Disco allows our creative and nonlinear thinking to be available for everyone. It looks awesome, it inspires like a pop artist, and it dances straight into the lives of our members. We also love the innovation that is happening at Disco, new elements and solutions are constantly presented to us. A real octopus solution for us.”
Disco customer The Octopus Movement

Perry Knoppert

Founder, The Octopus Movement

“Disco has been a blessing in pure sight. The operations behind running a suite of 14+ incubator and accelerator programs, that span across several sectors is not an easy feat. Disco has allowed us to scale our programming seamlessly with their highly intuitive platform, and an excellent support staff working with us through all of our needs. I would absolutely recommend to everyone!”
Disco customer YSpace

Nafis Ahmed

Entrepreneruship Manager, YSpace

Feature comparison

Choosing between Disco and Thinkific depends on your priorities, are you hoping to sell courses or build a thriving community-powered learning business? Our comparison chart outlines key differences to help you decide which platform best suits your unique needs.

Features
Disco logo wordmark
Disco comparison, Thinkific, logo
Learning Tools
Course Templates
Self-paced, cohort-based
Curriculum Builder
Modules, assignments, quizzes
SCORM Support
Custom Onboarding
Community & Engagement
Channels & DMs
Events
with Zoom integration
Social Feeds
Custom Profiles
Member Directory
Slack Integration
AI & Productivity Tools
AI Co-Pilot
Member engagement assistance
Automations
Custom actions based on triggers
Bulk Messaging
Product Duplication
Integrations
Slack, Zoom, Zapier, Stripe, and much more
with the Thinkific App Store
Revenue Growth
Memberships
Learning Products
Insights & Analytics
Discount Codes
Customization
Brand Customization
Custom domains, labels, dashboards, and much more
User Interface Customization
Robust modular design system
Basic layout options
Custom Content Labeling
Extensive customization
Disco's dedicated customer success team

Considering a switch from Thinkific to Disco?

Transitioning from Thinkific to Disco is streamlined and user-friendly. Embrace a platform that elevates your community without disrupting your current operations.

Effortlessly import your Thinkific community and content to Disco, ensuring a smooth transition for your members.

Seamlessly integrate your existing courses and resources into Disco's more
dynamic and community-focused platform.

Our dedicated team offers hands-on support and guidance, ensuring your transition to Disco is as smooth and efficient as possible.

Ready to experience Disco’s powerful platform first-hand?