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Disco vs Guild

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

AI-powered learning community platform.

Professional community messaging app.

The verdict

Both Disco and Guild are credible community platforms tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Disco if you want a longer free trial (14 days) and a higher overall rating (4.6/5). AI-powered learning community platform.

Choose Guild if you'd rather have a lower starting price (free – $80/mo), a free plan to start on and broader platform coverage. Professional community messaging app.

Disco vs Guild: side by side

DimensionDiscoGuild
Starting priceFrom $359/moFree – $80/moWinner
Free planNoYesWinner
Free trial14 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionFreemium
Best forEducators, CommunitiesProfessional Communities, Associations
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, AndroidWinner
Rating4.6/5Winner4.3/5

Disco key facts

Vendor
Disco
Pricing
Subscription — From $359/mo
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web
Best for
Educators, Communities
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada

Guild key facts

Vendor
Guild
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $80/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Professional Communities, Associations
Editor rating
4.3 / 5
Founded
2016
Headquarters
London, UK

Frequently asked questions

Is Disco better than Guild?

Neither is universally better — Disco edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Disco or Guild cheaper?

Guild is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free – $80/mo. Disco starts at from $359/mo; Guild starts at free – $80/mo.

Can Disco replace Guild?

Yes for most teams — both are community platforms tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.