What This Does
You’ll get a clear overview of Disco’s two platform versions, External and Internal, so you can understand which one you’re using and find the right features, settings, and Help Center articles faster.
What To Know First
Terms and feature names can differ between the two versions. You might see different labels in the product and Help Center until all updates are complete. Both versions share core concepts but use different terminology in some areas.
General terms (shared concepts with version-specific names)
| Current term in the product | What it means | Help Center term | Search tip |
| Workspace (Internal) / Community (External) | Main digital space for learning, collaboration, and engagement | Community | If you use Internal L&D, search for “Community” |
| Program | Structured learning experience with content, curriculum, events, and discussions | Product or Learning Product | Search for “Product” or “Learning Product” |
External Learning Businesses (customer- or public-facing)
| Term | What it means | Help Center term | Search tip |
| Community | External-facing version of a Workspace | Community | Search “Community Settings” |
| Chat (on by default) | Direct or group messaging for learners/members | Chat | Search “Chat” |
| Public access | Anyone can view/join the Community | Community access | Search “Community Access” |
| Pricing | Set or adjust fees on a Learning Product or Learning Pathway | Pricing | Search “Product Settings” or “Create a Learning Pathway” |
| Memberships | Defines subscription/payment structures | Memberships | Search “Memberships” |
| Transactions | Payment records | Transactions | Search “Transactions Report” |
| Public pages | Webpages showcasing programs | Public pages | Search “Public pages” |
| Labels | Default labels for programs/content | Labels | Search “Community Custom Labels” |
| Favicon | Browser tab icon | Favicon | Search “Custom favicon” |
| Stripe integration | Payment processing | Stripe | Search “Stripe” |
| Google Tag Manager / Facebook Pixel | Analytics and ads tracking tools | Google Tag Manager / Facebook Pixel | Search exact tool name |
| Registration settings | Manage sign-ups and applications | Registration settings | Search “Registration process” |
Internal Learning & Development Teams (private, company-only)
| Term | What it means | Help Center term | Search tip |
| Internal Workspace | Private learning hub for employees | Community | Search “Community” for setup guides |
| Chat (off by default) | Messaging tool, enable if needed | Chat | Search “Chat” |
| Private program access | Programs visible only to members | Program access | Search “Product Settings” |
| Workspace Privacy site setting (always private) | No public visibility | — | — |
| Hidden integrations | Monetization and tracking disabled | — | — |