Disco Glossary: External vs. Internal Versions of Disco

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 productWhat it meansHelp Center termSearch tip
Workspace (Internal) / Community (External)Main digital space for learning, collaboration, and engagementCommunityIf you use Internal L&D, search for “Community”
ProgramStructured learning experience with content, curriculum, events, and discussionsProduct or Learning ProductSearch for “Product” or “Learning Product”

External Learning Businesses (customer- or public-facing)

TermWhat it meansHelp Center termSearch tip
CommunityExternal-facing version of a WorkspaceCommunitySearch “Community Settings”
Chat (on by default)Direct or group messaging for learners/membersChatSearch “Chat”
Public accessAnyone can view/join the CommunityCommunity accessSearch “Community Access”
PricingSet or adjust fees on a Learning Product or Learning PathwayPricingSearch “Product Settings” or “Create a Learning Pathway”
MembershipsDefines subscription/payment structuresMembershipsSearch “Memberships”
TransactionsPayment recordsTransactionsSearch “Transactions Report”
Public pagesWebpages showcasing programsPublic pagesSearch “Public pages”
LabelsDefault labels for programs/contentLabelsSearch “Community Custom Labels”
FaviconBrowser tab iconFaviconSearch “Custom favicon”
Stripe integrationPayment processingStripeSearch “Stripe”
Google Tag Manager / Facebook PixelAnalytics and ads tracking toolsGoogle Tag Manager / Facebook PixelSearch exact tool name
Registration settingsManage sign-ups and applicationsRegistration settingsSearch “Registration process”

Internal Learning & Development Teams (private, company-only)

TermWhat it meansHelp Center termSearch tip
Internal WorkspacePrivate learning hub for employeesCommunitySearch “Community” for setup guides
Chat (off by default)Messaging tool, enable if neededChatSearch “Chat”
Private program accessPrograms visible only to membersProgram accessSearch “Product Settings”
Workspace Privacy site setting (always private)No public visibility

Hidden integrationsMonetization and tracking disabled