No. 17 of 39 ·Small Group Management Software

Start Discipling

Web

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Start Discipling is ranked #17 of 39 in small group management software on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

Start Discipling plans and pricing

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Free for churches Free Unlimited members · Unlimited groups · All Bible reading plans · Progress tracking and analytics · Email reminders · Custom church logo · Planning Center Groups integration · Email support startdiscipling.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on small group management software

Free plan: Yes
Group messaging: Yes
Leader permissions: Yes
Mobile access: web
Church software sync: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Start Discipling helps people read Scripture with their church, discover how God made them, and take a next step.
Audience: The platform is designed for individuals, churches, and ministry organizations.
Bible reading: Reading plans include daily readings, devotional content, and reflection questions, and range from 7 days to several months.
Study tools: Dig Deeper guides users to observe Scripture, follow cross-references, read in context, and write questions and reflections.
AI research: The AI research tool provides historical context, cross-references, original-language analysis, and practical application suggestions for Bible passages.
Journaling and memory: The platform includes a searchable HEAR journal and a Scripture memory tool that uses spaced repetition.
Church management: Church leaders can organize groups, assign leaders, track engagement, review course responses, and view analytics.
Planning Center integration: Churches can import Planning Center Groups, with leaders and members matched to groups when they sign up.
Browser access: The platform runs in a web browser on phones and computers, and no app download is required.
Church account approval: The site says church accounts are reviewed and approved within 24 hours, usually faster.
Support: The free church offering includes email support.
Mentorship privacy: Mentors see only what their mentee chooses to share, and church administrators designate mentors and match requests.
Mission and nonprofit status: The site says Make Disciples is beginning the process of becoming a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Small Group Management Software in 2026#17 of 39

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Sources

startdiscipling.com· checked 7 Oct 2026
startdiscipling.com/how-it-works· checked 7 Oct 2026
startdiscipling.com/for-churches· checked 7 Oct 2026