A practical alternative
Build Discord Bots vs BotGhost
Evaluating a BotGhost alternative? Build Discord Bots starts with stock modules you enable and configure. Compare the workflows below against what your server needs.
Start freeStart free. Pro is $9.99/month.
What you get
Free includes one hosted bot with Welcome, Moderation, Tickets, Logging and Music. Free Music has a queue and playlist-import limit of 20 tracks, with no saved playlists, audio filters or 24/7 mode.
Pro is $9.99/month for up to three hosted bots. It adds Leveling, Reaction Roles and AutoMod; Music adds unlimited queues and playlist imports, saved playlists, audio filters and 24/7 mode.
Compare the features you need
Official sources are linked and dated below. Competitor prices are as published on the date shown; recheck before choosing.
| Your requirement | Build Discord Bots | BotGhost |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | Free is $0. Pro is $9.99 per month, or $99.90 billed yearly. Plan details | Single Bot $12.50/month, or $75/year (about $6.25/month); Unlimited Bots $25/month, or $150/year (about $12.50/month). Checked 2026-10-15 on botghost.com. (BotGhost documentation; as of ) |
| Number of hosted bots | Free includes 1 hosted bot; Pro includes 3. Plan details | BotGhost lists 1 bot on Free and unlimited Premium bots on its Unlimited Bots plan. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
| Custom bot name and avatar | Connect your own Discord application when creating a bot; set its name and avatar in Discord’s Developer Portal. Plan details | BotGhost lists custom status and branding on paid plans; a custom bot name and avatar are not stated on the reviewed pricing page. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
| Modules: Free versus paid | Free includes core modules such as Welcome, Moderation, Tickets, Logging and Music. Pro adds modules including Leveling, Reaction Roles and AutoMod. Plan details | BotGhost’s feature documentation describes Free and Premium access for individual modules; check its current feature table for the module you need. (BotGhost documentation; as of ) |
| Hosting included | Hosting is included with both Free and Pro. Plan details | BotGhost says Free includes 24/7 hosting. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
| Uptime and 24/7 | Hosting is included, but we do not publish a numerical uptime guarantee. Music’s 24/7 stay-in-voice mode is Pro-only. Plan details | BotGhost advertises 99.9% uptime for its hosting. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
| Custom commands | Free includes 10 custom commands; Pro includes 200. Plan details | BotGhost lists 8 custom slash commands on Free and unlimited custom commands on its paid plans. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
| AI or module builder | The AI Module Builder is a Pro feature (not included in Free); Pro includes 50 credits per month and unlimited saved custom modules. Plan details | BotGhost documents a visual command and event builder with connected options, actions and conditions. (BotGhost documentation; as of ) |
| Tickets | Tickets are available on Free (1 category and 1 open ticket per user); Pro adds unlimited categories, transcripts and priority. Plan details | BotGhost’s reviewed feature documentation lists Tickets; its current limits are not stated here. (BotGhost documentation; as of ) |
| Leveling | Leveling is a Pro module. Plan details | BotGhost lists Leveling & Economy among Free features. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
| Music | Music is available on Free with a 20-track queue and playlist-import limit. Saved playlists, filters and 24/7 mode require Pro. Plan details | BotGhost lists Music module access on its paid plans. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
| Dashboard languages | The public site has English, French, Spanish and Swedish locales. This does not claim equivalent dashboard-language coverage. Plan details | Dashboard-language coverage is not stated on the reviewed public pricing page. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
| Data ownership and export | Pro analytics includes CSV export. A full bot-configuration export is not stated in the public plan contract. Plan details | Data ownership and export are not stated on the reviewed public pricing page. (BotGhost pricing page; as of ) |
Which fits your server?
When to consider Build Discord Bots
Consider Build Discord Bots when stock modules cover your needs. Start with one welcome message or ticket panel. Pro includes three hosted bots, allowing a separate test bot alongside your community bot.
Where BotGhost may be a better fit
BotGhost may be the better fit if you want to design branching commands visually. Its builder documents connected action blocks, input options and conditions, including actions that set variables or send API requests. If that way of building is central to your project, evaluate it directly before choosing a module-based workflow. (BotGhost documentation; as of )
Our Free and Pro plans
$0
1 hosted bot with core modules including welcome, moderation, tickets and logging.
$9.99 / month
Or $99.90 billed yearly.
3 hosted bots; adds modules including leveling, reaction roles and automod.
Start free. Pro is $9.99/month. New accounts start on Free. Upgrade to Pro for Pro-only modules and higher limits.
Module availability differs from limits within a module. Check current pricing for Free caps; this comparison does not assume every planned cap has rolled out. See current plans and limits.
Switching from BotGhost: steps on our side
- List each command or event by its intended result, including role restrictions, channels and any stored data it needs.
- Match requirements to stock modules. Do not assume another builder’s workflow has an equivalent setting or an automatic import.
- Create a test bot, invite it to a test server and verify one useful feature before adding the next. Keep bot tokens private.
- Start with one Free bot with core modules. Upgrade to Pro if you need Pro-only modules or three hosted bots.
Make a Discord bot without coding for a step-by-step setup.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my BotGhost settings?
No automatic import is offered. Record your channels, roles, messages and rules, then recreate and test them on a Build Discord Bots test bot.
Do I need Pro to switch?
No. Start with Free for one hosted bot and core modules. Choose Pro only if you need a Pro-only module or higher plan limits.
Will music stay in voice 24/7 on Free?
No. Music is available on Free, but 24/7 stay-in-voice mode requires Pro.
Sources and review dates
Official documentation reviewed for the features above.
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Try the features your server needs
Start with one useful module and test it in your server.
Start freeStart free. Pro is $9.99/month.