A practical alternative

Build Discord Bots vs Dyno

Reviewed 2026-10-17 · Published by Build Discord Bots

Looking for a Dyno bot alternative? Build Discord Bots includes typed Moderation commands on your own hosted bot with Free; its separate AutoMod module requires Pro. Review the command change before deciding whether to switch.

Start free

Start free. Pro is $9.99/month.

Your hosted bot and channel messages

Your generated bot runs as your own hosted bot and does not add ads to messages in your channels.

On Free, a guild embed without its own footer receives this footer: "⚡ Built with builddiscordbots.com". Pro-generated bots do not include that Free-plan branding patch.

Dyno’s prefix-command change: October 6, 2026 update

Dyno announced on September 1, 2026 that its default prefix commands began redirecting to slash commands on September 22 and stop responding on October 13. Slash commands stay available. Custom prefix commands are exempt; mention commands also remain available. (Dyno announcement; as of 2026-10-06)

You can stay with Dyno’s slash commands or its Custom Commands module. If typed moderation is your requirement, Build Discord Bots currently supports !lock, !unlock and !ban with a configurable prefix (default !). Moderation, Welcome, Tickets and basic Logging are included on Free. Leveling, Reaction Roles and AutoMod require Pro.

Moderation module details · Dyno prefix commands stopped working? Your options

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Feature comparison · scroll sideways on small screens.
Your requirement	Build Discord Bots	Dyno
Price per month	Free is $0. Pro is $9.99 per month, or $99.90 billed yearly. Plan details	not stated: Dyno’s official Premium pricing page could not be read for a current figure on 2026-10-11 (access blocked), so no Dyno price is quoted. (Dyno pricing page; as of 2026-10-11)
Number of hosted bots	Free includes 1 hosted bot; Pro includes 3. Plan details	not stated: Dyno’s pricing and premium pages could not be read for this review (blocked on 2026-10-11). The number of bots is not quoted. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
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	not stated: Dyno’s pricing and premium pages could not be read for this review (blocked on 2026-10-11). (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
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	not stated: Dyno’s pricing and premium pages could not be read for this review (blocked on 2026-10-11), so Free-versus-Premium module access is not compared here. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
Hosting included	Hosting is included with both Free and Pro. Plan details	not stated: hosting terms are not described in the Dyno moderation documentation we reviewed. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
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	not stated: a numerical uptime or 24/7 promise is not described in the Dyno documentation we reviewed. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
Custom commands	Free includes 10 custom commands; Pro includes 200. Plan details	not stated: custom-command limits are not described in the Dyno documentation we reviewed. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
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	not stated: an AI or module builder is not described in the Dyno documentation we reviewed. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
Tickets	Tickets are available on Free (1 category and 1 open ticket per user); Pro adds unlimited categories, transcripts and priority. Plan details	not stated: a ticket system is not described in the Dyno documentation we reviewed. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
Leveling	Leveling is a Pro module. Plan details	not stated: leveling is not described in the Dyno documentation we reviewed. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
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	not stated: music is not described in the Dyno documentation we reviewed. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
Dashboard languages	The public site has English, French, Spanish and Swedish locales. This does not claim equivalent dashboard-language coverage. Plan details	not stated: dashboard-language coverage is not described in the Dyno documentation we reviewed. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
Data ownership and export	Pro analytics includes CSV export. A full bot-configuration export is not stated in the public plan contract. Plan details	not stated beyond moderation records: Dyno documents a moderation log channel and a case command; a data export is not described. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
Moderator actions	The Free Moderation module includes typed kick, ban, warning, timeout, lock and unlock commands, with Discord permission checks and a configurable prefix. Module details	Dyno documents moderation commands including ban, kick and mute, plus configurable Moderator and Protected Roles. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)
Automatic filtering	The Pro Automod module includes spam, word, link and invite filters with configurable actions and role or channel exemptions. Module details	Dyno's Automod documentation describes per-rule permissions for affected or ignored roles and channels. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)

Which fits your server?

When to consider Build Discord Bots

Consider Build Discord Bots if you want typed Moderation commands on your own hosted bot. Free includes Moderation, Welcome, Tickets and basic Logging. Leveling, Reaction Roles and AutoMod require Pro; test the features you need and review current plan limits.

Where Dyno may be a better fit

Dyno may be the better fit if your moderation team wants to keep its configured Moderator Roles, Protected Roles and moderation log channel while using slash commands for default actions. Continuing with a familiar configuration may be preferable to retraining moderators and rechecking permissions. (Dyno documentation; as of 2026-09-28)

Our Free and Pro plans

Free

1 hosted bot with core modules including welcome, moderation, tickets and logging.

Pro

$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 Dyno: steps on our side

Record the moderation actions your team uses, who may run them, where logs go and which roles must be protected.
In a test server, check the new bot's role position and channel permissions. Test both an authorized moderator and a member who should be denied.
If using Automod, test one filter and its exemptions before enabling additional rules. Avoid running overlapping punishment automations during the switch.
Retain records you need. Do not assume moderation cases or warnings transfer; agree on a handover date with your team.

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