A practical alternative
Build Discord Bots vs MEE6
Looking for a MEE6 alternative? Compare welcome messages, leveling and support tickets. Build Discord Bots lets you configure stock modules on your own hosted bot. Start with the features your community needs.
Start freeStart free. Pro is $9.99/month.
What stays free
Free includes one hosted bot with Welcome, Moderation, Tickets, Logging and Music.
Free Tickets are limited to one ticket type and one open ticket per member. Pro is $9.99/month for up to three hosted bots; Leveling, Reaction Roles and AutoMod require Pro.
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 | MEE6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | Free is $0. Pro is $9.99 per month, or $99.90 billed yearly. Plan details | not stated: MEE6’s official Premium pricing page could not be read for a current figure on 2026-10-11. (MEE6 pricing page; as of ) |
| Number of hosted bots | Free includes 1 hosted bot; Pro includes 3. Plan details | The reviewed MEE6 help pages do not state a hosted-bot count. (MEE6 documentation; 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 | MEE6 documents a Custom Bot that can change its avatar, username, status and activity; it requires Monthly Premium plus Bot Personalizer, or Yearly/Lifetime Premium. (MEE6 documentation; 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 | MEE6 says Premium unlocks all MEE6 plugins; the reviewed help page does not list a complete Free-versus-paid module table. (MEE6 documentation; as of ) |
| Hosting included | Hosting is included with both Free and Pro. Plan details | Hosting terms are not stated on the reviewed public MEE6 help pages. (MEE6 documentation; 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| Uptime and 24/7 | Hosting is included, but we do not publish a numerical uptime guarantee.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 | A numerical uptime or 24/7 promise is not stated on the reviewed public MEE6 help pages. (MEE6 documentation; as of ) |
| Custom commands | Free includes 10 custom commands; Pro includes 200. Plan details | MEE6 documents its Custom Commands plugin and command arguments; its reviewed help article does not state a command limit. (MEE6 documentation; 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 | MEE6 documents an AI Characters feature, but an AI module-builder entitlement is not stated on the reviewed help pages. (MEE6 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 | MEE6 documents a Ticketing plugin with a panel message and a ticket introduction message. (MEE6 documentation; as of ) |
| Leveling | Leveling is a Pro module. Plan details | MEE6 says its Levels plugin requires Premium and awards XP for chatting in text channels. (MEE6 documentation; 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 | Music-player availability is not stated on the reviewed public MEE6 help pages. (MEE6 documentation; 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 MEE6 help pages. (MEE6 documentation; 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 MEE6 help pages. (MEE6 documentation; as of ) |
Which fits your server?
When to consider Build Discord Bots
Consider Build Discord Bots for welcome messages, moderation and tickets on your own bot. If leveling is essential, budget for Pro: our Leveling module is not part of Free.
Where MEE6 may be a better fit
MEE6 may be the better fit if your community already relies on its Levels plugin and you prefer to continue managing that workflow. Its documented No-XP Roles and No-XP Channels settings let you choose where members earn XP. (MEE6 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 MEE6: steps on our side
- Write down the welcome channel, greeting text, ticket destinations and level rewards your community actually needs.
- Configure one feature at a time in a test server. Test welcome messages with a new human member joining.
- If you need leveling, compare its ranks and role rewards with your requirements before upgrading to Pro.
- Record your existing setup. Do not assume XP, tickets or settings transfer automatically. Disable overlapping greetings before switching.
Set up welcome messages for a step-by-step setup.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my MEE6 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.
- MEE6 Help: Default Settings For MEE6 Plugins — as of .
- MEE6 Help: How To Fix Server Members Not Getting XP — as of .
- MEE6 Help: Getting Started — as of .
- MEE6 Help: Set Up a Custom Bot — as of .
- MEE6 Help: Custom Commands Arguments — as of .
- MEE6 Premium pricing — as of .
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