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Build Discord Bots vs MEE6

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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.

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Compare the features you need

Official sources are linked and dated below. Recheck features before choosing; competitor prices are not quoted.

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Your requirementBuild Discord BotsMEE6
Welcome messages

The Free Welcome module sends configurable greetings when members join, with text or embeds.

Module details

MEE6 documents public welcome messages, welcome DMs and welcome cards in its Welcome & Goodbye plugin.

(MEE6 documentation; as of )
Leveling

The Pro Leveling module provides message XP, ranks, a leaderboard and level role rewards. It is available during the Pro trial.

Module details

MEE6's help article says the Levels plugin requires Premium and awards XP for chatting in text channels.

(MEE6 documentation; as of )
Support tickets

The Tickets module is available on Free and Pro and lets members open support tickets from a panel.

Module details

MEE6 documents a Ticketing plugin with a panel message and a ticket introduction message.

(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. Try Pro modules during the 14-day trial. If leveling is essential, budget for Pro afterward: 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

Free

$0

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.

New verified accounts get a 14-day reverse trial of Pro, no card required. Without an upgrade, the account returns to Free: Pro-only features lock and extra bots stop but are kept, not deleted.

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.

Before you switch

  1. Write down the welcome channel, greeting text, ticket destinations and level rewards your community actually needs.
  2. Configure one feature at a time in a test server. Test welcome messages with a new human member joining.
  3. If you need leveling, test ranks and role rewards during the Pro trial and decide whether to keep Pro before the trial ends.
  4. 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.

Sources and review dates

Official documentation reviewed for the features above.

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