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BotsMaker and the alternatives
An honest look at how it differs from BotGhost, other AI bot builders and coding a bot yourself.
There are three ways to get a Discord bot without being an expert: a visual builder where you connect blocks, an AI builder where you describe the bot, and doing it yourself. The table shows how they differ in what you get, who runs the bot and what it costs.
| BotsMaker | BotGhost | Other AI bot builders | Coding it yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How you build the bot | Describe it, edit by chatting | Connect blocks in a visual builder, 35+ ready modules | Describe it in a prompt | Write the code |
| You get plain discord.js code | Not stated on the page we checked | Most state that code can be exported | ||
| Runs on your own host, no lock-in | Yes, download the code any time | The bot runs on their hosting | Some host it for you, some let you export | |
| Hosting included | Some offer it | |||
| Hosting price | About 6 credits a month per running bot | Free plan, or Premium from $6.25 a month | Varies | Your own server cost |
| The bot is started and every command run before delivery | Playbacks inside the builder show a run block by block | Not stated | You test it | |
| Automatic fix when a check fails | Up to 4 tries, by pack | Error messages name the block | Not stated | You debug it |
| Safety scan before delivery | Not stated | Not stated | ||
| Free to try | 5 credits, no card | Free plan: 1 bot, 3 custom commands, 3 custom events | A short trial or a small free tier | |
| Pricing model | One-time packs, credits never expire | Free, or Premium from $6.25 a month ($75 a year) per bot | Mostly subscriptions | Free, plus your time and hosting |
| AI features inside your bot | You ask for them, with your own API key | AI module is a Premium feature | Varies | If you write it |
| Languages | JavaScript (discord.js v14) | No code | JavaScript, some also Python | Any |
| Delete your data and account yourself | Not stated | Not stated | Not applicable |
BotGhost details are taken from its public pages and may have changed. Where a page did not mention a feature we say so. BotsMaker details describe this site.
Where BotsMaker is the better choice
- You want custom logic that a block builder does not offer.
- You want to own the code and run it on your own host.
- You do not want a limit on the number of custom commands.
- You prefer paying once for credits that never expire over a monthly fee.
- You want the bot tested before you spend time installing it.
Where another option may fit better
- You want hosting with a long free tier. Our hosting is paid with credits, so a bot that runs all month needs about 6.
- You want ready-made modules such as tickets or leveling configured in a form, without any code.
- You need a music bot or voice features. BotsMaker does not generate those.
- You write Python. BotsMaker generates JavaScript.
Common questions
Is BotsMaker better than BotGhost?⌄
They are different tools. BotGhost is a visual no-code builder that also hosts your bot, and that convenience is its strength. BotsMaker writes real discord.js code from a description and hands you the project to run wherever you like. If you want everything in one place and never touch code, BotGhost fits. If you want custom logic and to own the code, BotsMaker fits better.
Why would I want the code?⌄
Code you own does not disappear, can be moved to any host, can be changed by a developer later and has no limit on the number of commands. If you ever outgrow a tool, you keep working.
What about hosting?⌄
BotsMaker hosts your bot if you want: paste the token on the Hosting tab and press Start. Every bot runs in its own container with memory and CPU limits, and you can stop it, restart it and read its log. The cost comes out of your credits, about 0.2 a day per running bot. If you prefer to run it yourself, download the code and use any host.
What is the difference to other AI bot builders?⌄
Several tools turn a prompt into a bot. What BotsMaker adds is the testing step: every file is parsed, the bot is started with a pretend login, and each slash command is executed once before you get the result. Failures are repaired automatically. Check what other tools state about testing before you decide.
How was this comparison made?⌄
The BotGhost column comes from its public pages, where we found the free limits, the Premium prices and the AI module note. For other tools we say "not stated" where a page did not mention a feature. A missing mention is not proof that a feature does not exist. Prices and limits change, so check the sites before you decide.
Judge it on your own idea
Use the same description in each tool and compare the result. Ours is free to try, with 5 credits and no card.