Dispatch.IO vs Carl-bot
Looking for a Carl-bot alternative? Here's how the two bots compare, free plan included.
Carl-bot is a popular Discord bot, best known for its reaction roles: up to 250 on the free plan and 1,000 with Premium. Its free plan also includes automod, logging, custom commands (tags), YouTube alerts (5 channels) and Twitch alerts (2 channels). Premium is billed per server through Patreon, from €7.50 per month for one server (plus VAT, with prices localized by region) and 17% off yearly. It unlocks, among other things, XP and levels, sticky messages, autopurge, a separate farewell channel and a custom bot avatar and banner.
Dispatch.IO makes every module and command free. Levels with voice XP, welcome and goodbye messages in separate channels, temporary text channels that clear themselves, an anti-raid with 14 protections, tickets, logs, streaks, YouTube, Twitch and RSS alerts, giveaways, polls, music and radio all work without paying. The Basic and Ultimate server plans raise quotas (role panels, ticket systems, creator voice channels, followed accounts, a more frequent /bump) and add a few bonuses. The bot and dashboard are in English and French.
Carl-bot stays ahead on reaction-role depth, custom commands and sticky messages. Facts about Carl-bot were checked on October 20, 2026 on its Patreon page and a third-party pricing table quoting Carl-bot.
Comparison table
| Feature | Dispatch.IO | Carl-bot |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction rolesCarl-bot: 250 reaction roles free, 1,000 with Premium. Dispatch.IO: 3 panels on Free, 5 on Basic, unlimited on Ultimate. | Yes | Yes |
| Automod and anti-raidDispatch.IO: anti-raid with 14 protections, captcha and raid mode. | Yes | Yes |
| Logs | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube alertsFree: 5 channels on Carl-bot, 2 on Dispatch.IO (5 on Basic, unlimited on Ultimate). | Yes | Yes |
| Twitch alertsFree: 2 channels on both (Dispatch.IO: 5 on Basic, unlimited on Ultimate). | Yes | Yes |
| XP and levels | Yes | Paid |
| Separate goodbye channel | Yes | Paid |
| Auto-deleting messages (autopurge)Dispatch.IO: temporary text channels where messages are deleted after a delay. | Yes | Paid |
| Custom commands (tags) | No | Yes |
| Sticky messages | No | Paid |
Checked on October 20, 2026. Other bots' plans may change: check their website.
Our take
Carl-bot is the reference for large reaction-role setups and custom commands, and its free plan is generous. Dispatch.IO is a better fit if you want levels, music, an advanced anti-raid and auto-deleting channels free, in English or French.
FAQ
What is the best free Carl-bot alternative?
If you want levels, a separate goodbye channel and auto-deleting messages without paying, Dispatch.IO includes them for free. If your server relies on hundreds of reaction roles or on custom commands (tags), Carl-bot remains a very good choice.
Can I use Carl-bot and Dispatch.IO together?
Yes. Both bots can run on the same server, for example Carl-bot for reaction roles and Dispatch.IO for levels and music. Avoid enabling the same feature in both to prevent duplicate messages.
Are Carl-bot levels free?
According to a pricing table quoting Carl-bot (August 2026), XP and levels are part of Carl-bot Premium. On Dispatch.IO, levels are free on every server.