Dispatch.IO vs MEE6
Looking for a MEE6 alternative? Here's what each bot offers for free, feature by feature.
MEE6 is one of the best-known Discord bots, and its integration list is wide. But according to its official free vs Premium comparison, most of its modules now require a Premium plan billed per server: XP and levels, moderation, welcome messages, reaction roles, temporary channels, polls, giveaways, every social alert and ticket panels. The free plan keeps search, achievements, the starboard and a single reminder. Its music module was discontinued in 2023.
Dispatch.IO takes the opposite approach: every module and every command is free. Levels, moderation, an anti-raid with 14 protections, tickets, logs, welcome cards, streaks, YouTube, Twitch and RSS alerts, temporary channels, reaction roles, giveaways, polls, suggestions, music and radio all work without paying. The Basic and Ultimate server plans only raise quotas (ticket systems, role panels, creator voice channels, followed accounts, a more frequent /bump) and add a few bonuses. The bot and the dashboard are available in English and French.
To be fair, MEE6 still offers things Dispatch.IO doesn't: custom commands, an economy, birthdays and alerts for many more networks. Facts about MEE6 were checked on October 20, 2026 from its public pages; plans change, so check the sources below.
Comparison table
| Feature | Dispatch.IO | MEE6 |
|---|---|---|
| XP and levelsDispatch.IO: XP from messages and voice, role rewards. | Yes | Paid |
| Moderation and anti-raidDispatch.IO: warnings, timeouts, bans and an anti-raid with 14 protections. | Yes | Paid |
| Welcome and goodbye messagesDispatch.IO: illustrated welcome card and automatic roles. | Yes | Paid |
| Reaction rolesDispatch.IO: 3 panels on Free, more with Basic, unlimited with Ultimate. | Yes | Paid |
| Ticket panelsMEE6: 0 on Free, 10 on Premium. Dispatch.IO: 2 button + 2 menu systems on Free. | Yes | Paid |
| Temporary channelsDispatch.IO: 3 creator voice channels on Free. | Yes | Paid |
| YouTube, Twitch and RSS alertsMEE6 covers more networks (X, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Kick…). Dispatch.IO: 2 YouTube + 2 Twitch on Free, RSS without limit. | Yes | Paid |
| Giveaways and polls | Yes | Paid |
| Embed messages | Yes | Paid |
| Music and radioMEE6: discontinued in 2023. | Yes | No |
| Custom commands | No | Paid |
| Economy and birthdays | No | Paid |
Checked on October 20, 2026. Other bots' plans may change: check their website.
Our take
Pick MEE6 if you need custom commands, an economy, birthdays or alerts for many social networks, and don't mind a Premium plan for most modules. Pick Dispatch.IO if you want levels, moderation, anti-raid, tickets, social alerts and music free on every server, in English or French.
FAQ
What is the best free MEE6 alternative?
If you mainly need levels, moderation, tickets, welcome messages, reaction roles and social alerts without paying, Dispatch.IO covers them on its free plan. If you rely on custom commands, an economy or birthdays, look for a bot that offers them, as Dispatch.IO doesn't.
Can I use MEE6 and Dispatch.IO together?
Yes. Both bots can run on the same server. Just avoid enabling the same feature twice (for example two level systems or two welcome messages), or members will get duplicate messages.
Are MEE6 levels free?
According to MEE6's official comparison (June 2026), XP and levels are part of the Premium plan. On Dispatch.IO, levels are free on every server, including voice XP and role rewards.
Does Dispatch.IO play music like MEE6 used to?
Yes. Dispatch.IO includes music and live radio for free on every server. MEE6 discontinued its music module in 2023.