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Why Choose Bot Maker for Discord
Note
I have tried to be as unbiased as possible. The following statements are purely factual and not personal opinions.
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Comparison with Other Bot Makers
The bot makers I will be comparing this app with are:
- Discord Bot Maker (DBM)
- Discord Bot Builder (DBB)
- Bot Studio for Discord (BS(f)D)
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Generalized User Types
I want the latest Discord API features without having the app:
Bot Maker for Discord (BMD)I’m fine with modding the app for extra features:
DBB, BMD*, DBM*- Note: DBM-Mods doesn’t include the latest Discord API v10 features.
- BMD has a wide range of mods, but the app's base includes plenty of features, reducing the need for them.
I want stability and wouldn’t mind having an outdated feature set:
DBM, BS(f)D*- BS(f)D has a mediocre base, and mods cannot be used within events, which are essential for command functionality. Its integration of slash commands, buttons, and select menus is lacking.
I want a bot maker with lots of video tutorials:
DBM, BS(f)D*- Many BS(f)D tutorials are under the name "Discord Bot Studio" due to a name change.
I want an app that's in active development:
BMD*, DBB*- Rat is a human and cannot incorporate all suggestions in each update, so BMD may not always have the features you suggest.
- DBB has shown limited update activity recently; the developer went on a lengthy break before releasing an update.
I want something that I can speedrun:
BMD, DBMI want something that's easily readable (allowing me to pick up where I left off the next day):
BMD, DBM- Due to extreme similarities between DBM and BMD, they are practically identical in this regard.
- Discord Bot Builder would be included, but workspaces can get cluttered easily.
I’m an organization freak:
BMD, DBMI want customization:
BMD
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Pros and Cons
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Bot Maker for Discord
Pros:
- Up-to-date
- Uses oceanic.js instead of discord.js, resulting in lower RAM usage
- Focuses on speed of navigation and reducing tedious tasks
- Constantly improving
- Humane design
- Convenient features (command aliases, cooldowns; mods are not essential)
- Theming options available
- No DRM or license/copyright applied to your project (except for node modules)
- Project manager (manage multiple projects simultaneously)
Cons:
- New features may be unstable
- Accessibility could be improved
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Discord Bot Maker
Pros:
- Huge community
- Stable
- Plenty of mods
Cons:
- Outdated (Discord API v9)
- No longer maintained
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Discord Bot Builder
Pros:
- Easier to pick up
- Somewhat active development
Cons:
- Heavily relies on the modding community for most features
- Can become messy quickly