Key takeaways
- NadekoBot is free, open source and self-hostable, funded by donations.
- It covers moderation, XP and clubs, games and gambling-style currency commands.
- NadekoBot responds to commands and triggers; it does not start conversations or remember member interests.
- Antibot adds the conversational layer that command-driven bots leave out.
Short verdict
Stay on NadekoBot
You want an open-source bot you can self-host and customize, with games and an economy.
Switch to Antibot
Commands and triggers are set up, but the server still lacks real conversation.
Feature comparison
| Capability | Antibot | NadekoBot |
|---|---|---|
| Starts conversations on its ownWhen a channel goes quiet for a few hours | ✓ | - |
| Remembers individual membersInterests, past mentions, running context | ✓ | - |
| Works in plain EnglishNo slash commands required for most requests | ✓ | - |
| Web research with citationsAnswered in-channel, sources included | ✓ | - |
| Catch-me-up recapsSummarizes what was missed, links back to it | ✓ | - |
| AI moderationDetect, warn, timeout, ban via agent tools | ✓ | Partial |
| Auto-threadingKeeps busy channels readable | ✓ | - |
| Analytics dashboard + member lookupAI Smart Overview on paid plans | ✓ | - |
| Custom bot personality4 free presets, unlimited custom on paid | ✓ | - |
| XP / leveling + rank cards | - | ✓ |
| Reaction roles | - | Partial |
| Twitch / YouTube go-live alerts | - | - |
Where NadekoBot wins
Open source and self-hostable
Licensed under AGPLv3, with source code and releases available.
XP, clubs and leaderboards
A leveling system with clubs and level-up role rewards.
Economy and games
Nadeko Flowers currency, dice, slots and coin flips.
Where Antibot wins
Conversation without commands
Antibot is spoken to in plain English and starts topics on its own.
Member memory
Antibot keeps context on each member; NadekoBot tracks XP and currency.
Nothing to host
Antibot is a managed service, so there is no server to run or update.
Frequently asked questions
Is NadekoBot free?
Yes. NadekoBot is free and open source, supported by donations.
Can I self-host Antibot like NadekoBot?
No. Antibot is a hosted service. NadekoBot is the better fit if self-hosting is a requirement.
Can both bots run on one server?
Yes. NadekoBot for games, XP and economy, Antibot for conversation and member memory.
Does NadekoBot have AI chat?
Its site describes moderation, games, leveling and utility features, not AI conversation.
Which is easier to set up?
Antibot is added and configured from Discord and a dashboard with no hosting. NadekoBot can be invited or self-hosted.
Try Antibot free on your server
Keep NadekoBot if you want - Antibot starts learning your community right away.
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