Key takeaways
- Zira is used by 2,000,000+ servers and has assigned 11,000,000+ self-assignable roles.
- Reaction roles, button roles, giveaways, polls and the dashboard are free.
- Premium is $2 per 30 days per server or $50 one-time, removing limits.
- Zira for roles, Antibot for engagement is a clean split.
Short verdict
Stay on Zira
Self-assignable roles are central to how your server is organized.
Switch to Antibot
Members pick their roles and then never post.
Feature comparison
| Capability | Antibot | Zira |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ | - |
| 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 | - | ✓ |
| Twitch / YouTube go-live alerts | - | - |
Where Zira wins
Reaction role modes
Normal, once, remove, toggle and expiring toggle on any message.
Button roles
Move a reaction role message to buttons in one click.
Generous free tier
Roles, giveaways, polls and the dashboard cost nothing.
Where Antibot wins
Conversation after the roles
Antibot starts topics so members actually use the channels their roles unlock.
Knows members beyond roles
Antibot remembers interests and past conversations.
AI moderation and recaps
Included in the same bot.
Frequently asked questions
Does Antibot do reaction roles?
No. Keep Zira or another role bot for that.
How much is Zira Premium?
Its site lists $2 per 30 days per server, or a one-time $50 lifetime payment.
Can Zira and Antibot run together?
Yes. Zira manages roles and Antibot manages conversation.
Does Zira run polls?
Yes, polls and giveaways are included for free.
Does Zira use AI?
No AI conversation features are listed on its site.
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