Ethvex vs MEE6: Which Discord Bot Should You Use in 2026?
An honest comparison of Ethvex and MEE6: what each bot gives you for free, what costs money, how setup works, and which one fits your Discord server best.
MEE6 is one of the best known Discord bots, famous for its levelling system and social media alerts. Ethvex is a newer all in one bot focused on moderation, community systems and setup through interactive panels. Both can run a large part of your server, but they take very different approaches to what is free.
This comparison is based on MEE6's own Free vs Premium help article and pricing page at the time of writing (October 2026). Prices and plans change, so check the sources at the end before you decide.
The short answer #
- Choose Ethvex if you want moderation, AutoMod, tickets, giveaways, welcome messages, reaction roles and temporary voice channels on a free plan, set up inside Discord.
- Choose MEE6 if XP levels, social media alerts, an economy system or AI features are the main things your server needs, and you are happy to pay for Premium.
What is free on each bot #
This is the biggest difference. According to MEE6's Free vs Premium comparison (last updated June 2026), most of its server management plugins are Premium only on the current plan, including moderation, welcome messages, reaction roles, custom commands, embeds, giveaways, XP levels and temporary channels.
| Feature | Ethvex Free | MEE6 Free |
|---|---|---|
| Moderation commands | All 18 commands | Premium only |
| Automatic moderation | AutoMod with 7 modules | Premium only (part of Moderation) |
| Welcome messages | Designed welcome cards | Premium only |
| Reaction roles | 3 groups | Premium only |
| Custom commands | 3 commands | Premium only |
| Embed builder | Full Builder, free | Premium only |
| Giveaways | 3 active at a time | Premium only |
| Ticket system | 3 categories with transcripts | Ticket transcripts and panel embeds are Premium only |
| Temporary voice channels | Join to Create, 1 trigger | Premium only |
| Server logs | Moderation, member and message logs | Not listed in the comparison |
| XP and levels | Not available | Premium only |
| Social media alerts | Not available | Premium only |
MEE6 marks Achievements and Starboard as available on both plans. Check MEE6's comparison page for the full, current list.
Price #
| Ethvex Pro | MEE6 Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $4.55 for 1 server | Around $13.99 per server (first month often discounted) |
| More servers | $11.99 for 3 servers, $17.99 for 5 servers | Each server needs its own plan |
| Yearly or lifetime | Monthly only | Yearly and lifetime plans available |
| Custom bot look | Custom Branding included | Bot Personalizer, included on yearly and lifetime |
| Billed through | Patreon | MEE6 website |
MEE6 regularly runs promotions on its first month or first year, so the exact price you see may be lower. Even so, a single server on Ethvex Pro costs about a third of MEE6's regular monthly price, and one Ethvex membership can cover up to 5 servers.
How setup works #
MEE6 is configured mainly through its web dashboard: you log in on the website, pick your server and change plugin settings there.
Ethvex does the opposite. Every system is set up inside Discord through interactive panels. You run a command like /automod or /ticket config, a private panel opens, and you click through buttons, dropdowns and short forms. There is nothing to log in to, and you can make changes from your phone in the middle of a conversation.
Where MEE6 is stronger #
- Levels and XP. MEE6's levelling system is its signature feature. Ethvex does not have levels yet.
- Social alerts. MEE6 can post when you go live on Twitch or upload to YouTube, TikTok and more. Ethvex does not do social alerts.
- Economy and birthdays. MEE6 has an economy plugin and birthday messages. Ethvex does not.
- AI features. MEE6 sells AI services separately. Ethvex has no AI features.
- Track record. MEE6 has been around for years and runs in a huge number of servers. Ethvex is newer and currently in open beta.
Where Ethvex is stronger #
- A useful free plan. Moderation, AutoMod, tickets, giveaways, welcome cards, reaction roles, logs, the Builder and Join to Create all work without paying.
- Smarter AutoMod. Punishments step up on repeat offenders, from a warning to a timeout, kick or ban, with a log of every action.
- A full ticket system with categories, questions, claiming, priorities and transcripts on the free plan.
- Setup inside Discord through panels, instead of a separate website.
- Lower Pro price, with 3 and 5 server tiers and Custom Branding included.
Can you use both? #
Yes. Plenty of servers run more than one bot. A common setup is MEE6 for levels or social alerts and Ethvex for moderation, AutoMod, tickets and everything else. Just make sure two bots are not doing the same job, like posting two welcome messages for every new member.
The verdict #
If you want a free bot that handles the day to day running of a community, Ethvex gives you far more without paying. If your server is built around levelling, social alerts or an economy, MEE6 has features Ethvex does not, and its Premium plan may be worth it for you. Try Ethvex free with the Add to Discord button, and see the full Free vs Pro comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ethvex a free alternative to MEE6?
For moderation, AutoMod, tickets, giveaways, welcome messages, reaction roles, logs, the embed builder and temporary voice channels, yes. Ethvex includes all of these on its free plan. It does not have levels, social alerts or an economy system.
Does MEE6 have a free plan?
Yes, but according to MEE6's own Free vs Premium comparison (updated June 2026), most server management plugins such as moderation, welcome messages, reaction roles, custom commands and giveaways are Premium only.
Which is cheaper, Ethvex Pro or MEE6 Premium?
At the time of writing, Ethvex Pro is $4.55 a month for one server and MEE6 Premium is around $13.99 a month per server at its regular price. Ethvex also has 3 and 5 server tiers. Check both pricing pages for current offers.
Does Ethvex have levels like MEE6?
Not at the moment. If XP levels are essential for your server, you can run MEE6 for levels alongside Ethvex for everything else.
Sources
Facts about other products were checked against these pages at the time of writing. Plans and prices can change.
Try it on your own server
Ethvex is free to add and every system is set up through simple panels. No code needed.
