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MEE6 is the bot most server owners start with. It's polished, it's famous for its leaderboards, and adding it takes seconds. Then you try to give a role at level 10 and see the Premium badge.
If you're looking for a free MEE6 alternative, this comparison is for you. Disclosure: we build MurFFy, so we'll also tell you where MEE6 is the better choice. MEE6 details were checked in September 2026 against its public Free vs Premium comparison. Pricing changes, so confirm on MEE6's own pages before deciding.
Quick answer
- MurFFy includes level role rewards, custom XP rates, welcome images, reaction roles, an economy and ticket transcripts on the free plan.
- MEE6 puts those modules behind Premium, billed per server.
- MEE6 is still the better pick if you want the best-known brand, its large library of community tutorials, or its long plugin list.
Why people look for a MEE6 alternative
The reasons we hear most often:
- Level roles need Premium. Role rewards are the main reason to run a leveling system at all.
- Premium is per server. Running a main server plus a few smaller ones multiplies the cost.
- Reaction roles and the economy are Premium too, so the free plan covers less every year.
- Branding. Some servers want the bot's name and avatar to match the server.
None of this makes MEE6 a bad bot. It's a business decision on their side. But if your budget is zero, you need a bot whose free plan covers the basics.
MurFFy vs MEE6: feature by feature
| Feature | MurFFy (free) | MEE6 (free) |
|---|---|---|
| XP for messages and leaderboard | Yes | Yes (basic) |
| Role rewards for levels | Yes | Premium |
| Custom XP rate and cooldown | Yes | Premium |
| Rank card customization | Yes | Premium for full customization |
| Welcome message | Yes | Yes |
| Welcome image with avatar | Yes | Premium |
| Reaction roles / role buttons | Yes | Premium |
| Economy with a shop | Yes | Premium |
| Ticket transcripts | Yes | Premium |
| Invite tracking with fake invites | Yes | Not a core module |
| Join to Create voice channels | Yes | Not a core module |
| Custom bot name and avatar | Premium | Premium |
| Music | No | Check MEE6's current plugins |
MEE6's column reflects its public comparison page in September 2026. If something has changed, tell us and we'll update this table.
Leveling: the main reason people switch
In MurFFy, the whole leveling module is on the free plan:
- XP per message and per voice minute, with a cooldown against spam,
- role rewards at any level, optionally removing previous level roles,
- multipliers for roles and channels,
- level-up messages in the current channel, a custom channel or a DM,
- a rank card editor with templates,
- no-XP channels and roles, and a public web leaderboard.
Setting it up takes about five minutes. The leveling guide walks you through it step by step.
Beyond leveling
Most servers using MEE6 also want welcome messages, self roles and some moderation. With MurFFy those are in the same dashboard:
- Welcome messages with an image, DM and join roles
- Reaction roles with buttons
- Tickets with transcripts
- An economy with a role shop
- New-account screening with JoinGuard
Where MEE6 is still the better choice
- Brand and familiarity. Members already know
/rankfrom MEE6, and there are tutorials for almost everything. - A long plugin list. If you need something MurFFy doesn't have, such as music, check whether MEE6's current plugins cover it.
- Message automod. MurFFy's message spam and link filters are still coming soon. Until they ship, use Discord's built-in AutoMod next to MurFFy.
How to switch from MEE6 to MurFFy
- Add MurFFy from the dashboard and drag its role above the roles it should give.
- Rebuild your level rewards in Leveling → Rewards & multipliers, using the same levels you had before.
- Carry over top members. Levels live in each bot's database and don't transfer automatically, so use
/xp set-levelfor your most active members. - Recreate your welcome message and join roles, then send a test message.
- Turn off the matching MEE6 plugins so you don't get double welcomes or double level-ups. Remove MEE6 once everything works.
Tip: announce the switch and explain why. Members care more about keeping their roles than their exact XP number.
FAQ
Is there a free bot like MEE6?
Yes. MurFFy covers the same core (levels, welcome messages, role menus, moderation commands) and includes role rewards and custom XP on the free plan.
Can I import my MEE6 levels?
Not automatically, since MEE6 data lives in MEE6's database. Set levels for key members with /xp set-level or /xp set-xp.
Does MurFFy have music?
No. MurFFy has no music module. If you need music, add a dedicated music bot.
Is MurFFy Premium per server?
Check the Premium page for the current plans. Premium adds your own bot instance and 2× limits, and the core modules stay free.
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