A Captcha.bot Alternative With Anti-Nuke and Automod
Captcha.bot makes new members pass a captcha and removes phishing links. It is simple and widely used. Bastion has a captcha too, plus anti-nuke, raid detection, automod and moderation.
Last checked: . Details about Captcha.bot come from captcha.bot and docs.captcha.bot on that date and may have changed since.
Side by side
| Feature | Captcha.bot | Bastion |
|---|---|---|
| Captcha verification | Free web verification. Image verification is Premium | Free captcha in Discord. Your own captcha style is Pro |
| Kick people who never verify | Free up to an hour. Premium up to a day | Pro |
| Scam and phishing links | Free, removed by default | Free, as part of automod |
| Anti-raid (join raid detection) | Through the captcha only. No join rate detection described | Free |
| Anti-nuke (stopping a rogue admin or hacked account) | Not in its docs | Free. Automatic restore after a nuke is Pro |
| Automod beyond links | Not in its docs | Free. Raid panic and custom tuning are Pro |
| Alt account detection | Not offered. Its FAQ says so | Pro, as part of web verification |
| Backups | Not in its docs | Pro, with one-command restore |
| Moderation and case history | Not offered | Free, with a case history |
| Ads | Shown on free and Premium | None |
| Paid plan, one server | Premium, $4.99 a month or $55 a year | Pro, $3.99 a month or $39 a year, per server |
Also free on Bastion
These are on Bastion's free plan too. This list is about Bastion only.
Ban and timeout appeals
Someone who is banned or timed out gets a link, signs in with Discord and explains why it should be lifted. Staff approve or deny with one click.
How appeals workMember reports
Members right-click a message, choose Apps, then Report to moderators. Staff get a post with buttons to delete it, time the author out or dismiss it.
How reports workRight-click actions
Warn, timeout, kick, ban or quarantine from the right-click menu, with a short form first and the same limits as the slash commands.
Right-click actions
Which one should you pick?
Choose Captcha.bot if
- You only need a captcha and phishing link removal, nothing else.
- You want image or audio verification for accessibility.
- You want a bot that has been doing verification since 2018.
Choose Bastion if
- You want verification plus protection from nukes, raids and spam.
- You want moderation tools and a case history in the same bot.
- You want no ads from the bot.
- You want backups and alt detection available on one plan.
What we mean by simpler
Three steps
Add the bot, run /setup, pick Relaxed, Balanced or Strict. The defaults are safe to leave alone.
Getting startedEverything explained
Settings in the dashboard come with help in plain English, and every feature has a docs page behind it.
Browse the docsMoving over
Already running another security bot? There's a short guide to switching without leaving your server unprotected.
Migration guide
Captcha.bot is made by its own team. Bastion isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Captcha.bot. If something on this page is out of date, email support@bastionbot.xyz and we'll fix it.
Try it on one server.
Free to add. Three steps to set up.