A Free MEE6 Alternative for Moderation and Security
MEE6 is a well-known community bot for levels, welcome messages and social alerts. Its moderation, automod and logging are part of its Premium plan. Bastion's protection is free.
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Side by side
| Feature | MEE6 | Bastion |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-nuke (stopping a rogue admin or hacked account) | Not in its docs | Free. Automatic restore after a nuke is Pro |
| Anti-raid (join raid detection) | Not in its docs | Free |
| Automod | Premium | Free. Raid panic and custom tuning are Pro |
| Captcha verification | Not in its docs. Verification is a reaction role, which is Premium | Free captcha. Auto-kick for people who never verify, alt detection and the VPN check are Pro |
| Alt account detection | Not in its docs | Pro, as part of web verification |
| Backups | Not in its docs | Pro, with one-command restore |
| Lockdown | Not in its docs | Server and channel lockdown are free. Staff power lockdown and hidden lockdown are Pro |
| Moderation commands | Premium | Free, with a case history |
| Logging | Premium. Events are sent in batches every few minutes | Free |
| Ban appeals | Not in its docs | Free. Your own appeal questions are Pro |
| Levels, welcome cards, social alerts | Premium | Not offered. Bastion sticks to security |
| Paid plan, one server | Premium, £11.99 a month or £49.99 a year, or a one-off lifetime option (prices were shown in GBP) | Pro, $3.99 a month or $39 a year, per server |
MEE6 prices were shown in pounds and may differ by country. They change during sales, so check mee6.xyz for today's price.
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 MEE6 if
- You want levels, welcome cards, reaction roles and social alerts from one bot, and are happy to pay for Premium.
- You want a one-off lifetime purchase instead of a subscription.
- Your community already knows MEE6 and its level system.
Choose Bastion if
- You want moderation, automod and logging without paying.
- You want protection from nukes and join raids, which MEE6's docs do not cover.
- You want a captcha for new members.
- You use MEE6 for levels. Keep it, and add Bastion for security.
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
MEE6 is made by its own team. Bastion isn't affiliated with or endorsed by MEE6. 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.