A Free BotGhost Alternative
Kite and BotGhost both let you make a Discord bot without code. Kite's free plan has higher limits, lets you replace Kite's status with your own for free and keeps your bot online even on quiet days. Kite is also open source.
Get Started for FreeChoose Kite if
- You need more than 5 servers or 3 commands without paying
- You want your own status without paying to remove branding
- Your bot should stay online even when nobody uses it for a few days
- You want a tool that is open source
Choose BotGhost if
- You want economy, giveaways or YouTube and Twitch notifications ready to use
- You'd rather turn on modules than build commands
Kite and BotGhost Compared
| Kite | BotGhost | |
|---|---|---|
| Servers per bot (free) | 100 | 5 |
| Custom commands (free) | 15 | 3 |
| Event listeners (free) | 10 | 3 |
| Custom status (free) | Yes | No, shows "Made with BotGhost" |
| Branding on your bot (free) | Default "Powered by Kite.onl" status, free to change | "Made with BotGhost" status, removing it needs Premium |
| Stays online when unused (free) | Yes | Needs a command used every 48 hours |
| Ready-made modules | 50+ templates in the marketplace | Many |
| Open source | Yes | No |
Last checked: October 2026. BotGhost's plans can change, so check their website for the current limits.
Why Use Kite Instead of BotGhost
Your Own Status for Free
On BotGhost's free plan, your bot's status says "Made with BotGhost" and changing it needs Premium. Kite shows "Powered by Kite.onl" until you set your own status, and that's free.
Higher Free Limits
BotGhost's free plan allows 5 servers, 3 custom commands and 3 custom events per bot. Kite's free plan allows 100 servers, 15 commands and 10 event listeners.
No Inactivity Rule
Free BotGhost bots only stay online if a command is used at least every 48 hours. Kite keeps your bot online whether it's used or not.
Let AI Build It
Describe what a command should do and Kite's AI adds and connects the blocks for you.
Open Source
Kite's code is on GitHub. You can see how your bot runs, or host Kite yourself.
Build Commands by Connecting Blocks
This is the /ban command from the moderation template. Each block is one step, and the lines between them set the order. You can import it with one click and change it however you like.
How to Switch From BotGhost
You keep your Discord application, so your bot keeps its name, avatar and servers.
- 1
Stop Your Bot
Turn your bot off in BotGhost, so the two don't answer at the same time.
- 2
Add It to Kite
Copy the bot token from the Discord Developer Portal, sign in to Kite and click on Create app.
- 3
Build Your Commands
Import a template, build commands from blocks or describe them to Kite's AI. They show up in Discord when you save them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kite really free?
Yes. Your bot is hosted 24/7 for free, even with no activity. Premium plans give you higher limits, like more servers and commands, but you don't need one to run a bot.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You build commands by connecting blocks in a visual editor. You can also describe a command and Kite's AI builds it for you.
Still have questions? Join the Discord server
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