Head-to-head · Discord Music Bots
Auralyn vs Beatra
Auralyn leads on 0 checks, Beatra on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAuralyn · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBeatra · 2 of 2
Auralyn scores higher on our rubric for discord music bots: 7.6 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
On control interface, Beatra gives you Dashboard where Auralyn offers Buttons.
Auralyn is the better fit for self-hosters wanting advanced audio controls. Beatra is the better fit for small servers wanting playlists and live radio.
- Auralyn fits best
Self-hosters wanting advanced audio controls
- Beatra fits best
Small servers wanting playlists and live radio
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Side by side
| Feature | Auralyn 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Beatra 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in Discord Music Bots | #8 in Discord Music Bots |
| Best for | Self-hosters wanting advanced audio controls | Small servers wanting playlists and live radio |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $1.49/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Auralyn 1/2 · Beatra 2/2 | ||
| Playlist support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radio streaming | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Playback sources | Not checked yet | Youtube |
| Maximum queue | Not checked yet | 100 tracks |
| Audio quality | High | High |
| Control interface | Buttons | Dashboard |
| Server limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Auralyn is a free Discord music bot for communities that want to play and manage music in voice channels. Members can start tracks or playlists through slash commands using a URL or search, then manage playback with commands or interactive… Read the review → |
Beatra is a Discord music bot for servers that want playback in voice channels, with controls through Discord commands and a browser dashboard. Its mix of queues, playlists, effects, lyrics, recommendations, and live radio suits solo… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Auralyn — where it wins
- Plays tracks and playlists from seven named source types.
- Offers queue controls, a 15-band equalizer, and 13 effect presets.
- Supports Docker Compose self-hosting, autoplay, and 24/7 mode.
Where it doesn't
- Docker-based self-hosting calls for technical setup.
- Lyrics fetching depends on the LRClib API.
- Its advanced audio controls may be more than a simple music bot needs.
Beatra — where it wins
- Free plan includes music playback, playlists, and live radio
- Queue tools include shuffle, loop, skip, and reorder
- Browser dashboard, web player, and Discord controls
Where it doesn't
- Premium is needed for 24/7 mode and a larger queue
- Spotify and Apple Music links resolve to playable recordings
- Support is through the community
- Auralyn7.6/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hostable Discord bot for communities that want extensive playback controls.
Visit AuralynFull verdict → - Beatra7.3/10 · Free plan
A low-cost Discord music bot for servers that want playlists and radio.
Visit BeatraFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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