Head-to-head · Discord Music Bots
Orpheus vs Auralyn
Orpheus leads on 0 checks, Auralyn 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 scoreOrpheus · 7.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOrpheus · 2 of 2
Orpheus scores higher on our rubric for discord music bots: 7.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Orpheus is the better fit for discord servers wanting free playback and dashboard controls. Auralyn is the better fit for self-hosters wanting advanced audio controls.
- Orpheus fits best
Discord servers wanting free playback and dashboard controls
- Auralyn fits best
Self-hosters wanting advanced audio controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Orpheus 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Auralyn 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Discord Music Bots | #5 in Discord Music Bots |
| Best for | Discord servers wanting free playback and dashboard controls | Self-hosters wanting advanced audio controls |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business |
| Features Orpheus 2/2 · Auralyn 1/2 | ||
| Playlist support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radio streaming | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Playback sources | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Maximum queue | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Audio quality | Not checked yet | High |
| Control interface | Not checked yet | Buttons |
| Server limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Orpheus brings music playback to Discord server voice channels, with requests by link or search and controls in Discord or a browser dashboard. Its mix of playlists, radio, lyrics, filters and session recovery suits solo users and small… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Orpheus — where it wins
- Search and play supported audio from links or queries
- Dashboard combines player, queue, lyrics and server settings
- 24/7 mode and saved playback session recovery
Where it doesn't
- The vendor reports ongoing playback issues while preparing a fix
- Dashboard shows only up to 50 upcoming tracks
- Playback depends on supported sources and matching recordings
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.
- Orpheus7.8/10 · Free plan
A free music bot with broad playback controls and a browser dashboard.
Visit OrpheusFull verdict → - Auralyn7.6/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hostable Discord bot for communities that want extensive playback controls.
Visit AuralynFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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