Discord Bot Maker vs Forgely: Which is better?

For years, Discord Bot Maker (DBM) was the go-to software for non-coders wanting to build bots. But with the rise of AI, new platforms like Forgely have emerged. How do they compare?

The Visual Node approach (DBM)

DBM uses a visual block-based interface. You connect nodes to define logic. While visual programming is intuitive for some, it can quickly become spaghetti logic for complex bots, and you are constrained by the software's built-in blocks.

The AI approach (Forgely)

Forgely replaces visual blocks with plain English. You type what you want (e.g. "Create a moderation bot with a strike system"), and the AI writes native discord.js code. You aren't limited by predefined blocks—if you can describe it, the AI can code it.

Hosting differences

DBM generates files that you must host yourself. You still have to figure out how to deploy to a server. Forgely handles hosting automatically, deploying your bot to a dedicated instance the moment you click build.

Monetization

Forgely has built-in Stripe Connect integration, allowing you to charge users for premium bot features directly, something DBM does not support natively.