Discord Voice Attendance Bot Comparison
How AttendiBot compares to minute counters, study bots, and analytics bots for fair voice leaderboards on Discord.
Server admins often pick a voice bot based on what happens when someone disputes a ranking. This page compares AttendiBot to common alternatives so you can choose the right tool for study groups, guilds, and community programs.
Quick comparison
| Need | Minute counter bots | Analytics bots (e.g. Statbot) | AttendiBot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track voice channel time | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Period leaderboards | Often | Via dashboards | Yes, with configurable resets |
| Tamper-evident records | No | No | Yes — Ed25519-signed sessions |
| Public verification link | Rare | No | Yes — UUID session lookup |
| Signed period archives | No | No | Yes (Pro exports) |
| Per-server pricing | Free or donation | Freemium | Free tier + Pro from $5/mo annual |
When a minute counter is enough
Free voice time bots work well when:
- You only need casual stats ("who was in voice this week")
- No rewards, roles, or disputes depend on the numbers
- Admins do not need to prove records were not edited after export
Examples: small friend groups, informal hangout servers.
When AttendiBot is the better fit
Choose AttendiBot when trust matters:
- Study / accountability servers — members compare hours; admins need defensible rankings
- Gaming guilds — participation ties to rewards or raid slots
- Community programs — operators review attendance across reset periods
- Any server with leaderboard drama — signed records end "you changed the spreadsheet" arguments
AttendiBot still tracks join, leave, and move events automatically. The difference is every completed session and archived period can be cryptographically verified by anyone with the public key or verifier link.
AttendiBot vs. study-focused bots
Bots like Study Together or LionBot bundle Pomodoro timers, streaks, and global leaderboards. AttendiBot focuses on server-local, signed attendance policy:
- Your leaderboard, your reset schedule, your channels
- Signed period snapshots when a reset fires
- Web dashboard for keys, tracking rules, exports, and webhooks (Pro)
If you already run a study bot for timers, AttendiBot complements it as the audit layer for voice hours.
Setup time
Most admins complete first-time setup in under 10 minutes:
- Add AttendiBot and sign in to the dashboard
- Generate signing keys
- Configure tracking mode and channels
See Getting started for the full checklist.
Pricing note
AttendiBot bills per Discord server, not per member. The free tier includes core tracking, signing, leaderboards, and five archived periods. Compare plans when you need unlimited history, signed exports, or webhooks.