A Carl-bot alternative for reaction roles, AutoMod and logging
Carl-bot is widely known for reaction roles, automod and logging. If you’re considering a Carl-bot alternative, BotGG covers those three jobs with Role menus, Moderation and Logs — configured with visual builders in the web console instead of long command chains.
Last updated September 26, 2026
At a glance
| What you need | How BotGG covers it | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction roles | Role menus with reactions, buttons or a select menu | Role menus |
| Rules for who gets a role | Unique mode, required roles and a minimum level | Role menus |
| AutoMod and case history | Filter rules, numbered cases and /modlog | Moderation |
| Server logs | Logs by category in separate channels, plus an invite tracker | Logs |
What a Carl-bot alternative needs to cover
Servers that rely on a bot like Carl-bot usually lean on three things: members picking their own roles from a message, automatic filtering of spam and unwanted content, and a clear log of what changed on the server and who did it. A good alternative has to handle all three without making staff relearn everything.
In BotGG those are three separate modules you enable independently. Each has its own page in the console with live previews, so you see the message members will get before it’s posted.
Role menus: reaction roles, buttons and select menus
Role menus are messages BotGG posts and keeps in sync. Each menu has its own embed and one of three styles: buttons (label, emoji and color per role), a select menu (with min/max picks) or classic reactions. Modes decide how picks behave:
- Normal — click to add, click again to remove.
- Unique — only one role from the menu at a time (great for colors or regions).
- Verify — add only; Drop — remove only.
- Requirements — required or blocked roles, a maximum number of roles, or a minimum level.
AutoMod, moderation cases and server logs
Moderation includes AutoMod rules for spam, duplicates, mass mentions, caps, invites, links (allow- or deny-list), bad words with wildcards, zalgo, attachment floods and new accounts. Each rule can delete, warn or time out, with exempt roles and channels. Commands like /warn, /timeout, /ban, /purge and /lockdown create numbered cases you can review with /case and /modlog, and warnings can escalate automatically.
Logs post compact entries per category — messages, members, voice, channels and roles, server changes and moderation — each to its own channel, with ignore lists. Invites & Rewards tracks who invited whom (/invites stats, /invites leaderboard) and pays coins, XP and roles for verified invites. For a walkthrough, see the AutoMod setup guide.
| What you need | How BotGG covers it |
|---|---|
| Reaction roles | Role menus with reactions, buttons or a select menu |
| One role per group (colors, regions) | Unique mode; verify and drop modes for one-way menus |
| Roles only for eligible members | Required or blocked roles, max roles, minimum level |
| Automatic spam and content filtering | AutoMod rules with delete, warn and timeout actions |
| Moderation with a paper trail | Numbered cases, /case, /modlog, warning escalation |
| Logs of edits, deletions, joins and role changes | Logs by category, each in its own channel |
| Knowing who invited whom | Invite tracker with rewards: /invites stats and /invite link |
BotGG features for this
Role menus
Self-assignable roles through buttons, select menus or reactions — with limits and requirements.
Moderation
Cases, escalating warnings, AutoMod, anti-raid mode, anti-nuke, a panic button and phishing link protection.
Logs
Color-coded server logs per category and an invite tracker that shows who brought whom.
How to switch to BotGG
Invite BotGG
Add BotGG with the invite link and place its role above every role it should hand out or moderate.
Rebuild menus, rules and log channels
In the console, recreate each role menu, set up AutoMod rules and exemptions, and pick a channel for each log category.
Test side by side
Post new menus in a staff channel first and try them with a test account. Point logs at new channels so you can compare output before switching.
Replace the old menus
Post BotGG’s role menus where members expect them and delete the old messages so nobody clicks a menu that no longer works.
Turn off the old modules
Disable automod and logging in the old bot for anything BotGG now handles, so messages aren’t deleted or logged twice.
Frequently asked questions
Is BotGG a good Carl-bot alternative?
If your main needs are reaction roles, AutoMod and server logs, BotGG covers those use cases with Role menus, Moderation and Logs. Try them in a staff channel before switching.
Can BotGG take over my existing reaction-role messages?
No. BotGG posts and manages its own menu messages. Recreate the menus in the console, post them, then delete the old ones.
Do I need to type commands to build a role menu?
No. Menus are built in the console with role pickers, an embed builder and a live preview. /rolemenu send is there if you want to post one from Discord.
Do BotGG logs include moderation actions?
Yes, when Moderation is enabled too: the moderation log category mirrors cases, AutoMod hits and raid alerts.
Is BotGG affiliated with Carl-bot?
No. BotGG is an independent bot. Carl-bot is mentioned here only to describe a common use case.
Carl-bot is a trademark of its respective owner. BotGG is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Carl-bot. We only describe BotGG’s own capabilities; check the official website of Carl-bot for its current features and terms.
Ready to level up your server?
Add BotGG for free, then switch features on in the web console.