Hi everyone! I built a Discord bot that’s now active in around 75 servers. After Discord asked me to verify it, I noticed there’s a monetization feature in the developer dashboard. Right now my bot is completely free with no premium features or advertisements. It costs me about $10 monthly to keep it running. I’m curious about connecting my payment processor before I do anything. Can someone explain how Discord bots actually generate income? What are the typical earning methods and how much profit can you realistically expect from a bot with this size userbase?
I’ve run a Discord bot for almost two years and started monetizing around 100 servers. Advertising partnerships beat premium subscriptions at your size - way more reliable. I partnered with gaming services and pulled $30-40/month through sponsored commands and promo messages. Find sponsors that match your bot’s purpose and users. Server customization is another solid option - I charged $5-15 per server for custom setups or branding. Don’t expect huge money right away, but you can definitely cover hosting costs and pocket some profit within a few months if you’re smart about it.
Based on my experience with a similar-sized Discord bot, monetization can be effective through premium subscriptions. Typically, bots charge between $2 to $10 per month for additional features such as custom commands or enhanced moderation tools. With your bot active in 75 servers, you could realistically earn between $50 to $200 monthly, depending on how many users choose to upgrade. It’s crucial to offer genuine value in your premium features, as many users are accustomed to free services. A freemium model might work best; offer core functionalities at no cost while charging for advanced options. This can help you offset your current monthly expenses and lead to profitability as your user base expands.
with 75 servers, you’re still pretty small for serious monetization. most bots i’ve seen don’t make decent money until they hit 500+ servers. discord’s monetization features are too new - hardly anyone uses them yet. try patreon or ko-fi instead. they’re easier to set up and users already know how they work.