Better Tickets is a MEE6 alternative for servers that mainly use MEE6 for leveling and want tickets, staff applications and jail in the same bot. MEE6 covers far more ground overall, with plugins for welcome messages, moderation and more. Better Tickets focuses on support and community systems, and adds voice XP, a configurable level curve and XP multipliers to leveling. Here's how they compare.
Better Tickets vs. MEE6 leveling
Facts about MEE6 come from its official wiki, checked on September 30, 2026. MEE6's wiki notes that parts of a plugin may require MEE6 Premium without always saying which; where it's specific, that's shown.
| Leveling feature | Better Tickets | MEE6 |
|---|---|---|
| XP per message | 10–20 by default, adjustable | 15–25 |
| XP cooldown | 60 seconds by default, adjustable | Once per minute |
| Level curve | Base XP and increment you set | XP rate slider |
| Voice XP | Yes, per minute, optionally unmuted only | Not documented on the Levels page |
| Role rewards | Yes, stacking or highest-only | Yes, stack or remove previous |
| No-XP roles and channels | Yes, plus required roles | Yes |
| XP multipliers by role or channel | Yes (highest applies) | Not documented |
| Level-up announcements | Fixed channel or current channel | Disabled, current channel, DM or custom channel |
| Rank card | /level rank image or embed | /rank card; custom backgrounds with Premium |
| Leaderboard | /level leaderboard and dashboard with search and editing | /levels link to web leaderboard |
| Edit a member's XP | Dashboard | /give-xp and /remove-xp |
Beyond leveling
| Feature | Better Tickets | MEE6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket system | Yes: claiming, 8 question types, schedules, signed transcripts | Ticketing plugin: panels, claim, close, reopen, transcripts |
| Staff applications | Yes | Not documented |
| Jail and auto-jail | Yes | Not documented |
| Welcome messages, social alerts and other plugins | No | Yes |
| Roleplay commands | Yes | Not documented |
Where MEE6 is stronger
- Breadth. MEE6 is a general-purpose bot with many plugins beyond leveling and tickets.
- DM level-ups. MEE6 can send level-up messages by DM.
- Familiarity. Many members already know
/rankand MEE6's web leaderboard.
Where Better Tickets is stronger
- Tunable leveling. Set the XP range, cooldown, base XP and increment, add voice XP and role or channel multipliers.
- Support systems. Claiming, rich ticket forms, verifiable transcripts and staff applications in the same bot.
- Levels connect to the rest. Require a minimum level to open a ticket or apply for staff.
Who each one is best for
- Choose MEE6 if you use several of its other plugins and want one general-purpose bot.
- Choose Better Tickets if leveling, tickets and staff applications are what you use most, and you want voice XP and fine control over the curve.
How to switch leveling from MEE6
Turn on leveling
Run /level config or open Leveling in the dashboard.
Match the pace
Set the XP range and cooldown, then tune the base XP and increment. The leveling guide shows how long each level takes.
Recreate role rewards
Add the same roles at the same levels and choose whether they stack.
Carry over key members
XP doesn't transfer automatically. Set XP for your most active members on the dashboard Leaderboard page, or announce a fresh start.
Turn off MEE6 leveling
Disable MEE6's Levels plugin so members don't get two level-up messages.
Sources
- MEE6 wiki: Levels plugin, Ticketing plugin, Premium, Welcome & Goodbye, Moderator, Instagram Alerts.
- Better Tickets: leveling overview, leveling settings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Tickets a replacement for MEE6?
For leveling, tickets, staff applications and jail, yes. MEE6 has many plugins Better Tickets doesn't, such as welcome messages and general moderation, so check that you don't rely on those before removing MEE6.
Can I import my MEE6 levels?
Not automatically. XP doesn't transfer between bots. Admins can set any member's XP from the Better Tickets dashboard Leaderboard page, which is practical for your most active members.
How does XP compare between MEE6 and Better Tickets?
MEE6 gives 15 to 25 XP per message, once per minute. Better Tickets defaults to 10 to 20 XP with a 60-second cooldown and lets you set the range, the cooldown and the level curve yourself.
Does Better Tickets have voice XP?
Yes. You set XP per minute in voice, and can require members to be unmuted to earn it.
Do MEE6 rank cards support custom backgrounds?
According to MEE6's wiki, servers without MEE6 Premium can pick rank card colors, and Premium servers can also choose premade backgrounds or upload their own.