A Twitch bot is a chat account that runs commands, timers, moderation and games in your channel so you can focus on the stream. Cloud bots run on the maker's servers, desktop bots run on your computer and some are open source. Ten options follow in no particular order.
Every streamer hits the same point: chat is busy, someone asks the same question for the fifth time and a spam link appears just as the game gets interesting.
A chat bot answers, tidies up and keeps viewers entertained while you play. The ten bots below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, and every description comes from the developer's own website, read this week. If you're also building a mod team, my guide on how to mod someone on Twitch covers the human side.
Twitch bots side by side
I checked the free plan column on each tool's own website or store listing, as of Oct 2026. Yes means the page names a free plan, a free version, a free account, a free edition, an open source release or says the tool itself is free. Trial only means a time-limited trial. Not stated means the page I read named neither, even where there's a button inviting you to try it, so check the vendor's page before you sign up.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepBot | Twitch loyalty and chat bot | Loyalty points for regular viewers | Not stated |
| Firebot | Open source Twitch bot | A free desktop bot you control | Yes |
| Fossabot | Cloud chat bot | Spam control across several platforms | Yes |
| Mix It Up | Streaming bot | Welcomes and alerts for every viewer | Not stated |
| Nightbot | Chat bot for live streams | The classic set of chat commands | Not stated |
| PhantomBot | Self-hosted Twitch chat bot | Hosting and tweaking the code yourself | Not stated |
| Sery_Bot | Twitch protection bot | Protection from bot and raid abuse | Yes |
| StreamElements | Streamer platform with chatbot | A bot alongside overlays and tips | Not stated |
| Streamer.bot | Stream automation tool | Complex automations and integrations | Not stated |
| WizeBot | Cloud moderation bot | Moderation plus overlays with nothing to install | Yes |
Ten Twitch bots
DeepBot
Best for: Streamers who want viewers to collect loyalty points for watch time, with chat games and commands built in.
Firebot
Best for: Hands-on streamers who want a fully featured, open source desktop bot with a modern interface and room to customise.
Fossabot
Best for: Multi-platform creators on Twitch, YouTube, Kick and X who want a cloud-hosted bot that removes spam and answers commands.
Mix It Up
Best for: Creators who want one bot handling greetings, sub moments, commands and interactions across the whole stream.
Nightbot
Best for: Long-time Twitch users who want automated chat messages, moderation and simple commands like uptime in a long-running bot.
PhantomBot
Best for: Technical streamers who want a multipurpose bot whose code they can view, host and contribute to on GitHub.
Sery_Bot
Best for: Smaller streamers who want a protection bot added to their channel that the maker says stays free to use.
StreamElements
Best for: Channels that want their chat bot, alerts, overlays and tipping managed from the same platform.
Streamer.bot
Best for: Power users who want a lightweight desktop tool that links chat, OBS and other apps into interactive automations.
WizeBot
Best for: Busy channels that want moderation, overlays, alerts and community tools from a cloud service with no software to install.
Matching a Twitch bot to your channel
- Spam control on several platforms: Fossabot.
- Classic commands and timers: Nightbot.
- Bot, alerts and overlays together: StreamElements or WizeBot.
- Protection from bot raids: Sery_Bot.
- Loyalty points for regulars: DeepBot.
- Greetings and moments for every viewer: Mix It Up.
- Open source or self-hosted: Firebot or PhantomBot.
- Advanced automations: Streamer.bot.
What a bot can do once you make it a moderator
Twitch Developers' documentation on chat and chatbots says that if granted moderator permissions, or acting on behalf of the broadcaster, chatbots can delete or clear chat messages, update chat room settings, send announcements and see who is in chat.
That's a lot of power to hand to software. Give the mod badge only to a bot from a developer you trust, connect it with the account it needs and no more, and review its filters before a big stream so it doesn't delete messages from regulars by mistake.
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Cloud bot or desktop bot?
A cloud bot runs on the developer's servers, so it keeps working when your computer is off and you set it up in a browser. It's the easiest choice for most channels.
A desktop bot runs on your own computer while you stream. It can control local apps such as OBS and react to games, which makes it more flexible, but it stops when you close it.
Many streamers use one of each: a cloud bot for moderation and commands, and a desktop tool for automations.
If you stream as an avatar, see our roundup of VTuber software.
Questions to ask before you add a bot
- Do you need moderation, commands, games or all three?
- Should it run when you're offline?
- Does it support Twitch only, or other platforms too?
- Can you set different permissions for mods and viewers?
- Does it offer loyalty points or chat games?
- Can it control OBS or other apps on your computer?
Sound effects are the other stream add on, covered in our roundup of soundboard software.
Signs your channel needs a bot
- The same questions keep coming. Add commands.
- Spam links slip through. Turn on link protection.
- Regulars want something to do. Add loyalty points or games.
- Your mods can't keep up. Let a bot handle the basics.
Do you make a Twitch bot? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.
My plain advice on Twitch bots
Add one bot and set up five commands your viewers really ask for, such as your schedule, socials, specs and rules. Turn on link protection, then add more only when you notice a gap.
Two bots doing the same job will argue with each other in chat. And if you're weighing up whether Twitch is the right home, my comparison of Twitch alternatives looks at the other platforms.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Twitch bot do?
It runs automatic chat commands, timed messages, moderation, giveaways and loyalty points, and some can trigger alerts or control streaming software.
Are Twitch bots free?
Many are free, and some are open source, while others offer extra features on a subscription. Check the free plan column above and each developer's page.
Do I need to make my bot a moderator?
For moderation features, yes. Twitch lets bots with moderator permissions delete messages and change chat settings.
Can I use more than one bot?
You can, but give each a separate job. Two bots answering the same command or moderating the same words cause confusion.
Will a bot stop hate raids?
Bots can help by filtering messages and spotting suspicious accounts, but keep human mods and Twitch's own safety settings switched on too.
Do cloud bots work when I'm offline?
Yes. Cloud bots run on the developer's servers, so commands and moderation keep working when your computer is off.
