Leveling without the XP paywall
Arcane is known for leveling and welcome. Lio keeps XP, welcome, and moderation free on up to 3 servers — then adds tickets and Helpdesk when the community outgrows a leveling-only bot.
Arcane vs Lio
| Capability | Arcane (typical) | Lio |
|---|---|---|
| XP / ranks / leaderboard | Core strength | Free Economy module |
| Welcome images / messages | Strong | Free Welcome + CV2 panels |
| Level rewards paywall | Often premium | Level roles free on core |
| Tickets & helpdesk | Separate bot | Free tickets · Helpdesk on Plus |
| Moderation & logging | Limited / extra | Free core modules |
| Hosted dashboard | Web dashboard | Full modular dashboard |
| Server slots on Free | Varies | Up to 3 configurable servers |
Keep leveling — unlock the rest of the stack
Invite Lio, enable Economy and Welcome, then add Moderation and Tickets. When staff needs SLAs, turn on Helpdesk on Plus — same Discord, no second XP subscription.
Arcane alternative FAQ
Can Lio replace Arcane leveling?
Yes. Economy covers XP, ranks, leaderboards, level roles, and an optional shop — free on up to 3 servers.
What about welcome images?
Welcome supports channel messages, auto-roles, and CV2 panels. Plus unlocks embed drafts if you iterate on look-and-feel before posting.
Why switch from Arcane?
If you already added a ticket bot and a mod bot next to Arcane, Lio consolidates those jobs and keeps core leveling free.
Is leveling free on Lio?
Yes. XP leveling is a core module. Plus is for Helpdesk, analytics, backups, and unlimited automations — not for unlocking ranks.
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