The closest Wick alternative is Security (securitybot.gg), another all-in-one anti-nuke and anti-raid bot. If you only need one part of what Wick does, Beemo stops join raids with no setup, Double Counter and Captcha.bot handle verification and alt accounts, and Xenon covers backups. Discord's own AutoMod and Security Actions are free layers worth turning on whichever bot you choose, and PeakBot fits servers that want anti-nuke inside an all-in-one bot.
Facts below come from each tool's own site, documentation or Discord App Directory listing, checked in October 2026. Server counts are the App Directory's figures, rounded.
What Wick does
Wick is one of the most widely used security bots on Discord. Its App Directory listing covers moderation, anti-raid, anti-nuke, automod, anti-spam, verification and captcha, and it is listed in about 1.02 million servers. Wick's documentation describes the pieces:
- Anti-nuke that watches destructive admin actions, with a panic mode for rapid mass nukes
- A heat system, an adaptive algorithm that reacts to a user's current actions, with auto timeouts and a multiplier that makes punishment harsher for repeat violations
- Auto lockdown against ping raids, plus join raid detection for sudden waves of new accounts
- A join gate with filters for new members, and verification with several modes
- Quarantine for anyone caught attempting a nuke
- A restore system that loads the latest saved snapshot of your server after an incident
Wick also runs a separate Wick Premium bot, whose listing adds backups to the feature tags.
Why people look for a Wick alternative
Most of the friction is documented in Wick's own FAQ:
- Setup takes time. Wick's FAQ says it "can take several minutes of your time to have it completely setup and functional as it's a sensible, customizable and an advanced bot."
- It wants Administrator. When Wick does not work, the FAQ's answer is to give it ADMIN permissions.
- Other bots need whitelisting. The FAQ explains how to whitelist a ticket bot's category and suggests adding bots to the quarantine whitelist, because a strict anti-nuke can treat another bot's actions as an attack.
- Some servers need less. A 200-member hangout may only need raid protection and verification, not a full heat system.
None of these mean Wick is a poor choice. They mean it is a powerful tool that needs care, and some servers want something simpler.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Main job | Pair it with | Servers (App Directory) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security | All-in-one anti-nuke, anti-raid, verification | A backup tool | ~1.48 million |
| Beemo | Stops join raids automatically | An anti-nuke tool | ~159,000 |
| Double Counter | Blocks alt accounts and VPNs at verification | An anti-nuke tool | ~651,000 |
| Captcha.bot | CAPTCHA verification | An anti-nuke tool | ~580,000 |
| Xenon | Server backups and restore | Any of the above | ~3.27 million |
| Discord AutoMod and Security Actions | Message filters, activity alerts, pausing invites | Any of the above | Built in |
| PeakBot | Anti-nuke and anti-raid in an all-in-one bot | A dedicated tool if you need deeper features | See below |
Security (securitybot.gg)
Security is the most direct Wick alternative. Its listing describes "the all-in-one security package": protection from raids and nukes, verifying users and kicking bot accounts, and limits on how many moderation actions staff can take. It is listed in about 1.48 million servers.
Best for: servers that want a full anti-nuke and anti-raid bot like Wick but prefer a different setup flow. Trade-off: it does the same kind of job, so it needs the same care. Like any anti-nuke bot, it needs a high role and the right permissions, and you should check how it treats your other bots before going live.
Beemo
Beemo is an anti-raid bot that runs in the background and bans suspected raiders while avoiding real users. Its site says no additional setup is required and that its anti-raid "is free, forever". A companion bot, Beemo Helper, can speed up banning during a large raid. It is listed in about 159,000 servers.
Best for: servers whose real worry is userbot join raids. Trade-off: Beemo describes itself as an anti-raid bot, so for protection against a compromised staff account deleting channels or roles, you still want an anti-nuke tool alongside it.
Double Counter
Double Counter is a verification bot built to block alt accounts, VPNs, proxies and raids. Its site describes checking device, browser, network and behavior signals when someone verifies, says it is free forever with a Pro tier, and says it has been trusted by more than 600,000 communities since 2020. It is listed in about 651,000 servers.
Best for: servers plagued by ban evaders and alt accounts. Our guide to verification and alt-detection bots compares it with other options.
Captcha.bot
Captcha.bot offers "CAPTCHA verification for your online communities done right", and its listing says it is used by large crypto, NFT and gaming communities. It is listed in about 580,000 servers.
Best for: servers that mainly need a human check at the door. Pair it with an anti-nuke bot if you also worry about compromised staff accounts.
Xenon
Xenon is a backup bot: it saves your server's channels, roles, permissions and settings and loads them back on any server, and it can clone and sync servers. Its site says it is free to add. It is listed in about 3.27 million servers.
Best for: recovery. No anti-nuke catches everything, so a recent backup is what gets you back after the worst day. Wick's restore system does part of this job, so if you leave Wick, add a backup tool.
Discord AutoMod and Security Actions (built in)
Discord's own tools are free and worth enabling whatever bot you run:
- AutoMod filters messages using Discord's commonly flagged word lists, your own custom keywords, a spam content filter and a mention spam limit, and it can also block words in usernames and server nicknames, according to Discord's AutoMod FAQ.
- Activity Alerts and Security Actions, available to all servers, warn admins about unusual activity and let them pause invites and pause DMs between non-friends in the server while they investigate.
Trade-off: these tools watch messages, names and unusual activity. They do not watch what admins and bots do to channels and roles, so they complement an anti-nuke bot rather than replace one. For a full walkthrough, see how to prevent Discord raids.
PeakBot
PeakBot is an all-in-one bot whose Security page covers anti-nuke and anti-raid. For anti-nuke you set a threshold within a time window for bans, kicks, channel deletes and role deletes, and accounts you trust go on a whitelist. For anti-raid you set a join limit within a time window, a minimum account age and a quarantine role, with auto-unlock so a false alarm is not permanent, and everything caught lands in a threat log. Security is on the free plan. It also has verification with a button panel, optional questions and an auto-kick for members who never verify, plus backups: one automatic daily snapshot on the free plan and more on paid plans.
Best for: servers that want security alongside moderation, leveling and tickets in one dashboard.
Trade-off: it is a module in a general bot, not a dedicated security product. Wick and Security offer more specialized systems, such as Wick's heat scoring and panic mode. The security and backups guide lists exactly what PeakBot's version covers.
Which one should you pick?
- You want a full Wick replacement: Security.
- Raids are the only problem: Beemo, plus Discord's Security Actions.
- Alts and ban evaders are the problem: Double Counter or Captcha.bot.
- You want recovery insurance: Xenon, alongside any of the above.
- You want fewer bots overall: an all-in-one bot with a security module.
Whatever you choose, keep the security bot's role near the top of your role list, give Administrator to as few humans as possible, and turn on two-factor authentication for moderators. A security bot cannot act on a role or member above its own role.
FAQ
Is Wick still the best anti-nuke bot?
Wick is one of the most established, listed in about 1.02 million servers, with deep features like its heat system and panic mode. Whether it is best for you depends on whether you need that depth and are willing to set it up carefully.
Why does Wick need Administrator?
Wick's FAQ says to give it ADMIN permissions when it is not working properly. Anti-nuke bots act on channels, roles and members, so they need broad permissions and a high role position.
What is a free alternative to Wick?
Beemo's anti-raid is free, Double Counter has a free tier, and Discord's AutoMod and Security Actions are built in at no cost.
Can I run Wick and another security bot together?
You can, but two anti-nuke bots can react to each other's actions. If you combine them, whitelist each bot in the other and give each a clear, separate job.
Do I still need a backup bot with an anti-nuke bot?
Yes. Anti-nuke limits damage, but a backup is what restores channels and roles if something gets through.
