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Best Discord music bots in 2025

Stream music in voice channels with these top Discord music bots. After Groovy and Rythm were shut down, here are the best alternatives in 2025.

Top music bots

1

Hydra

Best overall
Free

Supports Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Apple Music. Clean interface and high audio quality.

2

Jockie Music

Multi-channel
Free

Runs multiple instances so multiple voice channels can play simultaneously. Great for large servers.

3

Chip

Most reliable
Free

Simple, reliable music playback from major platforms. Good for servers that want something that just works.

4

FredBoat

Open source
Free

Open-source music bot with Spotify and YouTube support. Self-hostable for power users.

How to choose

  • Hydra is the best all-round choice for most servers — it supports all major platforms and sounds great.
  • If your server has multiple active voice channels, Jockie Music's multi-instance support is essential.
  • For a simple set-and-forget solution, Chip requires minimal configuration.
  • Tech-savvy server owners who want full control should self-host FredBoat.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened to Groovy and Rythm?

Both were shut down in 2021 following legal pressure from Google/YouTube over terms of service violations. The best modern alternatives are Hydra and Jockie Music.

Can Discord music bots play Spotify?

Yes — Hydra and Jockie Music both support Spotify. Note they stream the audio from a separate source matched to the Spotify track, rather than directly from Spotify's API.

Why does my Discord music bot keep disconnecting?

Usually caused by the bot's server being under load, or Discord's voice server being unstable. Try moving the bot to a different voice channel. If it persists, switch to Chip or Hydra for better reliability.

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