Disboard is the original — the bump command practically invented Discord server discovery, and /bump is still muscle memory for millions of server owners. If you've used a server list before, there's a good chance Disboard was the first one.
Guilds.me takes a different bet: that bumping gets people to your listing, but what happens after the click is what actually decides whether they join and stay. That's the gap this comparison is really about.
1. How they compare
| Feature | Disboard | Guilds.me |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery model | /bump command, 2-hour cooldown | Search, tags, votes & browsing |
| Written reviews & ratings | with owner replies | |
| Server search | Tag & keyword only | Fuzzy search across name, tags & description |
| Custom vanity URL | (premium) | |
| Vote rewards (auto roles) | ||
| Referral program | ||
| Community size | One of the largest, oldest lists | Smaller, growing |
Feature comparisons reflect each platform's general approach as of writing and can change — always double-check current features directly with each service.
2. Where Disboard wins
Disboard's biggest asset is sheer scale and habit. A huge number of Discord users already have the muscle memory of typing /bump, and its bump channels get real, consistent traffic. If your growth strategy leans entirely on frequent, low-effort bumping — and your server doesn't need much beyond a name and a tag to sell itself — Disboard's model is hard to beat for sheer volume of impressions.
It's also dead simple: add the bot, run a command, done. There's very little to configure, which is genuinely appealing if you just want a quick, no-frills way to get eyes on your invite.
3. Where Guilds.me wins
Bumping gets someone to look at your listing for a few seconds. Guilds.me is built around what happens in those few seconds and after: can they actually tell if your server is right for them, and do they have a reason to trust it?
- • Reviews and ratings — a new visitor can see what real members thought before they join, and guild owners can reply publicly. Disboard has no equivalent.
- • Real search, not just tag browsing — visitors searching a specific niche or typo'd name can still find you.
- • Vote-triggered rewards — automatically hand out a Discord role when someone votes, turning a vote into an in-server moment instead of a dead end.
- • A premium tier with a custom vanity URL, more tags and keywords, and higher-visibility placement for servers that want to invest in growth.
4. Which one should you actually use?
Honestly — most established server owners run both. There's no rule against listing anywhere that's free, and listing on Guilds.me takes a few minutes. Use Disboard's bump for volume and habit; use Guilds.me for the visitors who actually read before they click join — the reviews, the search, and the vote-driven engagement loop it's built around.
It's free to list your server and takes a few minutes.
List your server →FAQ
Can I list my server on both Disboard and Guilds.me?
Yes — they're not exclusive, and both are free to list on. Most active server owners use more than one directory.
Does Guilds.me have a bump command like Disboard?
Guilds.me's growth loop is built around voting rather than bumping — members can vote for your server, which can trigger automatic in-server rewards, and voted servers rank higher in listings.
Is Guilds.me free?
Yes. Listing, search, reviews and voting are all free. A premium tier is available for servers that want extra visibility, a vanity URL, and more customization.