Free workflow that covers most servers
Invite Smooth Main, restrict skip to a DJ role if needed, seed a playlist, and leave Premium alone until something actually breaks under load.
Signs you still do not need Premium
Queues finish, skips feel instant, Spotify and YouTube both work, and mods are not filing nightly outage tickets. That is a successful free Discord music bot setup.
Start without Premium today
Use https://smoothbot.in/invite. Read pricing later at https://smoothbot.in/pricing only if free headroom is gone.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Smooth without Premium?
Yes. Core high quality Discord music works without Premium. Upgrade only if your community needs more capacity.
What do I lose without Premium?
Everyday play, major sources and slash controls stay available free. Large-server capacity and priority features are the Premium path.
Can I use Smooth without Discord Nitro or bot premium?
Yes. Smooth Main is free and does not require Discord Nitro. Optional Smooth Premium tiers are for larger servers, not basic listening.
What free limits does Smooth Main include?
Smooth Main covers everyday Discord music: voice playback, queues, playlists, filters and multi-source links. Check /pricing on smoothbot.in for premium capacity upgrades.
Which music sources does Smooth support?
Smooth supports YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music, Deezer, Bandcamp, Twitch, radio, HTTP streams and 30+ engines. See the Supported Platforms section on smoothbot.in.
Try it on your server
Invite Smooth, join voice, and test the steps from this guide live.