BotD

The premium Open Source alternative to DataDome

🎯 Best for:Developers needing lightweight, transparent bot detection

What is BotD?

A free alternative to DataDome and Akamai Bot Manager. It runs entirely in the browser to detect automation frameworks and browser spoofing without requiring a backend server.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptTesting & QA

Why BotD?

  • No server required
  • MIT licensed
  • Detects headless browsers

Limitations

  • Easier to bypass than server-side
  • No centralized dashboard
  • Client-side logic is visible
2/25/2026
Last Update
99
Forks
7
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on DataDome)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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