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Second Life bot software comparison

2016-04-13T17:09:18Z

LYNQ Resident:

Second Life bots can perform the various operations (not available by LSL):
* Send direct group invitations (including closed groups)
* Automatically monitor the group chats, kick spammers, perform antispam checks
* Send automatic group notices and IMs
* Act as mannequin or model bot
* Serve as a secretary or support robot by using autoresponder AI or remote chat assistant.
* Be a non-personal character (NPC) in a roleplaying game.

== Classification ==

Every Second Life bot requires a special software running. This software can be run either on user's PC or hosted with Second Life bot hosting provider.

<div style="float: left; width: 49%">
== A. Hosting bot with provider ==

Pros:
* You don't care about PC consuming power around the clock.
* You don't have to choose, probably buy and update the bot software.
* Bot does not depends on your internet connection.

Cons:
* You have to pay a subscription fee (usually weekly)
</div>

<div style="float: right; width: 49%">
== B. Running bot on your own PC ==

Pros:
* You can launch the bot when you need it
* Usually no subscription fee (however, you may need to buy the software)

Cons:
* You have to keep your PC running all the time
* Bot hosting providers usually offer more features than standalone programs
</div>
<div style="clear: both"></div>

== Comparison ==

(Sorted naturally, new records are appended at the end)

{| width=100% border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4
|- bgcolor="#DDDDDD"
! width=20% |
! width=20% | SmartBots
! width=20% | PikkuBot
! width=20% | Corrade
! width=20% | SecondBot

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Hosting type'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Server hosting
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || no || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Downloadable program
| no || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Source-Code Available
| no || no || '''yes''' || no

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Purpose'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Used as:
| '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Features'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot controlling approach
| web pages in-world HUD http API || chat commands || instant-messaging HTTP API RLV AI via AIML TCP [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/WaS-Corrade-Movement-Heads-Up-Display-Drone-HUD/8809096 HUD] || instant-messaging http AI
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Group Inviter <ref>See [[Group inviters comparison]] for more info</ref>
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Chat moderator
| '''yes, web interface''' || '''yes, bot commands''' || '''yes, bot commands''' || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Automatic chat antispam
| '''yes, using free device''' || no || '''yes, using LSL (free devices) or built-in HTTP''' || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Group notices and IMs
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Scheduled notices and IMs
| '''yes, web interface''' || no || '''yes, bot commands''' || '''yes groups only'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Add-ons'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Add-ons for other services
| LOW Industries devices SHX devices HippoRent Casper (Vend and others) AlikaRent IntelliAd || not announced || [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/WaS-Corrade-CasperLet-Group-Invite-Ejection/8901369 CasperLet] || StreamAdmin
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Devices and tools
| [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/11457 Available at SL Marketplace] || [http://www.pikkubot.de/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pikkushop Pikku-Shop] || 1. [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks - Corrade] 2. [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/165275 Corrade Store] 3. [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:vassal Vassal] - complete estate / region manager. || None yet

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Prices'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Setup fee
| '''free''' || L$6,000 (premium license) L$1,500 (light license) || '''free''' || '''free'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot hosting subscription
| L$479/week - fully-functional bot L$179/week - model bot || L$504/week || N/A || '''Not supported yet'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Programming'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | LSL API<ref>The LSL library which allows to utilize bot's functionality from your LSL scripts</ref>
| '''[http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/AdminBot AdminBot LSL Library]''': invite to group group chat talk group chat listen eject group members || no || '''[http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade/api Corrade API]''' || '''[http://secondbot.net/index.php?module=docs Full command control via scripts]'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot chat API
| no || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes (+AI/AIML)'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | HTTP API
| '''yes''' || no || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Other languages
| [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/SBSL Simple Bot Scripting Language] || no || '''AIML(Markup) PHP/ASP/perl/etc..''' || no

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Links'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | URL
| [http://www.smartbots2life.com/ SmartBots: Second Life bot hosting] || [http://www.pikkubots.de/ PikkuBots website] || [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks - Corrade] || [http://secondbot.net/ SecondBot website]
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | SLURL
| [http://slurl.com/secondlife/DuoLife/200/99/32] || [http://slurl.com/secondlife/San/198/140/58] || --- || ---
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Other
| SmartBost is a publicly trading company, listed as [http://slcapex.com/symbol/BOTS BOTS] at SLCAPEX || --- || The source-code is released under the GNU GPLv3 license. For more details, please contact [http://my.secondlife.com/Kira.Komarov Kira Komarov] in-world. Hosting solutions can be found on the project page. || ---
|}
<references/>

== See also ==
For more info on bots, visit the following pages:
* [[Group inviters comparison]] - the comparison table of the group inviter services
* [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/SmartBots_Documentation SmartBots services] - the general information about Second life bots and related services: group inviter, chat managing and group notices
* [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade Corrade Set-up and API] - comprehensive information on the Corrade open-source bot and all its capabilities.
* [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/vassal Vassal] - comprehensive estate / region management tool featuring batch restarts, remote region uptime monitoring (up, down, etc...), region textures setter, avatar scanner, etc...

[[Category: SL Bots]]

Second Life bot software comparison

2016-04-13T17:07:47Z

LYNQ Resident:

Second Life bots can perform the various operations (not available by LSL):
* Send direct group invitations (including closed groups)
* Automatically monitor the group chats, kick spammers, perform antispam checks
* Send automatic group notices and IMs
* Act as mannequin or model bot
* Serve as a secretary or support robot by using autoresponder AI or remote chat assistant.
* Be a non-personal character (NPC) in a roleplaying game.

== Classification ==

Every Second Life bot requires a special software running. This software can be run either on user's PC or hosted with Second Life bot hosting provider.

<div style="float: left; width: 49%">
== A. Hosting bot with provider ==

Pros:
* You don't care about PC consuming power around the clock.
* You don't have to choose, probably buy and update the bot software.
* Bot does not depends on your internet connection.

Cons:
* You have to pay a subscription fee (usually weekly)
</div>

<div style="float: right; width: 49%">
== B. Running bot on your own PC ==

Pros:
* You can launch the bot when you need it
* Usually no subscription fee (however, you may need to buy the software)

Cons:
* You have to keep your PC running all the time
* Bot hosting providers usually offer more features than standalone programs
</div>
<div style="clear: both"></div>

== Comparison ==

(Sorted naturally, new records are appended at the end)

{| width=100% border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4
|- bgcolor="#DDDDDD"
! width=20% |
! width=20% | SmartBots
! width=20% | PikkuBot
! width=20% | Corrade
! width=20% | SecondBot

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Hosting type'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Server hosting
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || no || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Downloadable program
| no || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Source-Code Available
| no || no || '''yes''' || no

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Purpose'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Used as:
| '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Features'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot controlling approach
| web pages in-world HUD http API || chat commands || instant-messaging HTTP API RLV AI via AIML TCP || instant-messaging http AI
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Group Inviter <ref>See [[Group inviters comparison]] for more info</ref>
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Chat moderator
| '''yes, web interface''' || '''yes, bot commands''' || '''yes, bot commands''' || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Automatic chat antispam
| '''yes, using free device''' || no || '''yes, using LSL (free devices) or built-in HTTP''' || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Group notices and IMs
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Scheduled notices and IMs
| '''yes, web interface''' || no || '''yes, bot commands''' || '''yes groups only'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Add-ons'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Add-ons for other services
| LOW Industries devices SHX devices HippoRent Casper (Vend and others) AlikaRent IntelliAd || not announced || [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/WaS-Corrade-CasperLet-Group-Invite-Ejection/8901369 CasperLet] || StreamAdmin
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Devices and tools
| [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/11457 Available at SL Marketplace] || [http://www.pikkubot.de/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pikkushop Pikku-Shop] || 1. [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks - Corrade] 2. [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/165275 Corrade Store] 3. [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:vassal Vassal] - complete estate / region manager. || None yet

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Prices'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Setup fee
| '''free''' || L$6,000 (premium license) L$1,500 (light license) || '''free''' || '''free'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot hosting subscription
| L$479/week - fully-functional bot L$179/week - model bot || L$504/week || N/A || '''Not supported yet'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Programming'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | LSL API<ref>The LSL library which allows to utilize bot's functionality from your LSL scripts</ref>
| '''[http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/AdminBot AdminBot LSL Library]''': invite to group group chat talk group chat listen eject group members || no || '''[http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade/api Corrade API]''' || '''[http://secondbot.net/index.php?module=docs Full command control via scripts]'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot chat API
| no || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes (+AI/AIML)'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | HTTP API
| '''yes''' || no || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Other languages
| [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/SBSL Simple Bot Scripting Language] || no || '''AIML(Markup) PHP/ASP/perl/etc..''' || no

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Links'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | URL
| [http://www.smartbots2life.com/ SmartBots: Second Life bot hosting] || [http://www.pikkubots.de/ PikkuBots website] || [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks - Corrade] || [http://secondbot.net/ SecondBot website]
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | SLURL
| [http://slurl.com/secondlife/DuoLife/200/99/32] || [http://slurl.com/secondlife/San/198/140/58] || --- || ---
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Other
| SmartBost is a publicly trading company, listed as [http://slcapex.com/symbol/BOTS BOTS] at SLCAPEX || --- || The source-code is released under the GNU GPLv3 license. For more details, please contact [http://my.secondlife.com/Kira.Komarov Kira Komarov] in-world. Hosting solutions can be found on the project page. || ---
|}
<references/>

== See also ==
For more info on bots, visit the following pages:
* [[Group inviters comparison]] - the comparison table of the group inviter services
* [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/SmartBots_Documentation SmartBots services] - the general information about Second life bots and related services: group inviter, chat managing and group notices
* [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade Corrade Set-up and API] - comprehensive information on the Corrade open-source bot and all its capabilities.
* [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/vassal Vassal] - comprehensive estate / region management tool featuring batch restarts, remote region uptime monitoring (up, down, etc...), region textures setter, avatar scanner, etc...

[[Category: SL Bots]]

Second Life bot software comparison

2016-04-13T17:03:01Z

LYNQ Resident:

Second Life bots can perform the various operations (not available by LSL):
* Send direct group invitations (including closed groups)
* Automatically monitor the group chats, kick spammers, perform antispam checks
* Send automatic group notices and IMs
* Act as mannequin or model bot
* Serve as a secretary or support robot by using autoresponder AI or remote chat assistant.
* Be a non-personal character (NPC) in a roleplaying game.

== Classification ==

Every Second Life bot requires a special software running. This software can be run either on user's PC or hosted with Second Life bot hosting provider.

<div style="float: left; width: 49%">
== A. Hosting bot with provider ==

Pros:
* You don't care about PC consuming power around the clock.
* You don't have to choose, probably buy and update the bot software.
* Bot does not depends on your internet connection.

Cons:
* You have to pay a subscription fee (usually weekly)
</div>

<div style="float: right; width: 49%">
== B. Running bot on your own PC ==

Pros:
* You can launch the bot when you need it
* Usually no subscription fee (however, you may need to buy the software)

Cons:
* You have to keep your PC running all the time
* Bot hosting providers usually offer more features than standalone programs
</div>
<div style="clear: both"></div>

== Comparison ==

(Sorted naturally, new records are appended at the end)

{| width=100% border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4
|- bgcolor="#DDDDDD"
! width=20% |
! width=20% | SmartBots
! width=20% | PikkuBot
! width=20% | Corrade
! width=20% | SecondBot

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Hosting type'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Server hosting
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || no || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Downloadable program
| no || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Source-Code Available
| no || no || '''yes''' || no

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Purpose'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Used as:
| '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot''' || '''Multi-functional Bot'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Features'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot controlling approach
| web pages in-world HUD http API || chat commands || instant-messaging HTTP API RLV AI via AIML || instant-messaging http AI
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Group Inviter <ref>See [[Group inviters comparison]] for more info</ref>
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Chat moderator
| '''yes, web interface''' || '''yes, bot commands''' || '''yes, bot commands''' || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Automatic chat antispam
| '''yes, using free device''' || no || '''yes, using LSL (free devices) or built-in HTTP''' || no
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Group notices and IMs
| '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Scheduled notices and IMs
| '''yes, web interface''' || no || '''yes, bot commands''' || '''yes groups only'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Add-ons'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Add-ons for other services
| LOW Industries devices SHX devices HippoRent Casper (Vend and others) AlikaRent IntelliAd || not announced || [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/WaS-Corrade-CasperLet-Group-Invite-Ejection/8901369 CasperLet] || StreamAdmin
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Devices and tools
| [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/11457 Available at SL Marketplace] || [http://www.pikkubot.de/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=pikkushop Pikku-Shop] || 1. [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks - Corrade] 2. [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/165275 Corrade Store] 3. [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:vassal Vassal] - complete estate / region manager. || None yet

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Prices'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Setup fee
| '''free''' || L$6,000 (premium license) L$1,500 (light license) || '''free''' || '''free'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot hosting subscription
| L$479/week - fully-functional bot L$179/week - model bot || L$504/week || N/A || '''Not supported yet'''

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Programming'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | LSL API<ref>The LSL library which allows to utilize bot's functionality from your LSL scripts</ref>
| '''[http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/AdminBot AdminBot LSL Library]''': invite to group group chat talk group chat listen eject group members || no || '''[http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade/api Corrade API]''' || '''[http://secondbot.net/index.php?module=docs Full command control via scripts]'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Bot chat API
| no || '''yes''' || '''yes''' || '''yes (+AI/AIML)'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | HTTP API
| '''yes''' || no || '''yes''' || '''yes'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Other languages
| [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/SBSL Simple Bot Scripting Language] || no || '''AIML(Markup) PHP/ASP/perl/etc..''' || no

|-
| colspan=5 | '''Links'''
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | URL
| [http://www.smartbots2life.com/ SmartBots: Second Life bot hosting] || [http://www.pikkubots.de/ PikkuBots website] || [http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks - Corrade] || [http://secondbot.net/ SecondBot website]
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | SLURL
| [http://slurl.com/secondlife/DuoLife/200/99/32] || [http://slurl.com/secondlife/San/198/140/58] || --- || ---
|-
| bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | Other
| SmartBost is a publicly trading company, listed as [http://slcapex.com/symbol/BOTS BOTS] at SLCAPEX || --- || The source-code is released under the GNU GPLv3 license. For more details, please contact [http://my.secondlife.com/Kira.Komarov Kira Komarov] in-world. Hosting solutions can be found on the project page. || ---
|}
<references/>

== See also ==
For more info on bots, visit the following pages:
* [[Group inviters comparison]] - the comparison table of the group inviter services
* [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/SmartBots_Documentation SmartBots services] - the general information about Second life bots and related services: group inviter, chat managing and group notices
* [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade Corrade Set-up and API] - comprehensive information on the Corrade open-source bot and all its capabilities.
* [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/vassal Vassal] - comprehensive estate / region management tool featuring batch restarts, remote region uptime monitoring (up, down, etc...), region textures setter, avatar scanner, etc...

[[Category: SL Bots]]

Group inviters comparison

2016-04-13T16:59:06Z

LYNQ Resident:

Second Life [[Group Inviter]] bots are used to send direct invitations to join specific Second Life group (usually the visitors of the parcel are invited.

There's several direct group inviter services available in Second Life. The following table shows the comparison of group inviter's features and functions:

=Comparison table=
<table width=100% border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4>
<tr width=20%><th><th width=13%>MyRoBoT Group.Invitor<th width=13%>VAW iGroup<th width=13%>SmartBots Group Inviter<th width=12%>MAGIC<th width=13%>JVA Bot<th width=12%>PikkuBot<th width=12%>Corrade
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Direct group invitation<ref>All products offer this service</ref>
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Server-hosted<ref>This means that you don't have your PC running</ref>
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes''' (in-world retailers)
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Source code available<ref>Whether the project's source-code is freely available either as public domain or licensed by an open-source license.</ref>
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes (GPLv3)'''

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Pricing'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Activation fee/buying price
<td>L$400
<td>'''free'''
<td>'''free'''
<td>'''free'''
<td>L$3000
<td>L$1,500 - L$6,000
<td>'''free'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Rental price
<td>Depends on usage.<ref>Gradual increase (from L$0 to L$600/week). Check prices at [http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/pricing_en.php Prices page]</ref>
<td>L$85/week
<td>L$79/week
<td>L$115 / L$233 per week<ref>Two packages: L$3000 for 90 days & L$4500 for 180 days</ref>
<td>FREE
<td>FREE
<td>FREE

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Free subscription
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''1 week free'''
<td>no
<td>n/a
<td>n/a
<td>n/a

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Moneyback guarantee
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>n/a

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Remote payment: from any SL location
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes<ref>with L$4500 package</ref>
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>n/a (free)

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Statistics'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Delivered invitations stats
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Actually accepted invitations stats
<td>''n/a''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Web statistics
<td>'''yes'''<ref>See Sample at [http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/statistics_en.php this link]</ref>
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''<ref> Including graphs, [http://blog.smartbots2life.com/2010/06/sent-and-accepted-invitations-graph/ read here]</ref>
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Daily email reports
<td>''n/a''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>''n/a''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Misc'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Established
<td>'''2009'''
<td>'''2007'''
<td>'''2010'''
<td>'''2008'''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''2010'''
<td>'''2012'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Manual invitations
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Free Customizing
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Greeter</td>
<td>'''yes'''<ref>On Automatic invitations means</ref></td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>no</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Supported "Plug-Ins" for other systems
<td>XStreetSL JEVN vendors Apez.iVend HippoVend Palen Vendors XSLT Apez.AutoLease HippoRent
<td>Apez.auto-lease HippoRENT Alika '''Any System on Demand'''
<td>LOW Industries HippoRent ArtiZan Greeter SHX Alika Intelli
<td>HippoVend HippoRent Merchants packaging Temporal Rental Cube (included)
<td>-
<td>-
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/WaS-Corrade-CasperLet-Group-Invite-Ejection/8901369 CasperLet]

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Backend (seamless & script-free) support for other systems
<td>-
<td>-
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/1626868 CasperVend] [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/2129768 CasperLet]
<td>-
<td>-
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/1626868 CasperVend] [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/2129768 CasperLet]
<td>-

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Custom LSL API
<td>n/a
<td>n/a
<td>1. [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/AdminBot AdminBot] 2. [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/HTTP_API HTTP APIs]
<td>-
<td>-
<td>-
<td>1. [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade/api Corrade API (LSL/HTTP)] 2. [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/165275 Corrade Store]

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Links'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">SLURL
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/xstream80/128/100/30]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Artworks/86/220/36]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/DuoLife/200/99/32]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Semoshi/211/158/73]
<td>n/a
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isle%20of%20Creation/222/205/39]
<td>Please contact [http://my.secondlife.com/Kira.Komarov Kira Komarov] in-world.
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Website
<td>[http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/info_en.php]
<td>[http://www.virtualartworks.biz]
<td>[http://www.smartbots2life.com]
<td>[http://www.temporalindustries.com]
<td>n/a
<td>[http://www.pikkubot.de/]
<td>[http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks: Corrade]
</table>

<references/>

=Links=
* [http://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&SearchKeyword=direct+group+inviter&SearchLocale=0 Direct group inviters at XStreetSL]
* [[Inviting residents to join your business group]]
* [[Group Inviter]]

[[Category: SL Bots]]

Group inviters comparison

2016-04-13T16:58:32Z

LYNQ Resident:

Second Life [[Group Inviter]] bots are used to send direct invitations to join specific Second Life group (usually the visitors of the parcel are invited.

There's several direct group inviter services available in Second Life. The following table shows the comparison of group inviter's features and functions:

=Comparison table=
<table width=100% border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4>
<tr width=20%><th><th width=13%>MyRoBoT Group.Invitor<th width=13%>VAW iGroup<th width=13%>SmartBots Group Inviter<th width=12%>MAGIC<th width=13%>JVA Bot<th width=12%>PikkuBot<th width=12%>Corrade
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Direct group invitation<ref>All products offer this service</ref>
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Server-hosted<ref>This means that you don't have your PC running</ref>
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes''' (in-world retailers)
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Source code available<ref>Whether the project's source-code is freely available either as public domain or licensed by an open-source license.</ref>
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes (GPLv3)'''

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Pricing'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Activation fee/buying price
<td>L$400
<td>'''free'''
<td>'''free'''
<td>'''free'''
<td>L$3000
<td>L$1,500 - L$6,000
<td>'''free'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Rental price
<td>Depends on usage.<ref>Gradual increase (from L$0 to L$600/week). Check prices at [http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/pricing_en.php Prices page]</ref>
<td>L$85/week
<td>L$79/week
<td>L$115 / L$233 per week<ref>Two packages: L$3000 for 90 days & L$4500 for 180 days</ref>
<td>FREE
<td>FREE
<td>FREE

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Free subscription
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''1 week free'''
<td>no
<td>n/a
<td>n/a
<td>n/a

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Moneyback guarantee
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>n/a

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Remote payment: from any SL location
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes<ref>with L$4500 package</ref>
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>n/a (free)

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Statistics'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Delivered invitations stats
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Actually accepted invitations stats
<td>''n/a''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Web statistics
<td>'''yes'''<ref>See Sample at [http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/statistics_en.php this link]</ref>
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''<ref> Including graphs, [http://blog.smartbots2life.com/2010/06/sent-and-accepted-invitations-graph/ read here]</ref>
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Daily email reports
<td>''n/a''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>''n/a''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Misc'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Established
<td>'''2009'''
<td>'''2007'''
<td>'''2010'''
<td>'''2008'''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''2010'''
<td>'''2012'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Manual invitations
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Free Customizing
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Greeter</td>
<td>'''yes'''<ref>On Automatic invitations means</ref></td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>no</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Supported "Plug-Ins" for other systems
<td>XStreetSL JEVN vendors Apez.iVend HippoVend Palen Vendors XSLT Apez.AutoLease HippoRent
<td>Apez.auto-lease HippoRENT Alika '''Any System on Demand'''
<td>LOW Industries HippoRent ArtiZan Greeter SHX Alika Intelli
<td>HippoVend HippoRent Merchants packaging Temporal Rental Cube (included)
<td>-
<td>-
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/WaS-Corrade-CasperLet-Group-Invite-Ejection/8901369 CasperLet]

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Backend (seamless & script-free) support for other systems
<td>-
<td>-
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/1626868 CasperVend] [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/2129768 CasperLet]
<td>-
<td>-
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/1626868 CasperVend] [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/2129768 CasperLet]
<td>

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Custom LSL API
<td>n/a
<td>n/a
<td>1. [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/AdminBot AdminBot] 2. [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/HTTP_API HTTP APIs]
<td>-
<td>-
<td>-
<td>1. [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade/api Corrade API (LSL/HTTP)] 2. [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/165275 Corrade Store]

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Links'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">SLURL
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/xstream80/128/100/30]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Artworks/86/220/36]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/DuoLife/200/99/32]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Semoshi/211/158/73]
<td>n/a
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isle%20of%20Creation/222/205/39]
<td>Please contact [http://my.secondlife.com/Kira.Komarov Kira Komarov] in-world.
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Website
<td>[http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/info_en.php]
<td>[http://www.virtualartworks.biz]
<td>[http://www.smartbots2life.com]
<td>[http://www.temporalindustries.com]
<td>n/a
<td>[http://www.pikkubot.de/]
<td>[http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks: Corrade]
</table>

<references/>

=Links=
* [http://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&SearchKeyword=direct+group+inviter&SearchLocale=0 Direct group inviters at XStreetSL]
* [[Inviting residents to join your business group]]
* [[Group Inviter]]

[[Category: SL Bots]]

Group inviters comparison

2016-04-13T16:56:09Z

LYNQ Resident:

Second Life [[Group Inviter]] bots are used to send direct invitations to join specific Second Life group (usually the visitors of the parcel are invited.

There's several direct group inviter services available in Second Life. The following table shows the comparison of group inviter's features and functions:

=Comparison table=
<table width=100% border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4>
<tr width=20%><th><th width=13%>MyRoBoT Group.Invitor<th width=13%>VAW iGroup<th width=13%>SmartBots Group Inviter<th width=12%>MAGIC<th width=13%>JVA Bot<th width=12%>PikkuBot<th width=12%>Corrade
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Direct group invitation<ref>All products offer this service</ref>
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Server-hosted<ref>This means that you don't have your PC running</ref>
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes''' (in-world retailers)
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Source code available<ref>Whether the project's source-code is freely available either as public domain or licensed by an open-source license.</ref>
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes (GPLv3)'''

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Pricing'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Activation fee/buying price
<td>L$400
<td>'''free'''
<td>'''free'''
<td>'''free'''
<td>L$3000
<td>L$1,500 - L$6,000
<td>'''free'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Rental price
<td>Depends on usage.<ref>Gradual increase (from L$0 to L$600/week). Check prices at [http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/pricing_en.php Prices page]</ref>
<td>L$85/week
<td>L$79/week
<td>L$115 / L$233 per week<ref>Two packages: L$3000 for 90 days & L$4500 for 180 days</ref>
<td>FREE
<td>FREE
<td>FREE

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Free subscription
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''1 week free'''
<td>no
<td>n/a
<td>n/a
<td>n/a

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Moneyback guarantee
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>n/a

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Remote payment: from any SL location
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes<ref>with L$4500 package</ref>
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>n/a (free)

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Statistics'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Delivered invitations stats
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Actually accepted invitations stats
<td>''n/a''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Web statistics
<td>'''yes'''<ref>See Sample at [http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/statistics_en.php this link]</ref>
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''<ref> Including graphs, [http://blog.smartbots2life.com/2010/06/sent-and-accepted-invitations-graph/ read here]</ref>
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Daily email reports
<td>''n/a''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>''n/a''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Misc'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Established
<td>'''2009'''
<td>'''2007'''
<td>'''2010'''
<td>'''2008'''
<td>''n/a''
<td>'''2010'''
<td>'''2012'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Manual invitations
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Free Customizing
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''
<td>'''yes'''
<td>no
<td>no
<td>no
<td>'''yes'''

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Greeter</td>
<td>'''yes'''<ref>On Automatic invitations means</ref></td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>no</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>
<td>'''yes'''</td>

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Supported "Plug-Ins" for other systems
<td>XStreetSL JEVN vendors Apez.iVend HippoVend Palen Vendors XSLT Apez.AutoLease HippoRent
<td>Apez.auto-lease HippoRENT Alika '''Any System on Demand'''
<td>LOW Industries HippoRent ArtiZan Greeter SHX Alika Intelli
<td>HippoVend HippoRent Merchants packaging Temporal Rental Cube (included)
<td>-
<td>-
<td> - 

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Backend (seamless & script-free) support for other systems
<td>-
<td>-
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/1626868 CasperVend] [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/2129768 CasperLet]
<td>-
<td>-
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/1626868 CasperVend] [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/2129768 CasperLet]
<td>[https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/i/2129768 CasperLet]

<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Custom LSL API
<td>n/a
<td>n/a
<td>1. [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/AdminBot AdminBot] 2. [http://www.smartbots2life.com/docs/HTTP_API HTTP APIs]
<td>-
<td>-
<td>-
<td>1. [http://grimore.org/secondlife/scripted_agents/corrade/api Corrade API (LSL/HTTP)] 2. [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/165275 Corrade Store]

<tr><td colspan=8 bgcolor="">'''Links'''
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">SLURL
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/xstream80/128/100/30]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Artworks/86/220/36]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/DuoLife/200/99/32]
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Semoshi/211/158/73]
<td>n/a
<td>[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isle%20of%20Creation/222/205/39]
<td>Please contact [http://my.secondlife.com/Kira.Komarov Kira Komarov] in-world.
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD">Website
<td>[http://simpleservicebot.myrobot.slware.net/groupinvitor/info_en.php]
<td>[http://www.virtualartworks.biz]
<td>[http://www.smartbots2life.com]
<td>[http://www.temporalindustries.com]
<td>n/a
<td>[http://www.pikkubot.de/]
<td>[http://grimore.org/secondlife:scripted_agents:corrade Wizardry and Steamworks: Corrade]
</table>

<references/>

=Links=
* [http://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&SearchKeyword=direct+group+inviter&SearchLocale=0 Direct group inviters at XStreetSL]
* [[Inviting residents to join your business group]]
* [[Group Inviter]]

[[Category: SL Bots]]