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# HostDC vs FadeHost

FadeHost is mainly a Minecraft host that also gives one 256 MB bot free and sells bot plans from $2 a month, while HostDC only hosts Discord bots and includes daily backups on its paid plans.

Facts about FadeHost were checked on 2026-09-24 on fadehost.com and can change without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy. HostDC figures on this page come from our live settings, so they are always current.

## Side by side

| | HostDC | FadeHost |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 256 MB RAM pool, 0.5 CPU, 512 MB storage | One bot per verified account: 256 MB RAM, always on |
| Keeping a free bot online | Reactivate once a week from the dashboard or the reminder email | No coins and no daily renewals |
| Cheapest paid plan | Lite, $1.69 a month: 1 GB RAM, 1 CPU, 5 GB storage | Starter, $2 a month: 1 GB RAM, 1 vCPU |
| Next plan up | Pro, $2.49 a month: 2 GB RAM, 2 CPU, 10 GB storage, a public web address | Standard, $3 a month: 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU; Pro is $6 for 4 GB and 3 vCPU |
| Languages | Node.js, Bun, Deno, Python, Go, Java, Rust, .NET and PHP | Node.js or Python |
| Panel | Our own dashboard: live console, file editor, health card that shows the gateway connection | Its own panel with a live console |
| Backups | Free: weekly, kept 1 day; Mini, Lite, Pro and Max: daily snapshots | Add-on: daily backups kept 7 days |
| Databases | Hosted (Postgres, Redis or FerretDB) from Mini up | Not stated |
| Music and voice bots | Hosted on Pro and Max, a paid add-on on Lite; external on Free and Mini | Pro plan is offered for music, AI and large bots |
| Locations | Our servers in Europe | Not stated for bot plans |
| Ads | Google ads on Free; sponsored ads on every plan | None mentioned |
| Refunds | Consumers can withdraw within 14 days of a subscription's first payment and get the unused days back | Not stated on the pricing page |

## Where HostDC is the better fit

- Daily snapshots are included on every paid plan, not sold as an add-on.
- Lite ($1.69 a month) is cheaper than FadeHost's 1 GB plan at $2 a month, for the same RAM.
- The free plan has a bigger RAM pool (256 MB against 256 MB) and is not limited to one bot.
- HostDC runs Go as well, and the health card shows the bot's gateway connection.

## Where FadeHost is the better fit

- Its free bot needs no coins and no daily renewal clicks.
- It gives more RAM per dollar on bigger plans: 2 GB for $3 a month.
- Its Pro plan is aimed at music bots. HostDC's Pro and Max plans host a Lavalink server next to your bot too, Lite can add one, and Free and Mini connect to one you run elsewhere.
- It deploys from GitHub on every push and offers a web address as an add-on.

## Next steps

Compare every host on one page in the [overview](/compare), see HostDC's plans on the [pricing page](/pricing), or pick your runtime: [Node.js](/host/node), [Python](/host/python) or [Go](/host/go).

Sources, checked 2026-09-24:

- [FadeHost pricing](https://fadehost.com/pricing/)
- [FadeHost Discord bot hosting](https://fadehost.com/discord-bot-hosting/)

## FAQ

### Is FadeHost free for Discord bots?
Yes, one bot per verified account gets 256 MB of RAM for free, with no coins or daily renewals. Paid bot plans start at $2 a month.

### Does FadeHost include backups?
Backups are an add-on there, kept for 7 days. HostDC Lite and Pro include daily snapshots.