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# HostDC vs PebbleHost

PebbleHost sells one bot plan at $3.00 a month with 1 GB of RAM, a MySQL database and locations in North America and Europe, while HostDC offers a free plan and 1 GB of RAM for $1.69 a month.

Facts about PebbleHost were checked on 2026-09-24 on pebblehost.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 | PebbleHost |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 256 MB RAM pool, 0.5 CPU, 512 MB storage | No |
| Keeping a free bot online | Reactivate once a week from the dashboard or the reminder email | Not applicable |
| Cheapest paid plan | Lite, $1.69 a month: 1 GB RAM, 1 CPU, 5 GB storage | Bot Hosting, $3.00 a month: 1024 MB RAM, unmetered SSD storage |
| Next plan up | Pro, $2.49 a month: 2 GB RAM, 2 CPU, 10 GB storage, a public web address | One plan; resources are added from the billing panel |
| Languages | Node.js, Bun, Deno, Python, Go, Java, Rust, .NET and PHP | Java, Node.js, Python |
| Panel | Our own dashboard: live console, file editor, health card that shows the gateway connection | Its own game panel with FTP, package manager and one-click bot installs |
| Backups | Free: weekly, kept 1 day; Mini, Lite, Pro and Max: daily snapshots | Automatic backups kept 7 days |
| Databases | Hosted (Postgres, Redis or FerretDB) from Mini up | 1 free MySQL database |
| Music and voice bots | Hosted on Pro and Max, a paid add-on on Lite; external on Free and Mini | Offers a one-click music bot install |
| Locations | Our servers in Europe | North America or Europe, chosen at checkout |
| 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 | 72 hours after the first order, per its terms |

## Where HostDC is the better fit

- There is a free plan, and Lite costs $1.69 a month for 1 GB of RAM, against $3.00 for 1024 MB.
- Tokens are encrypted and each bot runs in its own locked-down sandbox.
- The health card shows whether the bot is connected to Discord's gateway.

## Where PebbleHost is the better fit

- It includes a MySQL database and FTP access.
- You can host in North America as well as Europe.
- One-click installs of ready-made bots, including a music bot, save setup time.

## 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:

- [PebbleHost Discord bot hosting](https://pebblehost.com/bot-hosting)
- [PebbleHost bot hosting store](https://billing.pebblehost.com/index.php?rp=/store/discord-bot-hosting)
- [PebbleHost terms of service (refunds)](https://pebblehost.com/src/PebbleHost_TOS.pdf)

## FAQ

### How much is PebbleHost bot hosting?
Its bot hosting page lists $3.00 a month for 1024 MB of RAM. HostDC Lite is $1.69 a month for 1 GB.

### Does PebbleHost include backups?
Yes, its page lists automatic backups kept for 7 days. HostDC Lite and Pro take daily snapshots.