Free hosting comparison

Compare renewal rules, resource allocation, backups and deployment options.

Seven questions to ask any free host.

“Free” and “24/7” are not complete specifications. Renewal rules, idle behaviour, resource allocation and deletion terms decide what the service is actually like to use.

01

Keeping the free service active

Botkeep model

No periodic renewal timer. Your free server stays assigned without a recurring keep-alive click.

Common pattern

Some free tiers require a dashboard renewal, activity check or other recurring action.

Less dashboard maintenance, more time working on the workload.
02

Idle behaviour

Botkeep model

No scheduled sleep when a workload is quiet. The runtime model is designed for continuous operation.

Common pattern

Idle workloads may be paused, put to sleep or require an external keep-alive mechanism.

Your application can remain ready for the next event.
03

Free capacity

Botkeep model

Standard Free: one server, 512 MB RAM, 50% CPU (0.5 vCore) and 1 GB storage, running 24/7. Founder and existing accounts keep their assigned conditions.

Common pattern

Free capacity can be a single slot, a smaller allocation or one pool shared by several apps.

The limit is visible before you deploy.
04

Deploy sources

Botkeep model

Use GitHub, a ZIP or a blank workspace for your app. Databases and ready-made services start from a managed profile.

Common pattern

Source options vary: file-only panels, repository-only flows or staff-assisted setup are all common.

Use the workflow that already matches your project.
05

Runtime focus

Botkeep model

Applications, bots, databases and services in one workspace, with shared resources and a choice of runtime profiles.

Common pattern

General-purpose hosts may support more languages but expose more server-level configuration.

Choose the runtime or service you need without managing a VPS.
06

Data and recovery

Botkeep model

Databases use normal server slots and shared resources. Backup counts and retention depend on the plan.

Common pattern

Databases, backups and retention may be separate add-ons or left to the user to arrange.

Backups remain a recovery aid; important data still needs an independent copy.
07

Upgrade path

Botkeep model

Compare Free and the current paid plans by server slots, shared resources and backup limits.

Common pattern

Some services price individual resources, credits or renewal periods instead of complete plans.

Paid plans use single payments for 30 days with manual renewal. Current prices are shown in the plan catalogue.
How to use this page

The right provider depends on your workload, risk tolerance and support needs. Verify current pricing and legal terms directly before moving production data. Botkeep’s production controls remain subject to beta readiness and the published Terms.

See the exact Botkeep limits.

Free, Plus and Pro publish workload slots, memory, CPU, storage, databases and backup retention in one comparison.