Hey everyone! I’m new to Discord bot development and I’ve just finished creating a basic bot. Now I’m wondering where I can host it without spending any money. Are there any reliable free hosting services that would work for a simple Discord bot? I’d love to hear about your experiences or recommendations. Thanks in advance for any help!
I’ve been in your shoes, and I found that Glitch.com is a solid option for hosting simple Discord bots for free. It’s user-friendly and provides enough resources for basic bots. One thing to note is that projects on Glitch can go to sleep after inactivity, but you can easily set up a service like UptimeRobot to ping your bot and keep it running. Another benefit is the ability to collaborate with others directly on the platform. Just be mindful of the usage limits and consider upgrading if your bot grows significantly. Overall, Glitch has been reliable for my small-scale projects without costing a dime.
For hosting a simple Discord bot without cost, I’d recommend looking into Oracle Cloud Free Tier. They offer always-free resources including Compute VMs, which can easily run a basic bot. The setup process is a bit more involved compared to some other options, but it provides a more robust and ‘always-on’ solution. You get full control over your environment, and it’s a great opportunity to learn some cloud basics. Just be aware that you’ll need to manage security and updates yourself. It’s served me well for several small projects, including a Discord bot, without any unexpected costs or downtimes.
heroku used to be gr8 for free hosting, but they axed the free tier. 
have u tried replit? it’s pretty easy to set up and has a free plan. just keep in mind it might go to sleep if inactive, so u might need to ping it occasionally to keep it awake. good luck with ur bot!