Hey everyone! I’ve got a Discord bot I made using discord.js. It’s pretty hefty with about 40 commands and deals with crypto stuff. I’ve also hooked it up to an API. Now I’m stuck on where to host it.
Should I go for a VPS or maybe a Discord-specific host? Right now it’s just for one server but could grow to around 10 soon. I grabbed a hosting plan with 2 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB NVMe storage, and 8 TB bandwidth.
The setup works okay but the ping is hovering around 100ms. I’m hoping to bring that down. Any ideas on how to improve performance or suggestions for better hosting options? Thanks in advance for any help!
Mate, I’ve been in your shoes with a crypto bot before. From my experience, a VPS is solid for your needs, especially with that setup you’ve got. But here’s a trick I learned: try using a reverse proxy like Cloudflare. It helped me slash my ping times dramatically.
For performance, I’d suggest tweaking your Node.js settings. Bump up the max old space size and play with the garbage collector flags. Made a world of difference for me.
Also, don’t overlook database optimization if you’re using one. Proper indexing and query optimization can really speed things up.
Lastly, if you’re making API calls, implement smart caching. It’ll reduce latency and save you on API costs. Just remember to keep your cache fresh for those volatile crypto prices.
Keep at it, and you’ll get that ping down in no time!
ey mate, have u looked into cloud hosting? stuff like aws or google cloud can be pretty sweet for bots. they scale easily and u can set up auto-scaling to handle spikes. might help with that ping issue too. just watch out for costs - they can sneak up on ya if ur not careful!
As someone who’s run a few Discord bots, I can tell you that your current setup isn’t bad at all. For a bot with 40 commands and API integration, a VPS is often the way to go. It gives you more control and flexibility than Discord-specific hosts.
That said, your ping issue is concerning. Have you considered changing your VPS location? Sometimes, picking a data center closer to Discord’s servers can significantly reduce latency. Also, make sure your bot’s code is optimized - async/await patterns and efficient API calls can make a big difference.
If you’re still having issues, you might want to look into cloud providers like AWS or Google Cloud. They often have better infrastructure and can offer lower latency. Just be mindful of costs, as they can escalate quickly if you’re not careful.
Lastly, don’t forget to implement proper error handling and logging. It’ll help you identify and fix performance bottlenecks more easily. Good luck with your bot!