What is the difference between Starter and Pro?

Both plans get identical features — multi-file editor, persistent storage, secrets manager, crash alerts, live logs. The difference is usage: Starter supports 1 bot, Pro supports up to 3 bots with more storage.

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Q: Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every new account gets a 15-day developer trial to run your bot in production before paying anything. No credit card required to start.

Always-on Python Discord bot hosting. No sleep timers. No Linux. Cancel anytime.
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Save vs a $6/mo DigitalOcean droplet — and skip the Linux sysadmin work entirely

Trial

15 days free

Test in production, no card needed

✓ 1 bot · 96 MB RAM
✓ Multi-file project editor
✓ Persistent SQLite / JSON storage
✓ Live console logs
✓ Crash email alerts
✓ Secrets / env var manager
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Starter

$4.99/mo

Everything you need for 1 production bot

✓ 1 bot · 128 MB RAM
✓ Multi-file project editor
✓ Persistent SQLite / JSON storage
✓ Always-on, no sleep timers
✓ Live logs + downloadable history
✓ Crash email alerts
✓ Secrets / env var manager
✓ USD · billed monthly

Get Starter — $4.99/mo

Start with 15-day free trial included

Pro

$9.99/mo

Run a fleet of bots from one account

✓ Up to 3 bots · 128 MB each
✓ Multi-file project editor
✓ Persistent SQLite / JSON storage
✓ Always-on, no sleep timers
✓ Live logs + downloadable history
✓ Crash email alerts
✓ Secrets / env var manager
✓ Priority email support

Get Pro — $9.99/mo

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15-day free trial on every plan. No credit card required to get started. If you subscribe and something goes wrong on our end, email us within 7 days — we'll make it right.

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How we compare

Starter plans on Railway or Render are great for web apps. For Discord bots, you need persistent connections, no sleep timers, and crash notifications — which is exactly what we built.

Feature	getDiscordBot	Railway	Render	Self-hosted VPS
Always-on gateway	✓ Always	✓ Always	✗ Sleeps (free tier)	✓ Always
Setup complexity	Paste code, done	Git deploy / Docker	Git deploy	Linux + systemd setup
Discord-specific features	✓ Purpose-built	Generic PaaS	Generic PaaS	DIY
Crash email alert	✓ Built-in	Configure yourself	Configure yourself	Configure yourself
Persistent SQLite / data storage	✓ Included	Paid add-on	Paid disk required	✓ Included
Secrets / token manager	✓ Built-in	✓	✓	Manual .env files
Multi-file project editor	✓ Built-in	External editor + Git	External editor + Git	SSH + nano/vim
Starter price (1 bot)	$4.99/mo	~$5–9/mo	~$7/mo (paid worker)	~$4–6/mo + time cost

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free trial before I pay?

Yes. Every new account gets a full 15-day developer trial to run your bot in production and confirm it works for your use case. No credit card required to start. After 15 days, your bot continues on Starter ($4.99/mo) or Pro ($9.99/mo) — or pauses if you don't subscribe. Nothing is deleted for 14 days after a trial ends.

Do I need to know how to code to use getDiscordBot?

Yes. getDiscordBot is purpose-built hosting for developers who write their own Python Discord bot code (using discord.py, nextcord, py-cord, or hikari). We handle the container runtime, 24/7 uptime, and restarts so you don't have to manage a Linux server. We do not provide no-code or pre-made template bots.

What's the difference between Starter and Pro?

Both plans get every feature — multi-file editor, persistent storage, secrets manager, live logs, crash alerts. The only difference is capacity: Starter hosts 1 bot, Pro hosts up to 3 bots simultaneously, with more total storage. Upgrade anytime from the Billing page.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel from your Billing page at any time. You keep access until the end of the billing cycle you've already paid for. No cancellation fees, no questions asked.

Which Python Discord libraries are supported?

discord.py, nextcord, py-cord, and hikari all work. Add any PyPI package via the Packages panel in the Editor. Python 3.10, 3.11, and 3.12 are supported. Heavy ML stacks (torch, tensorflow) are blocked to protect shared resources.

What happens if my bot crashes?

We automatically restart it — up to 5 times. If it keeps crash-looping, we halt it and email you the last 50 log lines so you can diagnose the issue. Your data in /data is never affected. Restart or redeploy a fix from the dashboard at any time.

Can I store a SQLite database for my economy bot?

Yes. Every bot gets a persistent /data volume. Point your SQLite connection to /data/yourfile.db — it survives every restart and redeploy. You can also upload and download files from the Storage tab in your bot dashboard.

Do you offer refunds?

Monthly subscriptions are generally non-refundable once a billing cycle starts. If you were charged in error, or the service was unavailable for an extended period due to our fault, email admin@getdiscordbot.com within 7 days. Approved refunds process in 5–7 business days. See our full refund policy.