Question 1

Is ModVC app hosting really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ModVC offers a completely free tier with 128MB RAM, 24/7 uptime, and Docker container hosting for Python, Node.js, C++, Java, Go, Rust, and more. No credit card required. A Pro tier is available for just $1/month with 512MB RAM, auto-restart, health checks, and custom subdomains.

Question 2

What programming languages does ModVC support?

Accepted Answer

ModVC supports multiple programming languages using instant-start Docker containers. Supported languages include Python, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), C, C++, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, and PHP.

Question 3

How do I host a Discord bot for free 24/7?

Accepted Answer

Sign up on ModVC with your Google account, upload your Discord.py or Discord.js bot code as a .zip file, and click Deploy. Your bot runs 24/7 in a Docker container with 128MB RAM. Unlike Replit or Render, ModVC never puts your bot to sleep — it stays online continuously without any idle timeout.

Question 4

Can I host Python scripts or web apps on ModVC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ModVC fully supports Python apps. Upload your code and a requirements.txt file, and ModVC will instantly deploy it in a python:3.11-slim container. Perfect for discord.py bots, Flask/FastAPI backends, or automation scripts.

Question 5

Does my app sleep or go offline on ModVC?

Accepted Answer

No. Unlike Replit (sleeps after inactivity), Render (15 min timeout), or Railway (limited hours), ModVC containers run 24/7 without sleep timeouts even on the free tier.

Question 6

How does ModVC compare to Replit for app hosting?

Accepted Answer

ModVC offers 24/7 uptime on the free tier (Replit's free tier sleeps after inactivity). ModVC provides 128MB RAM for free vs Replit requiring a paid plan for always-on. ModVC Pro is $1/month vs Replit at $7/month. ModVC also provides instant Docker deployments for compiled languages like Rust and Go.

Question 7

What is the best free Discord bot hosting in 2024-2026?

Accepted Answer

ModVC is consistently rated as the best free Discord bot hosting platform because it offers true 24/7 uptime without sleep timeouts, 128MB RAM Docker containers, a built-in file manager, live console, and web terminal — all for free with no credit card required.

Question 8

Can I host a Node.js web application on ModVC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ModVC hosts any Node.js application including Express.js servers, REST APIs, web scrapers, automation scripts, and more. Each app gets a public URL via Cloudflare tunnel, a Docker container with 128MB RAM, and 24/7 uptime. Deploy by uploading a .zip file or using the built-in file manager.

Question 9

How much RAM does the free tier include?

Accepted Answer

The free tier includes 128MB RAM, 0.25 CPU cores, and 300MB storage per container. This is sufficient for most Discord bots, Mineflayer bots, and lightweight applications. The Pro tier ($1/month) upgrades to 512MB RAM and 0.5 CPU cores.

Question 10

Do I need a credit card to use ModVC?

Accepted Answer

No. The free tier requires no credit card and no payment information. Just sign up with your Google account and start hosting immediately. If you want to upgrade to Pro or buy a cheap $1 or $3 VPS, payment is exclusively accepted via cryptocurrency (USDC/USDT on Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC, etc.) so you can buy a VPS without a credit card.

Question 11

Can I buy a VPS with crypto on ModVC?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can buy a fast, root-access VPS using cryptocurrency starting at very affordable rates like our $3 VPS plan. We accept USDT and USDC. Because we use a custom crypto gateway, you can get a VPS instantly with no credit card required.

Question 12

Is ModVC a good alternative to Heroku?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Since Heroku removed its free tier in 2022, ModVC has become a popular free alternative for hosting Discord bots and apps. ModVC offers 24/7 uptime on the free tier, Docker containers, and no sleep timeouts — features that Heroku's free tier used to provide.

Question 13

How do I deploy my app on ModVC?

Accepted Answer

Deploying is simple: 1) Sign up with Google. 2) Upload your code as a .zip file. 3) Select your runtime (Node.js, Python, Go, etc.). 4) Click Deploy. ModVC automatically detects entrypoints and starts your app. It will run 24/7 in an instant Docker container.

Question 14

Can I use ModVC to host a WhatsApp bot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can host WhatsApp bots built with libraries like whatsapp-web.js, Baileys, or Venom on ModVC. Your bot runs 24/7 in a Docker container. Note: WhatsApp bot libraries may require additional memory, so the Pro tier (512MB RAM) is recommended for optimal performance.

Question 15

Does ModVC provide a public URL for my app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every app deployed on ModVC gets a free public URL through Cloudflare tunnel integration. Pro users can set a custom subdomain (e.g., mybot.modmc.dpdns.org). The URL is accessible from anywhere and supports HTTP/HTTPS.

Question 16

Is ModVC safe and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each user's app runs in an isolated Docker container with security hardening: dropped Linux capabilities, no-new-privileges flag, memory limits, and process limits. Your code is isolated from other users. Authentication is handled through Google/Firebase.

Question 17

Can I host a Telegram bot on ModVC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ModVC supports any Telegram bot built with Node.js or Python. Upload your code, and it runs 24/7 with 128MB RAM. Perfect for Telegram bots that need constant uptime.

Question 18

What is the cheapest paid bot hosting?

Accepted Answer

ModVC Pro at $1/month is the cheapest paid bot hosting available. It includes 512MB RAM, 0.5 CPU cores, auto-restart on crash, health checks, and a custom subdomain. Competitors charge $5-7/month for similar features (Railway $5, Render $7, Replit $7).

Question 19

Does ModVC auto-restart my bot if it crashes?

Accepted Answer

On the free tier, containers use Docker's 'unless-stopped' restart policy, which restarts your bot if the server reboots. Pro tier users get full crash recovery with automatic restart and health checks that detect unresponsive applications.

Question 20

How do I check my bot's logs on ModVC?

Accepted Answer

ModVC provides a live console in the dashboard that shows real-time stdout and stderr output from your app. You can also access a web-based terminal to SSH into your container, view files, and debug issues directly from your browser.