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Daki Hosting offers a permanently free tier for Discord bots and Node.js or Python applications hosted in Germany. This page explains how the Free Tier works and what separates it from paid plans.
What you’ll learn
- What resources a free server includes
- How the runtime counter works and how to extend it
- What happens when runtime runs out
- Key restrictions and limitations of the Free Tier
- How Free Tier compares to paid plans
Resources
Each Free Tier server includes:
| Resource | Limit |
|---|
| CPU | 50% (shared) |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Disk | 1,024 MB (1 GB) |
| Servers | 1 per account |
| Languages | Node.js and Python only |
How the Runtime System Works
Free Tier servers do not run indefinitely. They use a runtime counter that decreases over time and must be topped up by watching short ads in the Free Tier Dashboard.
- Initial runtime: Every new free server starts with 3 days of runtime.
- Maximum runtime: You can accumulate up to 30 days at any time.
- Cost: Completely free — no payment required, ever.
Extending Runtime
Log in to dash.daki.cc and use the renewal option on your server page.
| Action | Runtime gained |
|---|
| Watch 1 ad (~2 minutes) | +3 days |
| Maximum ads per day | 2 |
| Maximum per day | +6 days |
| Maximum total runtime | 30 days |
What Happens When Runtime Expires
| Stage | What happens |
|---|
| Runtime reaches 0 | Server suspended — goes offline, inaccessible |
| Grace period (0–2 days) | You can still renew by watching ads |
| After 2 days without renewal | Server permanently deleted — files cannot be recovered |
Free Tier servers have no automatic backups. Once deleted, your data is gone permanently. Always store your code in an external location — for example, on GitHub.
Renewal Reminders
Enable the Server Renewal Reminder in the Credentials tab of the Free Tier Dashboard (dash.daki.cc/credentials). The Daki Discord bot will then DM you before your server is about to expire.
Free Tier Restrictions
- One server per account. You cannot run multiple servers simultaneously.
- One account per person. Creating multiple accounts is a Terms of Service violation and may result in suspension.
- Node.js and Python only. Java, Rust, C#, and other runtimes are not available.
- Discord login only. The Free Tier Dashboard uses Discord OAuth — no email/password sign-up.
- No uptime SLA. The 99.9% uptime guarantee applies to paid plans only.
- No public ports. Free Tier servers cannot receive inbound connections. Discord bots (which connect outbound) are not affected, but web servers and APIs will not be publicly reachable. See Network & Allocations.
Free Tier vs Paid Plans
| Feature | Free Tier | Paid Plans (Bronze–Gold) |
|---|
| Cost | Free | From €2/month |
| CPU | 50% shared | 100–300% dedicated (AMD Ryzen 9 9900X) |
| RAM | 512 MB | 2–6 GB DDR5 |
| Disk | 1 GB | 6–12 GB NVMe |
| Servers | 1 | 2–4 (via Splits) |
| Languages | Node.js, Python | All supported eggs |
| Uptime SLA | None | 99.9% |
| Public ports | No | Yes |
| Renewal | Watch ads | Credits or saved payment method |
| On expiry | Suspended → deleted (2-day grace) | Suspended → deleted (7-day grace) |
Next Steps