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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.

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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

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Resources

Each Free Tier server includes:
ResourceLimit
CPU50% (shared)
RAM512 MB
Disk1,024 MB (1 GB)
Servers1 per account
LanguagesNode.js and Python only
All Free Tier servers are hosted in Germany.

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How the Runtime System Works

Free Tier servers do not run indefinitely. They use a that decreases over time and must be topped up by watching short ads in the .
  • 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.

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Extending Runtime

Log in to dash.daki.cc and use the renewal option on your server page.
ActionRuntime gained
Watch 1 ad (~2 minutes)+3 days
Maximum ads per day2
Maximum per day+6 days
Maximum total runtime30 days

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What Happens When Runtime Expires

StageWhat happens
Runtime reaches 0Server suspended — goes offline, inaccessible
Grace period (0–2 days)You can still renew by watching ads
After 2 days without renewalServer 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.

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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.

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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 .
  • 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.

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Free Tier vs Paid Plans

FeatureFree TierPaid Plans (Bronze–Gold)
CostFreeFrom €2/month
CPU50% shared100–300% dedicated (AMD Ryzen 9 9900X)
RAM512 MB2–6 GB DDR5
Disk1 GB6–12 GB NVMe
Servers12–4 (via Splits)
LanguagesNode.js, PythonAll supported eggs
Uptime SLANone99.9%
Public portsNoYes
RenewalWatch adsCredits or saved payment method
On expirySuspended → deleted (2-day grace)Suspended → deleted (7-day grace)

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