Host a Node.js application
Node.js powers a huge share of modern APIs and bots. Here's why it's one of the two runtimes available on our application hosting, and in which version.
Last updated : September 12, 2026
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What is Node.js?
Node.js is a server-side JavaScript runtime, built on Chrome's V8 engine. It relies on a non-blocking, event-driven model: a single Node.js application can handle a very large number of simultaneous connections without spawning a process per request.
npm, its package manager, is today the largest software library ecosystem in the world, which lets you get a project off the ground very quickly by building on existing packages.
Why choose Node.js
Using the same language (JavaScript) on both the server and the browser simplifies a web project end to end. Its asynchronous model makes it especially comfortable with APIs, WebSockets, and anything involving a lot of I/O (databases, network calls) rather than heavy computation.
What projects is it for?
Node.js is an excellent choice for REST APIs, real-time applications (chat, notifications), and bots, especially Discord bots built with the discord.js library.
You choose the version yourself
On our application hosting, you're not stuck with a single mandated Node.js version: you pick the one that fits your project's needs, without having to install it yourself.
Plans and security
Application Free (€0/month, no credit card) is plenty to get started with a simple or modestly-sized Node.js project, with full SFTP access. For a heavier project, Application Start and Application Medium add resources and a database.
Every IP attempting to connect to our infrastructure is checked in real time against the NetBait.org database, and the entire network is protected by a Layer 3/4 Anti-DDoS system.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose the Node.js version I want?
Yes, you choose the Node.js version used by your application yourself.
Is the free plan enough for Node.js?
For a simple or moderate project, yes. For a more resource-hungry project, the Start or Medium plans are recommended.
Can I host a Discord bot in Node.js?
Yes, discord.js is one of the most widely used libraries for that, and it runs perfectly on our application hosting.
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