ESN Hosting vs PebbleHost
Discord bot and Minecraft hosting compared with prices from each host's own site, as of November 2026.
Both ESN Hosting and PebbleHost host Discord bots and Minecraft servers on a game panel. Here is how they compare, using only what each company lists on its own site as of November 2026. Prices change, so check the linked pages before you buy.
Discord bot hosting #
| ESN Hosting | PebbleHost | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest bot plan | ESN Nano: 256 MB RAM, 25% CPU, 1 GB disk, $0.50/month | Bot Hosting: 1024 MB DDR4 ECC RAM, unmetered SSD, $3.00/month |
| Languages | Python, Node.js, Java and more | Java, Python and Node.js |
| Backups | Not included by default (keep your own copy with Archive or SFTP) | Automatic 7-day backups listed |
| Database | Not included by default | 1 MySQL database listed |
| Bot preinstalls | One-click bot templates | Preinstalls (music, tickets, multi-bot and more) |
| Locations | United States (Chicago, New York) | North America and Europe |
| Support | Tickets in the ESN Systems Discord and live chat on the panel | Discord support listed |
| Moving in | Importer copies your files from your old host | Full FTP access |
Sources: pebblehost.com/bot-hosting and ESN plans, checked November 4, 2026.
Minecraft servers #
PebbleHost lists budget Minecraft hosting from $1.00/month (starting at $1 per GB, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X class CPUs) and a premium tier on Ryzen 9 9900X class CPUs with daily backups and a modpack installer. ESN runs Paper, Purpur, Fabric, Forge and Bedrock servers on the same panel as your bots, from Chicago and New York. See the current Minecraft sizes on the ESN plans page.
Source: pebblehost.com/minecraft, checked November 4, 2026.
Which one should you pick? #
Pick PebbleHost if
- You want backups and a MySQL database included with a bot plan.
- Your users are in Europe and you want a server there.
- You want 1 GB of RAM on the entry plan.
Pick ESN Hosting if
- Your bot is small and you want the lowest monthly bill: ESN bot hosting starts at $0.50/month.
- Your players or users are in North America.
- You want bots and Minecraft servers on one panel, with help in a Discord server.
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FAQ #
Is ESN cheaper than PebbleHost for Discord bots?
For small bots, yes at listed prices: ESN bot hosting starts at $0.50/month and PebbleHost's bot plan was $3.00/month on November 4, 2026. PebbleHost's plan has more RAM (1024 MB) and includes backups.
Does PebbleHost include backups?
PebbleHost's bot hosting page lists automatic 7-day backups. ESN plans do not include backup slots by default.
Can I move my bot from PebbleHost to ESN?
Yes. Download your files over FTP, or use ESN's importer, then follow move your bot to ESN.
Where are the servers?
ESN servers are in Chicago and New York. PebbleHost lists North America and Europe for bot hosting.
Questions? Ask in the ESN Systems Discord or use the live chat on the panel. Last updated November 4, 2026.