PebbleHost alternative: an honest comparison
PebbleHost vs ESN for Discord bot hosting: price, RAM, storage, backups and languages side by side, and when each one is the better pick.
Looking at PebbleHost and want to compare? Here is an honest side-by-side for Discord bot hosting, with the prices each host lists on its own site.
Side by side #
| PebbleHost Bot Hosting | ESN Basic | ESN Nano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.00/month | $0.99/month | $0.50/month |
| RAM | 1024 MB | 1 GB | 256 MB |
| Storage | Unmetered SSD | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| CPU | Shared (not listed as a %) | 50% of a core | 25% of a core |
| Backups | Automatic, 7 days | Not included (add-on, or download any time) | Not included |
| Languages | Java, Python, Node.js | Python, Node.js, Java, TypeScript, Go, Rust, C# and more | Same as Basic |
| Extras | 1 MySQL database, one-click preinstalls, multiple bots per plan (Python/Node) | Panel with console, SFTP, schedules, subusers; ESN Helper bot | Same as Basic |
PebbleHost details are from pebblehost.com/bot-hosting as listed on November 3, 2026. ESN details are from the ESN plans page. Prices can change, so check both before you buy.
Which should you pick? #
PebbleHost is the better pick if you want automatic backups included, lots of disk space, a built-in MySQL database, or several bots on one plan. They have been around since 2017.
ESN is the better pick if you want the lowest monthly price for a small bot (from $0.50/month), more language choices, or a plan sized exactly to your bot. ESN also runs Minecraft and other game servers on the same account.
Moving from PebbleHost to ESN #
- Download your bot files from the PebbleHost panel (FTP or file manager).
- Create your ESN server and upload them with the file manager or SFTP.
- Set your token as a startup variable and press Start. Then stop the old copy.
Full steps: Switch to ESN in about 10 minutes.
Still stuck? Use the live chat on the panel or ask in the ESN Systems Discord. Last updated November 3, 2026.