I'm currently working with my team on multiple products and we have three completed, with about five more in the pipeline. The main challenge I'm facing is deciding on the right hosting solution for our tools or sites. For instance, while Chrome extensions don't need hosting since users can download them directly, our site-based tools developed in Node.js do require hosting. I previously purchased a shared plan with Hostinger, but I've found I can't upload my Node.js files there, so it seems a VPS is necessary. However, I'm unsure if I should stick with Hostinger since it's known for WordPress hosting. I'm considering alternatives like Hetzner. Does anyone have suggestions for suitable hosting options? Thanks in advance!
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Shared hosting won't cut it for your Node.js apps. You'll definitely need a VPS or a platform-as-a-service option. Hetzner is awesome if you're comfortable managing a Linux server. Otherwise, check out services like Render, Railway, or Fly.io for easier staging management.
Hostinger's VPS services are actually pretty decent if you want to stay with them. It's a solid option without breaking the bank.
If you’re looking for a more reliable cloud service with VPS, you might want to check out AWS Lightsail. It’s great for small projects and has solid support.
I've been using Fly.io and it’s been great! Really user-friendly and suited for hosting app services easily.
Haha, just a heads up—I've seen some users say AWS can have issues sometimes. Smaller providers like OVH or Hetzner can actually offer better uptime.