Affordable NodeJS Hosting – What You Need to Know

6/6/2025 erik@duocom.ee
Affordable NodeJS Hosting – What You Need to Know

How Does DuoCom Host Web Solutions?

When building a web application, the question of hosting inevitably comes up. While it’s common to host websites and smaller e-commerce stores (PHP-based applications) on shared servers, DuoCom frequently uses NodeJS applications, which often require a slightly different approach.

There’s a common misconception among both developers and regular users that hosting a NodeJS application is significantly more expensive than hosting a PHP-based solution. In reality, that’s not the case. Nowadays, there are many affordable cloud hosting services available—such as Railway and Vercel (especially suitable for applications built on the Next.js framework)—which make it very easy and cost-effective to deploy NodeJS-based solutions.

Additionally, DuoCom offers its clients initial free hosting, allowing them to evaluate the quality of the service firsthand. For larger and more complex applications, we use cloud server platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

Can You Host NodeJS Applications with Estonian Providers?

Yes, absolutely. For example, Zone.ee has made it possible to run NodeJS-based applications on their servers. This allows for local hosting within Estonia, which can be important for clients with specific regional or regulatory requirements.

What Is NodeJS?

NodeJS is a technology that allows developers to build fast and smart web applications. In a typical website, each user interaction (like clicking a button) sends a new request to the server, and the page is either partially or fully reloaded.

NodeJS, on the other hand, enables applications that maintain a constant communication with the server—as if the web page and the server are in an ongoing “conversation.” This creates a smoother and more responsive user experience.

NodeJS is especially useful in applications where real-time interaction is crucial—like chat interfaces, live data dashboards, booking systems, or admin panels that need to reflect database changes immediately.

To put it simply: if a traditional website is like sending a postcard and waiting for a reply, then a NodeJS-powered site is more like a phone call—both sides can instantly react and exchange information.