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BotHarbor vs. general-purpose app platforms
General platforms run anything, but they are designed around web apps, not long-running Discord gateway connections.
| Criterion | BotHarbor | General-purpose platform |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Discord bots only | Any application |
| Discord specifics | Intents, permissions and invite links explained per bot | You figure them out |
| Always-on processes | Designed for long-running bots | Depends on plan; some sleep when idle |
| Testing | Simulated Discord-like server | Not included |
| Flexibility | Templates/AI today, custom code in gated beta | Very flexible, many languages and add-ons |
When to choose which
BotHarbor
- Your project is a Discord bot and you want Discord-specific help.
- You'd rather not configure a general platform for a long-running process.
General-purpose platform
- Your bot is part of a larger app with web services, databases and queues.