Best Node.js VPS Hosting India 2026 — From ₹99/mo with PM2 + Nginx
Deploy Node.js APIs and apps with PM2 + Nginx in minutes
Why AIC Cloud for Node.js?
- ✓KVM virtualisation with NVMe SSD storage — handles Node.js event-loop intensive workloads
- ✓Full root SSH access for installing any Node.js version (18, 20, 22 LTS)
- ✓INR billing via UPI — no forex fees on monthly Node.js hosting
- ✓Persistent always-on VPS — supports WebSockets, background workers, cron jobs (unlike serverless)
- ✓Indian-timezone support team for Linux/Node.js troubleshooting via WhatsApp + ticket
Quick Start — Deploy Node.js on AIC Cloud
- 1Provision AIC Cloud VPS (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS recommended) at /vps
- 2SSH in, install Node.js 22 LTS via NodeSource: `curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo bash - && sudo apt install nodejs`
- 3Install PM2: `sudo npm install -g pm2` — then `pm2 start app.js && pm2 startup`
- 4Install Nginx as reverse proxy: `sudo apt install nginx` and configure server block for your domain
- 5Add Let's Encrypt SSL: `sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx && sudo certbot --nginx -d yourdomain.com`
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Frequently Asked Questions — Node.js on AIC Cloud
Which AIC Cloud plan is best for Node.js hosting?
For small-to-medium Node.js apps (Express APIs, Discord bots, single-tenant SaaS), the Essential 1 GB plan at ₹99/mo handles up to ~5,000 daily requests comfortably. For higher traffic, queue workers, or multi-process clustering with PM2, the 2 GB tier (₹199/mo) gives you more headroom. For production Node.js apps serving 50K+ daily users, upgrade to 4 GB or 8 GB.
Which Node.js version should I install on AIC Cloud VPS?
Node.js 22 LTS is the current Long-Term Support version in 2026 and recommended for new production deployments. Node.js 20 LTS is also supported through April 2026 active maintenance. Install via NodeSource for the cleanest experience.
Can I run WebSockets and persistent connections on AIC Cloud VPS?
Yes — AIC Cloud VPS is always-on (unlike serverless Vercel Functions or AWS Lambda). WebSocket servers, real-time apps (Socket.IO, ws), and long-running processes work natively. Configure Nginx with proxy_http_version 1.1 and Upgrade/Connection headers for WebSocket support.
How do I deploy a Next.js app on AIC Cloud Node.js VPS?
Build your Next.js app locally (`npm run build`), transfer to VPS via scp/rsync, install dependencies, then run via PM2: `pm2 start npm --name "nextjs-app" -- start`. Configure Nginx as reverse proxy on port 3000. Full guide: see /blog/top-7-react-nextjs-hosting-providers-india-2026
Does Node.js perform well on a ₹99/mo VPS?
Yes — Node.js is famously efficient for I/O-bound workloads (APIs, real-time apps). A 1 GB VPS with NVMe SSD handles tens of thousands of requests per minute for typical CRUD APIs. CPU-bound workloads (heavy computation, image processing) benefit from higher tiers.
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