Telegram Serverless vs. Two VPS: Is Hosting Still Needed for Bots?

The article explores the capabilities of Telegram's new feature that allows hosting bot code, databases, and Mini Apps directly on the platform. The author compares this solution with traditional hosting using two VPS instances. The testing process evaluated SQLite performance, batch writing, JSON handling, computational power, parallel request processing, and log management. The author provides specific metrics and limitations encountered during the trial. The main conclusion is that while the free Serverless solution is convenient for smaller tasks, the author prefers to keep infrastructure on VPS for serious production projects. This article helps developers understand when to transition to native Telegram tools and when it is better to stick with classic hosting methods.