Best hosting for Minecraft Server
RAM is the main constraint (Java). Fast single-thread CPU helps too. Typical use: Game servers for friends or a community.
Recommended plans for Minecraft Server
| Provider / Plan | Type | Resources | Bandwidth | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top pick Contabo VPS 20 SSD | VPS | 6.0 vCPU · 12.00 GB RAM · 100 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $8.24/mo | 25.73 | Get |
| Contabo VPS 30 SSD | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 24.00 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $12.60/mo | 24.76 | Get |
| Hetzner CAX21 (ARM) | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €6.49/mo | 21.45 | Get |
| Hetzner CX32 | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €7.05/mo | 19.74 | Get |
| Hetzner CPX41 | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 240 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €16.40/mo | 14.73 | Get |
| Hostinger KVM 8 VPS | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 32.00 GB RAM · 400 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $25.99/mo | 14.16 | Get |
| Hostinger KVM 4 VPS | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe | 16.00 TB | $12.99/mo | 14.16 | Get |
| IONOS VPS Linux L | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 240 GB SSD | unmetered | €9/mo | 11.73 | Get |
| IONOS VPS Linux XL | VPS | 6.0 vCPU · 12.00 GB RAM · 360 GB SSD | unmetered | €15/mo | 10.56 | Get |
| IONOS VPS Linux XXL | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 480 GB SSD | unmetered | €22/mo | 9.60 | Get |
Picks meet the recommended sizing for Minecraft Server and are ranked by value. Confirm final pricing on the provider's site.
Minecraft Server hosting FAQ
How much RAM does Minecraft Server need?
For Minecraft Server we recommend 8.00 GB of RAM (minimum 4.00 GB) and around 4.0 vCPU. Smaller sites can start lower, but sizing one step up avoids running out of memory under load.
Is managed hosting worth it for Minecraft Server?
Not necessarily. Minecraft Server runs well on an unmanaged VPS if you are comfortable managing the server, which is cheaper. Choose managed only if you would rather not touch the terminal.
What is the cheapest way to host Minecraft Server?
The best value plan that meets the recommended sizing for Minecraft Server starts around $8.24 per month on Contabo. See the full ranked list above and confirm the price on the provider's site.