# Awesome Minecraft Hostings

> A curated list of awesome Minecraft server hosting providers, services, and resources

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A comprehensive collection of Minecraft server hosting providers, organized by category and type. Includes budget options, premium hosts, specialized modpack hosting, and related services.

This collection is curated by the author, the open source community, and with the assistance of AI technology. Due to the involvement of AI in data collection and processing, some information may not be 100% accurate. We encourage the community to propose corrections and updates through pull requests.

## Contents

- [Hosting Providers](#hosting-providers)
  - [Minecraft-Specific Hosting](#minecraft-specific-hosting)
  - [General VPS & Dedicated Servers](#general-vps--dedicated-servers)
- [Self-Hosted Solutions](#self-hosted-solutions)
  - [Panel Software](#panel-software)
- [Related Services](#related-services)
  - [DDoS Protection](#ddos-protection)
  - [Domain & DNS](#domain--dns)
  - [Backup Services](#backup-services)
- [Server Software](#server-software)
- [Useful Resources](#useful-resources)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)

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## Hosting Providers

### Minecraft-Specific Hosting

Managed Minecraft server hosting with one-click setup, modpack installers, and game-specific control panels. These providers handle the technical setup for you.

| Provider | Starting Price | Features | Link |
| -------- | ------------- | -------- | ---- |
| ![Apex Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Apex_Hosting-E63946?logoColor=white) **Apex Hosting** | $5.99/month | 24/7 support, instant setup, modpack support, Bedrock | [Visit](https://dobroslav.io/apexhosting) |
| ![Aternos](https://img.shields.io/badge/Aternos-4CAF50?logoColor=white) **Aternos** | Free | Free hosting, ad-supported, queue system, Bedrock | [Visit](https://aternos.org/) |
| ![AlienHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/AlienHost-00FF00?logoColor=white) **AlienHost** | $2.99/month | Budget-friendly, modpack support, DDoS protection | [Visit](https://alienhost.net/) |
| ![AxentHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/AxentHost-00A8FF?logoColor=white) **AxentHost** | Free | Free hosting, multiple games supported | [Visit](https://axenthost.com/) |
| ![Akliz](https://img.shields.io/badge/Akliz-1F2937?logoColor=white) **Akliz** | $5/GB | Modded-first hosting, one-click installs, multi-server plans | [Visit](https://www.akliz.net/games/minecraft) |
| ![BisectHosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/BisectHosting-00A86B?logoColor=white) **BisectHosting** | $2.99/month | One-click modpack install, 1000+ modpacks, 24/7 support | [Visit](https://bisecthosting.com/) |
| ![Bloom.host](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bloom.host-FF69B4?logoColor=white) **Bloom.host** | $10/month | Split servers, Pterodactyl, Ryzen 9, performance mods | [Visit](https://bloom.host/) |
| ![CloudNord](https://img.shields.io/badge/CloudNord-00A8FF?logoColor=white) **CloudNord** | $2.78/month | Asia-optimized, NVMe SSD, DDoS protection | [Visit](https://cloudnord.net/) |
| ![Cosmic Host](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cosmic_Host-9B59B6?logoColor=white) **Cosmic Host** | $6/month | Ryzen 9 9950X, NVMe Gen5, DDoS protection | [Visit](https://cosmic-host.com/) |
| ![CreeperCastle](https://img.shields.io/badge/CreeperCastle-9B59B6?logoColor=white) **CreeperCastle** | ₹67/month | India-based, DDoS protection, 24/7 support | [Visit](https://creepercastle.cloud/) |
| ![CreeperCloud](https://img.shields.io/badge/CreeperCloud-7289DA?logoColor=white) **CreeperCloud** | Lifetime | One-time payment, lifetime hosting, premium hardware | [Visit](https://creepercloud.io/) |
| ![CreeperHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/CreeperHost-57A64A?logoColor=white) **CreeperHost** | £2.49/month | Official FTB partner, modpack hosting | [Visit](https://creeper.host/) |
| ![Cybrancee](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cybrancee-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **Cybrancee** | $1.99/month | Unlimited slots, 24/7 support, mod support | [Visit](https://dobroslav.io/cybrancee) |
| ![DatHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/DatHost-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **DatHost** | €12.90/month | All-inclusive, unlimited slots, human support | [Visit](https://dathost.net/) |
| ![Elevated Servers](https://img.shields.io/badge/Elevated_Servers-8B5CF6?logoColor=white) **Elevated Servers** | $8/month | Premium hardware, 7-day refund, unlimited slots | [Visit](https://elevatedservers.com/) |
| ![ElixirNode](https://img.shields.io/badge/ElixirNode-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **ElixirNode** | $0.85/month | Budget-friendly, DDoS protection, dedicated support | [Visit](https://elixirnode.com/) |
| ![Empower Servers](https://img.shields.io/badge/Empower_Servers-FF4500?logoColor=white) **Empower Servers** | $3.99/month | Premium servers, worldwide locations, personalized support | [Visit](https://empowerservers.com/) |
| ![Endercloud](https://img.shields.io/badge/Endercloud-4CAF50?logoColor=white) **Endercloud** | ₹99/month | India/Singapore/Germany/US locations, NVMe SSD | [Visit](https://endercloud.in/) |
| ![EnviroMC](https://img.shields.io/badge/EnviroMC-4CAF50?logoColor=white) **EnviroMC** | $2.50/month | Carbon-neutral hosting, game & VPS options | [Visit](https://enviromc.host/) |
| ![Eternal Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Eternal_Hosting-FFD700?logoColor=white) **Eternal Hosting** | $2/month | Affordable, 4.9 Trustpilot rating, budget-friendly | [Visit](https://eternalhosting.cloud/) |
| ![Exaroton](https://img.shields.io/badge/Exaroton-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **Exaroton** | Pay-as-you-go | Pay only when server runs, by Aternos team | [Visit](https://exaroton.com/) |
| ![ExtraVM](https://img.shields.io/badge/ExtraVM-2563EB?logoColor=white) **ExtraVM** | $3/GB | Containerized servers, one-click modpacks, free subdomain | [Visit](https://extravm.com/minecraft.php) |
| ![FalixNodes](https://img.shields.io/badge/FalixNodes-7289DA?logoColor=white) **FalixNodes** | Free | Free hosting, DDoS protection, modpack support | [Visit](https://dobroslav.io/falixnodes) |
| ![FlexyNode](https://img.shields.io/badge/FlexyNode-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **FlexyNode** | €2.49/month | Ryzen 9 5950X, NVMe Gen4, network-ready, one-click modpacks | [Visit](https://www.flexynode.com/) |
| ![FreeMcServer](https://img.shields.io/badge/FreeMcServer-32CD32?logoColor=white) **FreeMcServer** | Free | Daily runtime limit, 20 slots | [Visit](https://freemcserver.net/) |
| ![Freezehost](https://img.shields.io/badge/Freezehost-00BFFF?logoColor=white) **Freezehost** | Free / Paid | Free and paid options, game hosting | [Visit](https://freezehost.com/) |
| ![GameServers.com](https://img.shields.io/badge/GameServers.com-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **GameServers.com** | $7.99/month | Established provider, multiple game support | [Visit](https://www.gameservers.com/) |
| ![GBNodes](https://img.shields.io/badge/GBNodes-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **GBNodes** | $0.90/GB | India-based, cost-effective, multiple game support | [Visit](https://gbnodes.host/) |
| ![GGServers](https://img.shields.io/badge/GGServers-00C853?logoColor=white) **GGServers** | $3/month | Modpack support, global locations, 24/7 support | [Visit](https://ggservers.com/) |
| ![Godlike Host](https://img.shields.io/badge/Godlike_Host-FFD700?logoColor=white) **Godlike Host** | $4/month | Admin panels, billing system, multiple locations | [Visit](https://godlike.host/) |
| ![G-Portal](https://img.shields.io/badge/G--Portal-00A86B?logoColor=white) **G-Portal** | €4.99/month | Established 2003, multiple games, 24/7 support | [Visit](https://www.g-portal.com/) |
| ![Gravel Host](https://img.shields.io/badge/Gravel_Host-808080?logoColor=white) **Gravel Host** | $0.90/month | Ultra-budget, Ryzen 9 5900X, 8 global locations | [Visit](https://gravelhost.com/) |
| ![GTXGaming](https://img.shields.io/badge/GTXGaming-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **GTXGaming** | £1.90/month | UK-based, 5.7GHz CPU, DDR5, NVMe, free 3GB option | [Visit](https://www.gtxgaming.co.uk/) |
| ![Heavynode](https://img.shields.io/badge/Heavynode-FF6600?logoColor=white) **Heavynode** | $1/month | Budget-friendly, multiple locations, DDR4 RAM | [Visit](https://heavynode.com/) |
| ![Host Havoc](https://img.shields.io/badge/Host_Havoc-FF5722?logoColor=white) **Host Havoc** | $3.75/month | Premium performance, no budget plans, modpack support | [Visit](https://hosthavoc.com/) |
| ![Hosterfy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Hosterfy-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **Hosterfy** | €4.99/month | Premium hosting, multiple game support, France-based | [Visit](https://hosterfy.com/) |
| ![HostHorde](https://img.shields.io/badge/HostHorde-0EA5E9?logoColor=white) **HostHorde** | $6.99/month | Unlimited storage/bandwidth, custom JARs, plugin support | [Visit](https://www.hosthorde.com/plans/) |
| ![Hostinger](https://img.shields.io/badge/Hostinger-673DE6?logoColor=white) **Hostinger** | $4.99/month | Game Panel, NVMe, DDoS protection, AI assistant | [Visit](https://hostinger.com/minecraft-server-hosting) |
| ![HostingKarle](https://img.shields.io/badge/HostingKarle-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **HostingKarle** | Free / Paid | 50+ server eggs, uptime detection, theme support | [Visit](https://hostingkarle.com/) |
| ![Kinetic Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Kinetic_Hosting-FF1493?logoColor=white) **Kinetic Hosting** | $4/month | Ryzen 9 7950X, NVMe Gen4 | [Visit](https://kinetichosting.net/) |
| ![Lagless](https://img.shields.io/badge/Lagless-4CAF50?logoColor=white) **Lagless** | $5/month | Premium hosting, lag-free performance | [Visit](https://lagless.com/) |
| ![LOW.MS](https://img.shields.io/badge/LOW.MS-111827?logoColor=white) **LOW.MS** | $12.27/month | 12 global locations, cloud backups, DDoS protection | [Visit](https://low.ms/game-servers/minecraft-server-hosting) |
| ![LayerStack](https://img.shields.io/badge/LayerStack-0066CC?logoColor=white) **LayerStack** | $5/month | Java & Bedrock, 24/7 support, premium hardware | [Visit](https://www.layerstack.com/) |
| ![Lilypad](https://img.shields.io/badge/Lilypad-4CAF50?logoColor=white) **Lilypad** | $4/month | 24/7 hosting, modpack installer, off-site backups | [Visit](https://lilypad.gg/) |
| ![LogicServers](https://img.shields.io/badge/LogicServers-8B5CF6?logoColor=white) **LogicServers** | $5.88/month | UK-based, premium hardware, 4.7 Trustpilot rating | [Visit](https://logicservers.com/) |
| ![Magmanode](https://img.shields.io/badge/Magmanode-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **Magmanode** | Free | Free hosting, simple interface | [Visit](https://magmanode.com/) |
| ![MamboServer](https://img.shields.io/badge/MamboServer-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **MamboServer** | $5/month | Gaming-focused, multiple game support | [Visit](https://www.mamboserver.com/) |
| ![MCProHosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/MCProHosting-1E90FF?logoColor=white) **MCProHosting** | $3/month | Largest MC host, plugin/mod support, Bedrock | [Visit](https://mcprohosting.com/) |
| ![Mcserverhost](https://img.shields.io/badge/Mcserverhost-00A86B?logoColor=white) **Mcserverhost** | Free | Free Minecraft hosting | [Visit](https://mcserverhost.com/) |
| ![MelonCube](https://img.shields.io/badge/MelonCube-FFA500?logoColor=white) **MelonCube** | $3/month | Enterprise hardware, 100% uptime claim, affordable | [Visit](https://www.meloncube.net/) |
| ![Minecraft Realms](https://img.shields.io/badge/Minecraft_Realms-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **Minecraft Realms** | $7.99/month | Official Mojang hosting, easy setup | [Visit](https://www.minecraft.net/realms) |
| ![Minefort](https://img.shields.io/badge/Minefort-00C7B7?logoColor=white) **Minefort** | Free | 24/7 uptime, zero queue, unlimited slots | [Visit](https://dobroslav.io/minefort) |
| ![Minehut](https://img.shields.io/badge/Minehut-00C7B7?logoColor=white) **Minehut** | Free | Limited plugins, shared IP, 10 slots free, 4-hour daily limit | [Visit](https://minehut.com/) |
| ![Minekeep](https://img.shields.io/badge/Minekeep-7289DA?logoColor=white) **Minekeep** | Free / Paid | Free and paid options available | [Visit](https://minekeep.com/) |
| ![MintServers](https://img.shields.io/badge/MintServers-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **MintServers** | $9.99/month | Unlimited RAM hosting, 4.8 Trustpilot rating | [Visit](https://mintservers.com/) |
| ![Modrinth](https://img.shields.io/badge/Modrinth-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **Modrinth** | $5/month | Modern mod repository, premium hosting | [Visit](https://modrinth.com/) |
| ![Nexus Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Nexus_Hosting-8B5CF6?logoColor=white) **Nexus Hosting** | $4/month | AMD Ryzen, Path.net DDoS protection, one-click modpacks | [Visit](https://nexushosting.io/) |
| ![Nitrado](https://img.shields.io/badge/Nitrado-00A86B?logoColor=white) **Nitrado** | €4.99/month | European provider, multiple games, established service | [Visit](https://server.nitrado.net/) |
| ![Nitrous Networks](https://img.shields.io/badge/Nitrous_Networks-9B59B6?logoColor=white) **Nitrous Networks** | $5/month | Game server hosting, multiple games supported | [Visit](https://nitrous-networks.com/) |
| ![Nodecraft](https://img.shields.io/badge/Nodecraft-8B5CF6?logoColor=white) **Nodecraft** | $9.98/month | Premium hardware, NodePanel, heavy modpacks, 24/7 servers | [Visit](https://nodecraft.com/) |
| ![OCNetworks](https://img.shields.io/badge/OCNetworks-1D4ED8?logoColor=white) **OCNetworks** | £5.99/month | UK-focused hosting, instant setup, mod/plugin support | [Visit](https://www.ocnetworks.co.uk/minecraft) |
| ![Oraxen](https://img.shields.io/badge/Oraxen-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **Oraxen** | $4/month | Performance-focused, value-oriented | [Visit](https://oraxen.com/) |
| ![PebbleHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/PebbleHost-7289DA?logoColor=white) **PebbleHost** | $1/month | Budget tier, good for small servers | [Visit](https://pebblehost.com/) |
| ![Physgun](https://img.shields.io/badge/Physgun-9B59B6?logoColor=white) **Physgun** | $12/month | High-performance Ryzen, performance-focused | [Visit](https://physgun.com/) |
| ![PiglinHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/PiglinHost-FF1493?logoColor=white) **PiglinHost** | $4/month | One price, no hidden fees, cross-platform | [Visit](https://piglinhost.com/) |
| ![Pinehosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Pinehosting-228B22?logoColor=white) **Pinehosting** | $4/month | Lag-free hosting, 4.9 Trustpilot rating, premium | [Visit](https://pinehosting.com/) |
| ![PineRiver](https://img.shields.io/badge/PineRiver-228B22?logoColor=white) **PineRiver** | $4/month | Lightning fast servers, multiple locations | [Visit](https://pineriver.net/) |
| ![PingPerfect](https://img.shields.io/badge/PingPerfect-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **PingPerfect** | €4.99/month | Instant setup, fastest hardware, 4.2 Trustpilot | [Visit](https://pingperfect.com/) |
| ![Play.hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Play.hosting-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **Play.hosting** | Free | Free hosting, simple setup | [Visit](https://play.hosting/) |
| ![PloudOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/PloudOS-FF6B6B?logoColor=white) **PloudOS** | Free | Queue system, limited uptime, 30 slots | [Visit](https://ploudos.com/) |
| ![PloxHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/PloxHost-5865F2?logoColor=white) **PloxHost** | $1/month | Budget-friendly, NVMe storage | [Visit](https://ploxhost.com/) |
| ![PowerupStack](https://img.shields.io/badge/PowerupStack-00A8FF?logoColor=white) **PowerupStack** | Free | 100% free, no playtime limit, daily backups | [Visit](https://www.powerupstack.com/) |
| ![Revive Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Revive_Hosting-4CAF50?logoColor=white) **Revive Hosting** | $4.99/month | Fast hardware, lag-free, all versions supported | [Visit](https://revivehosting.com/) |
| ![RocketNode](https://img.shields.io/badge/RocketNode-FF4500?logoColor=white) **RocketNode** | $3.25/month | Fast support, instant deployment, 4.5 Trustpilot | [Visit](https://rocketnode.com/) |
| ![ScalaCube](https://img.shields.io/badge/ScalaCube-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **ScalaCube** | Free / $3/month | Free tier available, instant setup, 1000+ modpacks | [Visit](https://dobroslav.io/scalacube) |
| ![SeekaHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/SeekaHost-00BFFF?logoColor=white) **SeekaHost** | £2.50/month | UK-based, affordable, good support | [Visit](https://www.seekahost.co/) |
| ![Server.pro](https://img.shields.io/badge/Server.pro-00BFFF?logoColor=white) **Server.pro** | Free / $2.50 | Free tier available, easy setup | [Visit](https://server.pro/) |
| ![ServerMiner](https://img.shields.io/badge/ServerMiner-FF4500?logoColor=white) **ServerMiner** | Pay-as-you-go | Pay-as-you-go, instant setup, unlimited world size | [Visit](https://serverminer.com/) |
| ![Shockbyte](https://img.shields.io/badge/Shockbyte-FF5722?logoColor=white) **Shockbyte** | $2.50/month | 100% uptime SLA, automatic backups, Bedrock | [Visit](https://shockbyte.com/) |
| ![SimpleGameHosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/SimpleGameHosting-00BFFF?logoColor=white) **SimpleGameHosting** | $7.49/month | Simple setup, expert support, 4.6 Trustpilot | [Visit](https://simplegamehosting.com/) |
| ![Skynode](https://img.shields.io/badge/Skynode-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **Skynode** | $1/month | Free subdomain, DDoS protection | [Visit](https://skynode.pro/) |
| ![Sparked Host](https://img.shields.io/badge/Sparked_Host-FF4500?logoColor=white) **Sparked Host** | $1/month | Ryzen 9 CPUs, NVMe SSDs | [Visit](https://dobroslav.io/sparkedhost) |
| ![Squidservers](https://img.shields.io/badge/Squidservers-00C7B7?logoColor=white) **Squidservers** | Free | Free hosting, easy setup | [Visit](https://squidservers.com/) |
| ![TheMinecraftHosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/TheMinecraftHosting-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **TheMinecraftHosting** | $3/month | Minecraft-focused, established provider | [Visit](https://theminecrafthosting.com/) |
| ![Tickhosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Tickhosting-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **Tickhosting** | Free / Paid | Free and paid hosting options | [Visit](https://tickhosting.com/) |
| ![UltraServers](https://img.shields.io/badge/UltraServers-9B59B6?logoColor=white) **UltraServers** | $1/GB | Ryzen 7950X3D/9950X, DDR5, $1/GB pricing | [Visit](https://ultraservers.com/) |
| ![Vex Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Vex_Hosting-FF1493?logoColor=white) **Vex Hosting** | $3.99/month | Cross-platform, popular 4GB plan | [Visit](https://vexhosting.com/) |
| ![WaffleHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/WaffleHost-F59E0B?logoColor=white) **WaffleHost** | $3.99/month | Auto-scaling plans, NVMe storage, CosmicGuard DDoS protection | [Visit](https://waffle.host/pricing/minecraft) |
| ![WiseHosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/WiseHosting-00A86B?logoColor=white) **WiseHosting** | $5.99/month | Value hosting, competitive prices, Minecraft-exclusive | [Visit](https://wisehosting.com/) |
| ![WitherHosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/WitherHosting-9B59B6?logoColor=white) **WitherHosting** | $1/month | Truly cheap, enterprise hardware, Gen5 NVMe | [Visit](https://witherhosting.com/) |
| ![BerryByte](https://img.shields.io/badge/BerryByte-8B5CF6?logoColor=white) **BerryByte** | Varies | One-click modpacks, Java/Bedrock support, backups | [Visit](https://berrybyte.net/minecraft-server-hosting) |
| ![CheeseHosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/CheeseHosting-F59E0B?logoColor=white) **CheeseHosting** | €3.50/month | Unlimited storage, Java/Bedrock support, daily backups | [Visit](https://www.cheesehosting.net/minecraft-servers) |
| ![Citadel Servers](https://img.shields.io/badge/Citadel_Servers-1D4ED8?logoColor=white) **Citadel Servers** | $2.79/512MB | One-click modpacks, global locations, advanced DDoS protection | [Visit](https://citadelservers.com/game-servers/minecraft-game-hosting) |
| ![Fragnet](https://img.shields.io/badge/Fragnet-2563EB?logoColor=white) **Fragnet** | €4.98/month | Premium hardware, DDoS protection, multi-game panel | [Visit](https://fragnet.net/games/minecraft) |
| ![Gaming Deluxe](https://img.shields.io/badge/Gaming_Deluxe-0EA5E9?logoColor=white) **Gaming Deluxe** | £3/month | Instant setup, plugin/mod support, NVMe storage | [Visit](https://www.gamingdeluxe.co.uk/minecraft-server-hosting/) |
| ![Iceline Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Iceline_Hosting-38BDF8?logoColor=white) **Iceline Hosting** | £2.70/month | 60s deploy, backups included, Java/Bedrock support | [Visit](https://iceline-hosting.com/games/minecraft) |
| ![Imperium Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Imperium_Hosting-64748B?logoColor=white) **Imperium Hosting** | Varies | Instant setup, global locations, private server worlds | [Visit](https://www.imperiumhosting.net/minecraft-java) |
| ![Indifferent Broccoli](https://img.shields.io/badge/Indifferent_Broccoli-16A34A?logoColor=white) **Indifferent Broccoli** | $6.99/month | 2-day free trial, mod support, 24/7 human support | [Visit](https://indifferentbroccoli.com/minecraft-server-hosting) |
| ![MambaHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/MambaHost-059669?logoColor=white) **MambaHost** | $2.99/month | Java/Bedrock hosting, 1Tbps+ DDoS, instant setup | [Visit](https://www.mambahost.com/minecraft-hosting/) |
| ![NovaCloud Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/NovaCloud_Hosting-3B82F6?logoColor=white) **NovaCloud Hosting** | Varies | Minecraft + VPS options, NVMe storage, anti-DDoS | [Visit](https://novacloud-hosting.eu/) |
| ![PaperNodes](https://img.shields.io/badge/PaperNodes-22C55E?logoColor=white) **PaperNodes** | €6/month | Performance-focused nodes, modpack-ready, DDoS protection | [Visit](https://papernodes.com/plans/minecraft/) |
| ![Prism Host](https://img.shields.io/badge/Prism_Host-7C3AED?logoColor=white) **Prism Host** | Varies | Mod support, premium security, backup tooling | [Visit](https://prism-host.com/games/minecraft) |
| ![Q-Fi Cloud](https://img.shields.io/badge/Q--Fi_Cloud-0F766E?logoColor=white) **Q-Fi Cloud** | $1.50/month | Budget plans, modpack installer, automatic backups | [Visit](https://qficloud.com/game/minecraft) |
| ![RespawnHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/RespawnHost-DC2626?logoColor=white) **RespawnHost** | €0.11/day | Daily billing option, NVMe storage, anti-DDoS | [Visit](https://respawnhost.com/en/minecraft-server-hosting) |
| ![ServerFlex](https://img.shields.io/badge/ServerFlex-0284C7?logoColor=white) **ServerFlex** | Varies | Configurable resources, instant setup, modpack support | [Visit](https://serverflex.io/product/minecraft-server-hosting) |
| ![ServerWave](https://img.shields.io/badge/ServerWave-0891B2?logoColor=white) **ServerWave** | $0.01/hour/GB | Hourly billing, one-click installs, DDoS protection | [Visit](https://www.serverwave.com/game/minecraft-java) |
| ![SovaHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/SovaHost-1E40AF?logoColor=white) **SovaHost** | €19/month | DDoS-protected hosting, fast NVMe SSD, premium hardware | [Visit](https://www.sovahost.net/minecraft-server-hosting/) |
| ![Streamline Servers](https://img.shields.io/badge/Streamline_Servers-0369A1?logoColor=white) **Streamline Servers** | Varies | Established since 2007, anti-DDoS network, global service | [Visit](https://streamline-servers.com/game-servers/minecraft) |
| ![Survival Servers](https://img.shields.io/badge/Survival_Servers-2563EB?logoColor=white) **Survival Servers** | $5.88/month | In-house panel, one-click mods, NVMe + DDoS | [Visit](https://www.survivalservers.com/services/game_servers/minecraft/) |
| ![Teramont Host](https://img.shields.io/badge/Teramont_Host-0EA5E9?logoColor=white) **Teramont Host** | Varies | Ryzen hardware, Java/Bedrock support, modpack options | [Visit](https://teramont.net/minecraft) |
| ![VibeGAMES](https://img.shields.io/badge/VibeGAMES-06B6D4?logoColor=white) **VibeGAMES** | €5.50/month | Ryzen 7950X hardware, 17Tbit DDoS, no slot limits | [Visit](https://vibegames.com/games/minecraft) |
| ![XeroHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/XeroHost-7C3AED?logoColor=white) **XeroHost** | Varies | Java & Bedrock support, NVMe nodes, instant setup | [Visit](https://www.xerohost.net/games/minecraft) |
| ![XGamingServer](https://img.shields.io/badge/XGamingServer-DC2626?logoColor=white) **XGamingServer** | $12/month | Java/Bedrock support, modpack installer, 6 global regions | [Visit](https://xgamingserver.com/minecraft-server-hosting) |
| ![XiteNodes](https://img.shields.io/badge/XiteNodes-9B59B6?logoColor=white) **XiteNodes** | $2/month | Indian hosting, low latency, DDoS protected | [Visit](https://xitenodes.com/) |
| ![Zap-Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Zap--Hosting-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **Zap-Hosting** | €2.76/month | Prepaid option, instant setup, European focus | [Visit](https://zap-hosting.com/) |

### General VPS & Dedicated Servers

Virtual Private Servers and dedicated servers where you install and manage Minecraft yourself. Offers more control and flexibility, but requires technical knowledge.

| Provider | Starting Price | Type | Features | Link |
| -------- | ------------- | ---- | -------- | ---- |
| ![A2 Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/A2_Hosting-0066CC?logoColor=white) **A2 Hosting** | $5/month | VPS | VPS hosting, turbo servers | [Visit](https://www.a2hosting.com/) |
| ![AccuWeb Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/AccuWeb-0066CC?logoColor=white) **AccuWeb Hosting** | $4.99/month | VPS | VPS hosting, global locations, 24/7 support | [Visit](https://www.accuwebhosting.com/) |
| ![Bluehost](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bluehost-0066CC?logoColor=white) **Bluehost** | $6.99/month | VPS | Web hosting provider, VPS options | [Visit](https://www.bluehost.com/) |
| ![BuyVM](https://img.shields.io/badge/BuyVM-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **BuyVM** | $2/month | VPS | Ultra-budget VPS hosting | [Visit](https://buyvm.net/) |
| ![Cloudzy](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cloudzy-0066CC?logoColor=white) **Cloudzy** | $5/month | VPS | VPS hosting, global locations | [Visit](https://cloudzy.com/) |
| ![Contabo](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contabo-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **Contabo** | $6.99/month | VPS | High RAM for price, US/EU/Asia/AU locations | [Visit](https://contabo.com/) |
| ![DigitalOcean](https://img.shields.io/badge/DigitalOcean-0080FF?logo=digitalocean&logoColor=white) **DigitalOcean** | $4/month | 512MB | Developer-friendly, reliable, global locations | [Visit](https://digitalocean.com/) |
| ![DreamHost](https://img.shields.io/badge/DreamHost-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **DreamHost** | $5/month | VPS | VPS hosting, developer-friendly | [Visit](https://www.dreamhost.com/) |
| ![GreenGeeks](https://img.shields.io/badge/GreenGeeks-4CAF50?logoColor=white) **GreenGeeks** | $5/month | VPS | Eco-friendly VPS hosting | [Visit](https://www.greengeeks.com/) |
| ![Hetzner](https://img.shields.io/badge/Hetzner-D50C2D?logo=hetzner&logoColor=white) **Hetzner** | €3.79/month | 4GB | Great value, dedicated options, EU/US | [Visit](https://dobroslav.io/hetzner) |
| ![HostEurope](https://img.shields.io/badge/HostEurope-0066CC?logoColor=white) **HostEurope** | €3/month | VPS | European VPS hosting | [Visit](https://www.hosteurope.de/) |
| ![HostGator](https://img.shields.io/badge/HostGator-00A86B?logoColor=white) **HostGator** | $4.95/month | VPS | VPS hosting, established provider | [Visit](https://www.hostgator.com/) |
| ![HostHatch](https://img.shields.io/badge/HostHatch-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **HostHatch** | $4/month | VPS | VPS hosting, NVMe storage | [Visit](https://hosthatch.com/) |
| ![HostUS](https://img.shields.io/badge/HostUS-0066CC?logoColor=white) **HostUS** | $5/month | VPS | VPS hosting, global locations | [Visit](https://hostus.us/) |
| ![InMotion Hosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/InMotion-0066CC?logoColor=white) **InMotion Hosting** | $7/month | VPS | 20+ years experience, NVMe SSD, 99.9% uptime | [Visit](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/) |
| ![IONOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/IONOS-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **IONOS** | €1/month | VPS | European VPS hosting, promotional pricing | [Visit](https://www.ionos.com/) |
| ![Kamatera](https://img.shields.io/badge/Kamatera-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **Kamatera** | $4/month | VPS | Cloud VPS, flexible pricing | [Visit](https://www.kamatera.com/) |
| ![Linode](https://img.shields.io/badge/Linode-00A95C?logo=linode&logoColor=white) **Linode** | $5/month | VPS | Stable, good support, global locations | [Visit](https://linode.com/) |
| ![Liquid Web](https://img.shields.io/badge/Liquid_Web-0066CC?logoColor=white) **Liquid Web** | $11/month | VPS | Dedicated VPS resources, root access, expert support | [Visit](https://www.liquidweb.com/) |
| ![NameHero](https://img.shields.io/badge/NameHero-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **NameHero** | $7/month | VPS | VPS hosting, game server support | [Visit](https://www.namehero.com/) |
| ![NetCup](https://img.shields.io/badge/NetCup-0066CC?logoColor=white) **NetCup** | €3/month | VPS | German VPS hosting | [Visit](https://www.netcup.eu/) |
| ![Oracle Cloud](https://img.shields.io/badge/Oracle_Cloud-F80000?logo=oracle&logoColor=white) **Oracle Cloud** | Free tier | VPS | Free ARM instances (24GB RAM), limited regions | [Visit](https://oracle.com/cloud/free/) |
| ![OVHcloud](https://img.shields.io/badge/OVHcloud-123F6D?logo=ovh&logoColor=white) **OVHcloud Game** | $55/month | Dedicated | Dedicated hardware, anti-DDoS, large networks | [Visit](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/bare-metal/game/) |
| ![RackNerd](https://img.shields.io/badge/RackNerd-0066CC?logoColor=white) **RackNerd** | $5/month | VPS | Budget VPS hosting | [Visit](https://www.racknerd.com/) |
| ![RamNode](https://img.shields.io/badge/RamNode-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **RamNode** | $5/month | VPS | VPS hosting, multiple locations | [Visit](https://www.ramnode.com/) |
| ![ReliableSite](https://img.shields.io/badge/ReliableSite-0066CC?logoColor=white) **ReliableSite** | $79/month | Dedicated | Dedicated servers, DDoS protection, US-based | [Visit](https://reliablesite.net/) |
| ![ScalaHosting](https://img.shields.io/badge/ScalaHosting-00A86B?logoColor=white) **ScalaHosting** | $6/month | VPS | VPS hosting, managed services | [Visit](https://www.scalahosting.com/) |
| ![SiteGround](https://img.shields.io/badge/SiteGround-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **SiteGround** | $6.99/month | VPS | VPS hosting, reliable infrastructure | [Visit](https://www.siteground.com/) |
| ![SSDNodes](https://img.shields.io/badge/SSDNodes-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **SSDNodes** | $5/month | VPS | VPS hosting, SSD storage | [Visit](https://www.ssdnodes.com/) |
| ![Strato](https://img.shields.io/badge/Strato-00A86B?logoColor=white) **Strato** | €3/month | VPS | German VPS hosting | [Visit](https://www.strato.de/) |
| ![Time4VPS](https://img.shields.io/badge/Time4VPS-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **Time4VPS** | €3/month | VPS | European VPS hosting | [Visit](https://www.time4vps.eu/) |
| ![UpCloud](https://img.shields.io/badge/UpCloud-00A86B?logoColor=white) **UpCloud** | $5/month | VPS | High-performance VPS hosting | [Visit](https://www.upcloud.com/) |
| ![VirMach](https://img.shields.io/badge/VirMach-FF6B00?logoColor=white) **VirMach** | $2.50/month | VPS | Budget VPS hosting | [Visit](https://virmach.com/) |
| ![VPSDime](https://img.shields.io/badge/VPSDime-00A86B?logoColor=white) **VPSDime** | $4/month | VPS | Budget VPS hosting | [Visit](https://www.vpsdime.com/) |
| ![Vultr](https://img.shields.io/badge/Vultr-007BFC?logo=vultr&logoColor=white) **Vultr** | $5/month | VPS | Many locations, bare metal options | [Visit](https://vultr.com/) |

---

## Self-Hosted Solutions

### Panel Software

Server management panels for self-hosted Minecraft servers.

| Software | License | Features | Link |
| -------- | ------- | -------- | ---- |
| ![Pterodactyl](https://img.shields.io/badge/Pterodactyl-0E4DA4?logoColor=white) **Pterodactyl** | MIT | Modern panel, Docker-based, multi-server | [GitHub](https://github.com/pterodactyl/panel) |
| ![Pelican](https://img.shields.io/badge/Pelican-3498DB?logoColor=white) **Pelican** | AGPL-3.0 | Pterodactyl fork, enhanced features | [GitHub](https://github.com/pelican-dev/panel) |
| ![Crafty Controller](https://img.shields.io/badge/Crafty-FF8C00?logoColor=white) **Crafty Controller** | GPL-3.0 | Python-based, easy setup | [GitLab](https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4) |
| ![AMP](https://img.shields.io/badge/AMP-FF4500?logoColor=white) **AMP** | Commercial | Feature-rich, multi-game support | [Visit](https://cubecoders.com/AMP) |
| ![MCSManager](https://img.shields.io/badge/MCSManager-1E90FF?logoColor=white) **MCSManager** | Apache-2.0 | Web-based, distributed architecture | [GitHub](https://github.com/MCSManager/MCSManager) |
| ![Puffer Panel](https://img.shields.io/badge/PufferPanel-9B59B6?logoColor=white) **PufferPanel** | Apache-2.0 | Simple, lightweight panel | [GitHub](https://github.com/PufferPanel/PufferPanel) |

---

## Related Services

### DDoS Protection

DDoS protection services for Minecraft servers.

| Provider | Features | Starting Price | Link |
| -------- | -------- | ------------- | ---- |
| ![TCPShield](https://img.shields.io/badge/TCPShield-2C3E50?logoColor=white) **TCPShield** | Free tier, Minecraft-specific, proxy | Free / $25+ | [Visit](https://tcpshield.com/) |
| ![Cosmic Guard](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cosmic_Guard-6C5CE7?logoColor=white) **Cosmic Guard** | MC-optimized, low latency | $5/month | [Visit](https://cosmicguard.com/) |
| ![Path.net](https://img.shields.io/badge/Path.net-00D4AA?logoColor=white) **Path.net** | Enterprise DDoS protection | Custom pricing | [Visit](https://path.net/) |
| ![OVH Game DDoS](https://img.shields.io/badge/OVH_Game-123F6D?logo=ovh&logoColor=white) **OVH Game DDoS** | Included with game servers | Included | [Visit](https://ovhcloud.com/) |

### Domain & DNS

Domain registration and DNS services.

| Provider | Features | Starting Price | Link |
| -------- | -------- | ------------- | ---- |
| ![Cloudflare](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cloudflare-F38020?logo=cloudflare&logoColor=white) **Cloudflare** | Free DNS, DDoS protection, at-cost domains | Free / at-cost | [Visit](https://cloudflare.com/) |
| ![Namecheap](https://img.shields.io/badge/Namecheap-DE3723?logo=namecheap&logoColor=white) **Namecheap** | Affordable domains, free DNS | $8/year | [Visit](https://namecheap.com/) |
| ![Porkbun](https://img.shields.io/badge/Porkbun-F472B6?logoColor=white) **Porkbun** | Cheap domains, free WHOIS privacy | $5/year | [Visit](https://porkbun.com/) |

### Backup Services

Backup solutions for Minecraft server data.

| Provider | Features | Starting Price | Link |
| -------- | -------- | ------------- | ---- |
| ![Backblaze B2](https://img.shields.io/badge/Backblaze_B2-E21E29?logo=backblaze&logoColor=white) **Backblaze B2** | S3-compatible, cheap storage | $0.006/GB | [Visit](https://backblaze.com/b2/) |
| ![Wasabi](https://img.shields.io/badge/Wasabi-00C389?logoColor=white) **Wasabi** | No egress fees, S3-compatible | $6.99/TB | [Visit](https://wasabi.com/) |
| ![rclone](https://img.shields.io/badge/rclone-3498DB?logoColor=white) **rclone** | Free, supports many backends | Free | [Visit](https://rclone.org/) |

---

## Server Software

Popular Minecraft server software and forks.

| Software | Type | Features | Link |
| -------- | ---- | -------- | ---- |
| ![Paper](https://img.shields.io/badge/Paper-1E88E5?logoColor=white) **Paper** | Spigot Fork | Performance optimizations, Bukkit plugins | [Visit](https://papermc.io/) |
| ![Purpur](https://img.shields.io/badge/Purpur-9C27B0?logoColor=white) **Purpur** | Paper Fork | Extra configuration options | [Visit](https://purpurmc.org/) |
| ![Pufferfish](https://img.shields.io/badge/Pufferfish-FF9800?logoColor=white) **Pufferfish** | Paper Fork | Extreme performance | [Visit](https://pufferfish.host/) |
| ![Fabric](https://img.shields.io/badge/Fabric-DBD0B4?logoColor=black) **Fabric** | Modloader | Lightweight modding | [Visit](https://fabricmc.net/) |
| ![Forge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Forge-2D3748?logoColor=white) **Forge** | Modloader | Extensive mod ecosystem | [Visit](https://files.minecraftforge.net/) |
| ![NeoForge](https://img.shields.io/badge/NeoForge-FF6B35?logoColor=white) **NeoForge** | Forge Fork | Modern Forge continuation | [Visit](https://neoforged.net/) |
| ![Velocity](https://img.shields.io/badge/Velocity-00BCD4?logoColor=white) **Velocity** | Proxy | Modern proxy, high performance | [Visit](https://papermc.io/software/velocity) |
| ![Waterfall](https://img.shields.io/badge/Waterfall-03A9F4?logoColor=white) **Waterfall** | Proxy | BungeeCord fork by Paper | [Visit](https://papermc.io/software/waterfall) |

---

## Useful Resources

Helpful resources for Minecraft server administrators.

| Resource | Description | Link |
| -------- | ----------- | ---- |
| **Minecraft Server List** | Compare and list your server | [minecraft-server-list.com](https://minecraft-server-list.com/) |
| **Spark Profiler** | Performance profiling plugin | [spark.lucko.me](https://spark.lucko.me/) |
| **Timings v2** | Aikar's timing reports | [timings.aikar.co](https://timings.aikar.co/) |
| **Aikar's Flags** | Optimized JVM startup flags | [flags.sh](https://flags.sh/) |
| **r/admincraft** | Reddit community for MC admins | [reddit.com/r/admincraft](https://reddit.com/r/admincraft) |
| **MC Market** | Plugin & resource marketplace | [mc-market.org](https://mc-market.org/) |
| **SpigotMC** | Plugins, resources, forums | [spigotmc.org](https://spigotmc.org/) |
| **Modrinth** | Modern mod/plugin repository | [modrinth.com](https://modrinth.com/) |
| **Hangar** | Paper plugin repository | [hangar.papermc.io](https://hangar.papermc.io/) |

---

## Contributing

External contributors are welcome. Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for the full guidelines.

### External Contributor Workflow

1. Fork this repository on GitHub.
2. Clone your fork and move into the project.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/awesome-minecraft-hostings.git
cd awesome-minecraft-hostings
```

3. Add the original repository as `upstream` and create a branch from the latest `main`.

```bash
git remote add upstream https://github.com/dobroslavradosavljevic/awesome-minecraft-hostings.git
git fetch upstream
git checkout -b add/<provider-name> upstream/main
```

4. Make focused changes (usually in `README.md`) and keep entries alphabetical in their section.
5. Commit and push to your fork.

```bash
git add README.md
git commit -m "Add <ProviderName> hosting entry"
git push -u origin add/<provider-name>
```

6. Open a Pull Request from your fork branch into this repo's `main` branch.
7. Respond to review feedback and update your PR branch as needed.

### Pull Request Checklist

- Provider is active and currently accepting customers.
- Link points to the official provider page (not a review/aggregator page).
- Starting price includes a clear currency and is verified from the provider website.
- Features are concise, accurate, and useful.
- Entry is alphabetically placed within its section.
- No duplicate provider entries are introduced.
- Added links are reachable.
- No affiliate links are added (maintainers only).

### Reporting Problems

If a provider is down, rebranded, moved, or has outdated pricing/features, open an issue with:

- Provider name
- What is incorrect
- Correct source URL
- Suggested fix

## Author

Dobroslav Radosavljevic

[![GitHub](https://img.shields.io/badge/GitHub-181717?logo=github&logoColor=white)](https://dobroslav.io/github)
[![X](https://img.shields.io/badge/X-000000?logo=x&logoColor=white)](https://dobroslav.io/x)
[![LinkedIn](https://img.shields.io/badge/LinkedIn-0077B5?logo=linkedin&logoColor=white)](https://dobroslav.io/linkedin)
[![Website](https://img.shields.io/badge/Website-000000?logo=About.me&logoColor=white)](https://dobroslav.io/me)

## License

[![MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

---

**Disclaimer**: This list is maintained by the community. Prices, features, and availability may change at any time. Always verify current information on the provider's website before making a purchase. Some links may be affiliate links that help support this project at no extra cost to you.