Minecraft Server Hosting: Plans and How to Choose
What it takes to run a Minecraft server for friends or a community, how much RAM you actually need, and managed plans that skip the setup. Compare plans below, or follow the server guides to self-host.
See hosting plans →Compare managed hosting plans
Real specs and pricing. Pick a plan and your server is online in minutes, no setup.| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Per month | 12-mo /mo | Popular |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 4 vCPU | 8 GB | 75 GB NVMe | €10.99 | €8.99 | - |
| Standard | 6 vCPU | 12 GB | 100 GB NVMe | €16.99 | €13.99 | Popular |
| Premium | 8 vCPU | 24 GB | 200 GB NVMe | €29.99 | €24.99 | - |
| Ultimate | 12 vCPU | 48 GB | 250 GB NVMe | €49.99 | €41.99 | - |
| Enterprise | 16 vCPU | 64 GB | 300 GB NVMe | €84.99 | €69.99 | - |
| Dedicated | 18 vCPU | 96 GB | 350 GB NVMe | €109.99 | €89.99 | - |
Astroworld Managed HostingManaged Minecraft servers with instant setup, DDoS protection and 24/7 uptime. Online in minutes.See hosting plans →Self-hosting vs managed hosting
Self-hosting (on your own PC or a rented box) is free or cheap and fully in your control, but you handle Java, port-forwarding, updates and uptime. Managed hosting runs the server 24/7 for you with one-click setup, backups and DDoS protection, so you just play. The server guides cover self-hosting; the plans above cover managed.
How much RAM do you need?
- 2-4 GB: a few friends, vanilla or light plugins.
- 6-8 GB: 10-20 players or a modpack.
- 10 GB+: large modpacks, big communities or many plugins.
RAM and CPU together decide how many players and chunks the server handles before TPS drops, which the performance guides explain.
What to look for in a host
Prioritise good CPU (single-thread performance matters most for Minecraft), NVMe storage, DDoS protection, easy backups, and a control panel that lets you install Paper, mods and plugins in a click. The plans above are built on fast NVMe boxes with all of that included.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM do I need for a Minecraft server?
- Around 2-4 GB for a few friends on vanilla, 6-8 GB for 10-20 players or a modpack, and 10 GB or more for large modpacks and communities. CPU matters as much as RAM.
- Is it better to self-host or use a hosting provider?
- Self-hosting is cheapest and fully in your control but you manage everything and your PC must stay on. Managed hosting costs a monthly fee but runs 24/7 with setup, backups and protection handled for you.
- How do I make my server online 24/7?
- Either leave a dedicated machine running with port-forwarding configured, or use a managed host that keeps the server online for you. Managed hosting is the simplest way to stay online 24/7.
