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How Much Does Minecraft Server Hosting Cost in 2026?

By Ali AlAkbir Al-Ashoor

November 04, 2026 ·7 min read ·Minecraft

Minecraft server hosting at AtrbCode starts at $0.69 per month for a Bedrock plan (Ur) or $0.90 per month for Java (Uruk). Every payment adds a $1.00 service fee, and an account's first Minecraft plan adds a one-time $2.00 account fee. That makes a first month $3.69 for Bedrock or $3.90 for Java; renewals drop to $1.69 and $1.90.

What determines Minecraft server hosting cost?

Minecraft hosting price usually comes down to four things:

At AtrbCode, servers run in Frankfurt, Germany. You pay by card through Stripe or from your account wallet. Billing periods are 1, 2, 3, 6 or 12 months paid at once. A 6-month term reduces the price by 10% and a 12-month term by 20%.

AtrbCode Minecraft plans: from $0.69 a month

The entry plan is Ur: 512 MB RAM and 5 GB SSD storage for Bedrock at $0.69 per month. Java hosting starts on Uruk at $0.90 per month with 1024 MB RAM and 10 GB SSD storage.

Here is the full plan list with monthly prices:

Plan RAM SSD storage Java price Bedrock price
Ur 512 MB 5 GB not offered $0.69
Uru 750 MB 7 GB not offered $0.99
Uruk 1024 MB 10 GB $0.90 $2.99
Akkad 2048 MB 15 GB $5.99 $5.49
Babylon 3072 MB 20 GB $8.99 $7.99
Assyria 4096 MB 25 GB $11.99 $10.99
Aza 5120 MB 30 GB $14.99 $13.99
Aram 6144 MB 35 GB $17.99 $16.99
Dayak 7168 MB 40 GB $20.99 $19.49
Iram 8192 MB 50 GB $24.99 $22.99
Sumer 10240 MB 60 GB $32.99 $29.99
Nineveh 12288 MB 80 GB $39.99 $36.99
Ashur 16384 MB 120 GB $54.99 $49.99

Unlimited player slots apply to each Minecraft plan. The plan RAM is the practical limit on how many players can join smoothly and how many plugins or mods you can run. The panel tools such as Server doctor, Config assistant, Worlds, Backups and Bedrock crossplay can differ by plan; check the plan page for details.

Real totals: first month vs renewal

The monthly price is not the final number. AtrbCode adds a $1.00 service fee with every payment, including renewals. The first time an account buys a Minecraft plan, a one-time $2.00 account fee is added as well.

For the Ur Bedrock plan, the real totals are:

Billing period Total paid
1 month $1.69 (renewal); first plan on the account $3.69
3 months $3.07
6 months $4.73
12 months $7.62

For the first Minecraft plan on an account, add $2.00 to the totals above for the first payment.

For the Uruk Java plan, the real totals are:

Billing period Total paid
1 month $1.90 (renewal); first plan on the account $3.90
3 months $3.70
6 months $5.86
12 months $9.64

For the first Minecraft plan on an account, add $2.00 to the totals above for the first payment.

If you top up your account wallet, that top-up has no fee, and you can use wallet credit to pay for renewals. The service fee still applies to each payment made from the wallet.

Free and self-hosting: hidden costs

You can host a Minecraft server on your own PC for no monthly fee. The hidden costs are time, responsibility and security.

Here is a simple comparison of AtrbCode against self-hosting:

What you get AtrbCode (entry plan) Self-hosting
Server location Frankfurt, Germany Your home
Player slots Unlimited (RAM-limited) Whatever your PC can handle
Backups Panel backups plus nightly copies You make your own
Panel tools Varies by plan; see plan page Manual setup
Cost From $1.69 per renewal (Ur Bedrock) Hardware, power, internet, time
Responsibility You use the panel; we run the infrastructure You run everything

How to choose a plan without overpaying

Pick the smallest plan that runs your world, then move up only when you see a real limit.

  1. Choose Java or Bedrock. Uruk is the lowest Java plan at $0.90 per month. Ur or Uru are Bedrock only.
  2. Estimate the RAM you need. Use the Minecraft plan finder to see which tier fits your needs.
  3. Check the modpack you want. The modpack checker tells you whether it will fit.
  4. Compare the terms. A 6-month term reduces the price by 10% and a 12-month term by 20%, paid at once. Only choose a longer term if you plan to keep the server.
  5. Remember the fees. Budget $1.00 per payment and, on the first Minecraft plan on your account, one extra $2.00.

If you are choosing between hosts, the Minecraft hosting comparison page compares AtrbCode against PebbleHost and Sparked. For a detailed walkthrough of what the $0.69 plan includes, see Minecraft Server Hosting from $0.69/mo: What You Get.

FAQ

What does the $0.69 Minecraft server plan include?

The Ur Bedrock plan includes 512 MB RAM and 5 GB SSD storage with unlimited player slots. Java is not offered on Ur; the lowest Java plan is Uruk at $0.90 per month with 1024 MB RAM and 10 GB SSD storage.

Are there any hidden fees?

Every payment adds a $1.00 service fee, including renewals. The first Minecraft plan on an account adds a one-time $2.00 account fee. The only fees listed for Minecraft are these two.

Can I pay monthly, 3, 6 or 12 months?

Yes. You can pay for 1, 2, 3, 6 or 12 months at once. A 6-month term includes a 10% discount and a 12-month term includes a 20% discount.

Do I need to pay extra for player slots?

No. All Minecraft plans have unlimited player slots. The plan's RAM is the practical limit on how many players can join smoothly.

For the full plan list and current prices, see the Minecraft hosting page. If you want a side-by-side look at how AtrbCode stacks up against other hosts, read our Minecraft hosting comparison or the pricing overview.

Ali AlAkbir Al-Ashoor
Also known as Atrb and AtrbTheDuke · Founder of AtrbCode
founder@atrb.uk

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