The landscape of Minecraft server hosting is diverse, with various providers offering a range of plans tailored to different needs and budgets. Below are some noteworthy hosts that, while slightly lower in TrustPilot and BBB ratings compared to their peers, still present compelling options for gamers and developers alike.
Hostinger
Hostinger presents four distinct Minecraft hosting plans, beginning at a competitive rate per month. It boasts a commendable TrustPilot rating of 4.6 out of 5, supported by over 20,000 reviews, indicating a solid reputation among users.
Hostwinds
Another strong contender in the web hosting arena, Hostwinds offers Minecraft server hosting starting at just per month. With an A+ rating from the BBB and BBB Accreditation, it enjoys a TrustPilot rating of 4.0 out of 5, although it has garnered fewer than 1,000 reviews.
BisectHosting
BisectHosting stands out with an impressive array of 25 different plans, catering to both budget-conscious users and those seeking premium features. Budget packages commence at per month for 1GB RAM and unlimited NVMe SSD, scaling up to approximately 4 monthly for 48GB RAM. Premium plans range from to around 0, offering additional benefits such as more server locations, free daily backups, modpack updates, sponge installation, and dedicated IP addresses. Despite a B- rating from the BBB, BisectHosting shines with a TrustPilot rating of 4.7 out of 5 from nearly 10,000 reviews.
Apex Hosting
Apex Hosting provides options for both Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition servers, starting at about per month. The service includes a seven-day money-back guarantee, which adds a layer of reassurance for new users. However, it holds a D- rating from the BBB, while its TrustPilot rating stands at 4.2 out of 5, based on just over 600 reviews.
Nodecraft
Nodecraft also caters to Minecraft enthusiasts with server hosting for both Java and Bedrock Editions, starting at around monthly. It enjoys an A+ rating from the BBB and a TrustPilot score of 4.3 out of 5, backed by more than 1,000 reviews.
Sparked Host
Sparked Host offers a variety of game and cloud hosting solutions, featuring 15 different Minecraft server hosting plans starting at less than per month. With an A+ BBB rating and a TrustPilot score of 4.6 out of 5 from over 1,500 reviews, it presents a reliable option for gamers.
PebbleHost
PebbleHost specializes in Minecraft and other gaming servers, providing budget, premium, or extreme plans that start at just per GB monthly. Based in the UK, it does not have a BBB page but boasts a TrustPilot rating of 4.7 out of 5, with more than 3,000 reviews highlighting its strengths.
RAMShard
RAMShard offers nine Minecraft server hosting plans, beginning at monthly. It holds an A+ BBB rating and has a TrustPilot score of 4.0 out of 5, although it has received fewer than 500 reviews.
Former CNET editor Dawnthea Price Lisco contributed to this report.