Updated 4 November 2026
A Minecraft server costs anywhere from nothing (a free host with a queue) to more than €10 a month. What you pay mostly depends on three things: how much memory (RAM) you need, how often you pay, and whether you add extras. On this page you see exactly what it costs at ServerSpark, with every billing option, and what you can expect elsewhere. Prices were checked on 28 October 2026 and include 21% VAT.
The short answer
- A few friends, no mods: 1 or 2 GB, from €0.99 to €1.89 per month when you pay per quarter.
- Plugins and 5 to 15 players: 4 GB, €4.19 per month paid per quarter, or €4.39 with monthly billing.
- Modpacks: 6 GB (€6.09) for light packs, 8 GB (€8.49) for heavy packs.
- Not sure yet? Try Minecraft Java 1 GB or 2 GB free for 24 hours.
Minecraft Java prices at ServerSpark
You choose how often you pay. The price shown on our Minecraft server hosting plans is the price per month when you pay per quarter (3 months at once). Monthly billing costs €0.30 per month more (€0.10 for 1 GB, €0.20 for 4 and 6 GB), and paying per year gives you 1 month free.
| Plan | Suited for | Per quarter (per month) | Monthly billing | Per year (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 1–3 players, vanilla | €2.97 (€0.99) | €1.09 | €10.89 (€0.91) |
| 2 GB | 1–5 players | €5.67 (€1.89) | €2.19 | €20.79 (€1.73) |
| 4 GB | Plugins, 5–15 players | €12.57 (€4.19) | €4.39 | €46.09 (€3.84) |
| 6 GB | Light modpacks | €18.27 (€6.09) | €6.29 | €66.99 (€5.58) |
| 8 GB | Heavy modpacks, networks | €25.47 (€8.49) | €8.79 | €93.39 (€7.78) |
Minecraft Bedrock (for tablets, phones, consoles and the Windows app) costs the same: 1 GB €0.99 and 2 GB €1.89 per month paid per quarter. See Minecraft Bedrock server hosting.
Try it free for 24 hours
New customers can try Minecraft Java 1 GB or 2 GB free for 24 hours: use the "Try free for 24 hours" button under the plan on Minecraft server hosting. No subscription; only a €0.01 check that you get back. Like it? Choose a plan and pay, and you keep your server and world.
Extras: only if you need them
Every plan already includes SparkPanel, a nightly off-site backup by us, backup slots, 1 MySQL database and a free move from your old host. Every Minecraft Java plan also gets 1 extra port. If you want more, you add it per month: extra backup slots from €0.49, +10 GB storage €0.49, +3 ports €0.49, +2 databases €0.49, automatic daily backups €1.49 and priority support €1.99. You only pay for the days you use them.
No surprises
- No setup fees. After the welcome discount you pay the normal price in the table above.
- Never charged automatically. You get an invoice by email and pay it yourself with iDEAL, Bancontact, card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Only need it for a month? See Minecraft server without a subscription.
- Stop early after paying ahead? You get the full months that haven't started back; months used are charged at the monthly-billing price.
What does it cost elsewhere?
For other hosts' prices side by side (with the date we checked them), see Compare Minecraft server hosting. Wondering about Minecraft Realms, Mojang's own subscription? See Minecraft Realms vs your own server. And if you want to know whether free hosting is enough, read Aternos vs Minehut vs your own server.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to run a Minecraft server with friends? For 2 to 5 players without mods, 2 GB is enough: €1.89 per month paid per quarter. Paying per year brings it to €1.73 per month.
Can I start small and upgrade later? Yes. You move to a bigger plan in the customer portal and only pay the difference for the rest of your period. Your world stays.
Why is paying per quarter cheaper? Every payment costs a transaction fee. If you pay for 3 or 12 months at once, that fee is paid less often, and we pass the saving on.
How much RAM do I really need? See How much RAM does a Minecraft server need?