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Head-to-head · Minecraft Bedrock Server Hosting

BisectHosting vs Minecraft Realms

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score BisectHosting #2 in Minecraft Bedrock Server Hosting 9.3/10 Paid plans · price varies by game ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit BisectHosting
Minecraft Realms #5 in Minecraft Bedrock Server Hosting 8.8/10 From $3.99/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Realms

BisectHosting leads on 1 check, Minecraft Realms on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBisectHosting · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceMinecraft Realms · $3.99/mo
  • Most featuresBisectHosting · 4 of 4

BisectHosting scores higher on our rubric for minecraft bedrock server hosting: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Minecraft Realms is cheaper to start at $3.99/mo against $5.99/mo. BisectHosting offers java–bedrock crossplay; Minecraft Realms doesn't.

BisectHosting is the better fit for console-heavy Bedrock communities. Minecraft Realms is the better fit for console families who want zero setup.

  • BisectHosting fits best

    Console-heavy Bedrock communities

  • Minecraft Realms fits best

    Console families who want zero setup

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Side by side

Feature BisectHosting 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Minecraft Realms 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #2 in Minecraft Bedrock Server Hosting #5 in Minecraft Bedrock Server Hosting
Best for Console-heavy Bedrock communities Console families who want zero setup
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5.99/mo $3.99/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Features BisectHosting 4/4 · Minecraft Realms 3/4
Native Bedrock server ✓ ✓
Java–Bedrock crossplay ✓ (best) —
Console join ✓ ✓
Add-ons & packs ✓ ✓
Specs
Server locations 21 locations Not checked yet
Bedrock server software Bedrock Dedicated Server, Endstone Not checked yet
Price per GB RAM $3/GB/mo From $3.99/mo · 30-day trial
Our review
Pros
  • Separate join guides for Xbox, PlayStation and Switch players
  • Auto-Addon Processing installs .mcpack files dropped into a BDS-Addons folder
  • Endstone can be enabled for plugin-style extensions on Bedrock
  • Consoles, phones and PCs join natively, with no DNS tricks or relay apps
  • Invited members play for free; only the owner subscribes
  • Worlds are saved automatically and stay downloadable for 18 months after cancelling
Cons
  • Bedrock servers start at the 2 GB plan minimum, $5.99 a month
  • Marketing describes a crossplay toggle, the help centre a manual Geyser install
  • Refunds cover only first-time buyers, within 72 hours
  • The $3.99 Bedrock Realm allows only the owner plus two players online at once
  • No plugins, server software choice, file access or published locations
  • Bedrock Realms can't host Java players; there is no crossplay bridge
Our verdict

BisectHosting runs Bedrock on the same BisectOne plans as Java, and its help centre is unusually thorough for Bedrock owners. Consoles can't add custom servers, so Bisect publishes separate join guides for Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo…

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Minecraft Realms is Mojang's own server subscription, built into the game rather than rented from a host. A Bedrock Realm is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, phones, tablets and Windows, and players on all of them join…

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  1. BisectHostingMinecraft Bedrock Server Hosting 9.3Paid plans · price varies by game
  2. Minecraft RealmsMinecraft Bedrock Server Hosting 8.8From $3.99/mo · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BisectHosting — where it wins

    • Separate join guides for Xbox, PlayStation and Switch players
    • Auto-Addon Processing installs .mcpack files dropped into a BDS-Addons folder
    • Endstone can be enabled for plugin-style extensions on Bedrock

    Where it doesn't

    • Bedrock servers start at the 2 GB plan minimum, $5.99 a month
    • Marketing describes a crossplay toggle, the help centre a manual Geyser install
    • Refunds cover only first-time buyers, within 72 hours

  • Minecraft Realms — where it wins

    • Consoles, phones and PCs join natively, with no DNS tricks or relay apps
    • Invited members play for free; only the owner subscribes
    • Worlds are saved automatically and stay downloadable for 18 months after cancelling

    Where it doesn't

    • The $3.99 Bedrock Realm allows only the owner plus two players online at once
    • No plugins, server software choice, file access or published locations
    • Bedrock Realms can't host Java players; there is no crossplay bridge
  • BisectHosting9.3/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game

    Native Bedrock with Endstone, auto-processed add-ons and console join guides for Xbox, PlayStation and Switch.

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  • Minecraft Realms8.8/10 · From $3.99/mo · 30-day trial

    Mojang's own subscription servers, joined natively from Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, phones and PCs.

    Visit RealmsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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