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Head-to-head · Minecraft Java Server Hosting

GGServers vs The Scrap Yard

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score GGServers #4 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting 8.0/10 Paid · price varies by game ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit GGServers

GGServers leads on 2 checks, The Scrap Yard on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGGServers · 8.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceGGServers · $3/mo

GGServers scores higher on our rubric for minecraft java server hosting: 8.0 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

GGServers is cheaper to start at $3/mo against $5/mo. The Scrap Yard leads on ram: 4 GB versus 1 GB. GGServers leads on server locations: 9 versus 4. The Scrap Yard leads on refund period: 7 days versus 1 days.

GGServers is the better fit for broad integrations and low-cost entry hosting. The Scrap Yard is the better fit for modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget.

  • GGServers fits best

    Broad integrations and low-cost entry hosting

  • The Scrap Yard fits best

    Modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget

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Side by side

Feature GGServers 8.0/10 Visit ↗ The Scrap Yard 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.4
Ranking #4 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting #7 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting
Best for Broad integrations and low-cost entry hosting Modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $3/mo (best) $5/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 1 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features GGServers 2/2 · The Scrap Yard 2/2
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Automatic backups ✓ ✓
Specs
RAM 1 GB 4 GB (best)
Server locations 9 (best) 4
Mod support One_click One_click
Plugin support One_click One_click
Refund period 1 days 7 days (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Plans start at $3/month for 1 GB RAM
  • One-click modpacks and plugins from several ecosystems
  • Backups, DDoS protection and server imports included
  • One-click CurseForge and Modrinth modpack installation
  • Paper, Spigot, Forge and Fabric support with plugin management
  • Automatic backups, DDoS protection and real-time console controls
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Refund window is limited to one day
  • Management is provided through a web platform
  • No free plan is offered
  • Starter Rig includes basic mods rather than full mod and plugin support
  • Unlimited web hosting and a custom domain require The Full Yard
Our verdict

GGServers provides cloud-hosted Minecraft servers for Java and Bedrock Edition. It suits individuals, communities and larger gaming projects that want RAM-based plans, mod and plugin installation, and browser-based server management. A…

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The Scrap Yard provides cloud-based Minecraft Java hosting for survival, creative and modded communities. Its web panel supports Paper, Spigot, Forge and Fabric servers, Minecraft versions 1.7 through the latest release, and tools for…

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  1. GGServersMinecraft Java Server Hosting 8.0Paid · price varies by game
  2. The Scrap YardMinecraft Java Server Hosting 7.4From $5/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GGServers — where it wins

    • Plans start at $3/month for 1 GB RAM
    • One-click modpacks and plugins from several ecosystems
    • Backups, DDoS protection and server imports included

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Refund window is limited to one day
    • Management is provided through a web platform
  • The Scrap Yard — where it wins

    • One-click CurseForge and Modrinth modpack installation
    • Paper, Spigot, Forge and Fabric support with plugin management
    • Automatic backups, DDoS protection and real-time console controls

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Starter Rig includes basic mods rather than full mod and plugin support
    • Unlimited web hosting and a custom domain require The Full Yard

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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