Head-to-head · Minecraft Java Server Hosting
Godlike.Host vs The Scrap Yard
Godlike.Host leads on 2 checks, The Scrap Yard on 3, and 2 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 scoreGodlike.Host · 9.7/10
- Lowest starting priceThe Scrap Yard · $5/mo
- Free planonly Godlike.Host
- Free trialonly Godlike.Host
Godlike.Host scores higher on our rubric for minecraft java server hosting: 9.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Godlike.Host offers free plan; The Scrap Yard doesn't. The Scrap Yard is cheaper to start at $5/mo against $7.99/mo. The Scrap Yard leads on ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB. Godlike.Host leads on server locations: 10 versus 4. The Scrap Yard leads on refund period: 7 days versus 3 days.
The Scrap Yard is the better fit for modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget.
- The Scrap Yard fits best
Modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget
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Side by side
| Feature | Godlike.Host 9.7/10 Visit ↗ | The Scrap Yard 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.7 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting | #8 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting |
| Best for | — | Modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $7.99/mo | $5/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | ✓ | — |
| Features Godlike.Host 2/2 · The Scrap Yard 2/2 | ||
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB (best) |
| Server locations | 10 (best) | 4 |
| Mod support | One_click | One_click |
| Plugin support | Not checked yet | One_click |
| Refund period | 3 days | 7 days (best) |
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| Our verdict | — Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
- Godlike.Host9.7/10 · Paid
Godlike.Host — Minecraft Java servers with a built-in mod installer, up to three free backups a day and 10 data-center locations.
Visit Godlike.hostFull verdict → - The Scrap Yard7.4/10 · Paid
A $5/month Java host with broad mod support, backups and detailed controls.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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