Head-to-head · Minecraft Java Server Hosting
Revelation Hosting vs PebbleHost
Revelation Hosting leads on 2 checks, PebbleHost 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 scoreRevelation Hosting · 8.5/10
- Lowest starting pricePebbleHost · $4/mo
- Free planonly Revelation Hosting
Revelation Hosting scores higher on our rubric for minecraft java server hosting: 8.5 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Revelation Hosting offers free plan; PebbleHost doesn't. PebbleHost is cheaper to start at $4/mo against $7/mo. PebbleHost leads on ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB. PebbleHost leads on server locations: 8 versus 2. Revelation Hosting leads on refund period: 72 days versus 3 days.
Revelation Hosting is the better fit for budget users wanting a free starting tier. PebbleHost is the better fit for low-cost Java hosting with core server tools.
- Revelation Hosting fits best
Budget users wanting a free starting tier
- PebbleHost fits best
Low-cost Java hosting with core server tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Revelation Hosting 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | PebbleHost 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting | #6 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting |
| Best for | Budget users wanting a free starting tier | Low-cost Java hosting with core server tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $7/mo | $4/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 72 days | 3 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Docs, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Revelation Hosting 2/2 · PebbleHost 2/2 | ||
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB (best) |
| Server locations | 2 | 8 (best) |
| Mod support | One_click | One_click |
| Plugin support | One_click | One_click |
| Refund period | 72 days (best) | 3 days |
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| Our verdict | Revelation Hosting provides managed Minecraft server hosting for Java and Bedrock, including vanilla and modded setups. Its free tier makes it a practical starting point for budget-conscious players and small groups, while the range of… Read the review → |
PebbleHost provides hosted Minecraft Java servers for private groups, modded communities and public servers. Customers choose a RAM plan and data-center location, then manage the server through a custom game panel. Its Budget 4GB plan… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Revelation Hosting — where it wins
- Free tier includes a dedicated VM, 1 GB RAM and 10 GB storage
- One-click installation for mod loaders and modpacks
- DDoS mitigation, scheduled backups and no player-slot caps on every tier
Where it doesn't
- Free tier has less RAM and storage than the $7 Small plan
- Servers are deployed in two US regions
- FTP file access is limited to paid plans
PebbleHost — where it wins
- Monthly 4GB Budget plan starts at $4 per server.
- One-click modpack installation and plugin support with MySQL.
- FTP access, custom JAR uploads, scheduled tasks and DDoS protection.
Where it doesn't
- The $3 Budget option is billed quarterly, not monthly.
- Hourly and daily incremental backups are limited to Premium plans.
- The service is focused on Minecraft Java server hosting.
- Revelation Hosting8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $16/mo
A free entry point and no slot caps, with paid plans adding RAM and storage.
Visit siteFull verdict → - PebbleHost7.5/10 · From $4/mo
PebbleHost pairs low-cost Java hosting with practical server management and mod support.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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