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Head-to-head · Minecraft Java Server Hosting

Revelation Hosting vs PebbleHost

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Revelation Hosting #3 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting 8.5/10 Free plan · paid from $16/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit site
PebbleHost #6 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting 7.5/10 From $4/mo ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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
  • 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.
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…

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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…

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  1. Revelation HostingMinecraft Java Server Hosting 8.5Free plan · paid from $16/mo
  2. PebbleHostMinecraft Java Server Hosting 7.5From $4/mo

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.

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  • PebbleHost7.5/10 · From $4/mo

    PebbleHost pairs low-cost Java hosting with practical server management and mod support.

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