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Head-to-head · Minecraft Java Server Hosting

Server.pro vs Revelation Hosting

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Server.pro #2 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting 8.8/10 Paid from $7/mo · free demo ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Server.pro
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

Server.pro leads on 2 checks, Revelation Hosting 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 scoreServer.pro · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceRevelation Hosting · $7/mo
  • Free planonly Revelation Hosting

Server.pro scores higher on our rubric for minecraft java server hosting: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Revelation Hosting offers free plan; Server.pro doesn't. Revelation Hosting is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $15/mo. Server.pro leads on ram: 8 GB versus 2 GB. Server.pro leads on server locations: 9 versus 2. Revelation Hosting leads on refund period: 72 days versus 3 days.

Server.pro is the better fit for small groups seeking mod and plugin flexibility. Revelation Hosting is the better fit for budget users wanting a free starting tier.

  • Server.pro fits best

    Small groups seeking mod and plugin flexibility

  • Revelation Hosting fits best

    Budget users wanting a free starting tier

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Side by side

Feature Server.pro 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Revelation Hosting 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #2 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting #3 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting
Best for Small groups seeking mod and plugin flexibility Budget users wanting a free starting tier
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/mo $7/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 3 days 72 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Server.pro 2/2 · Revelation Hosting 2/2
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Automatic backups ✓ ✓
Specs
RAM 8 GB (best) 2 GB
Server locations 9 (best) 2
Mod support One_click One_click
Plugin support One_click One_click
Refund period 3 days 72 days (best)
Our review
Pros
  • One-click installers support modpacks and plugins.
  • Daily automatic backups, SFTP, and root shell access.
  • Nine server locations and 91 integrations are listed.
  • 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
Cons
  • The Free plan is a time-limited demo, not ongoing free hosting.
  • Minecraft paid hosting starts at $15 per month.
  • Multiple hardware tiers and locations may require plan comparison.
  • 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
Our verdict

Server.pro hosts Minecraft Java Edition servers for solo operators and small groups who want to run modded or plugin-based configurations. Its control panel combines server management with a browser file manager, SFTP, root shell access,…

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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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  1. Server.proMinecraft Java Server Hosting 8.8Paid from $7/mo · free demo
  2. Revelation HostingMinecraft Java Server Hosting 8.5Free plan · paid from $16/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Server.pro — where it wins

    • One-click installers support modpacks and plugins.
    • Daily automatic backups, SFTP, and root shell access.
    • Nine server locations and 91 integrations are listed.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is a time-limited demo, not ongoing free hosting.
    • Minecraft paid hosting starts at $15 per month.
    • Multiple hardware tiers and locations may require plan comparison.
  • 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
  • Server.pro8.8/10 · Paid from $7/mo · free demo

    Flexible Java server hosting with broad installer support and tiered hardware plans.

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  • 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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