Server.pro vs The Scrap Yard

Server.pro8.8Visit The Scrap Yard7.4Visit

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

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The Scrap Yard #7 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting 7.4/10 From $5/mo ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit The Scrap Yard

• Server.pro fits best

  Small groups seeking mod and plugin flexibility

• The Scrap Yard fits best

  Modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget

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Side by side

Feature	Server.pro 8.8/10 Visit ↗	The Scrap Yard 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.4
Ranking	#2 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting	#7 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting
Best for	Small groups seeking mod and plugin flexibility	Modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$15/mo	$5/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	3 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets · 24/7	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	91+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market
Features Server.pro 2/2 · The Scrap Yard 2/2
DDoS protection	✓	✓
Automatic backups	✓	✓
Specs
RAM	8 GB (best)	4 GB
Server locations	9 (best)	4
Mod support	One_click	One_click
Plugin support	One_click	One_click
Refund period	3 days	7 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.	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	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.	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	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,… 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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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• The Scrap Yard7.4/10 · From $5/mo

  A $5/month Java host with broad mod support, backups and detailed controls.

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