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Head-to-head · Minecraft Java Server Hosting

The Scrap Yard vs Revitalize Hosting

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score The Scrap Yard #7 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting 7.4/10 From $5/mo ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit The Scrap Yard

The Scrap Yard leads on 2 checks, Revitalize Hosting on 0, and 5 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 scoreThe Scrap Yard · 7.4/10

The Scrap Yard scores higher on our rubric for minecraft java server hosting: 7.4 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

The Scrap Yard leads on server locations: 4 versus 1. The Scrap Yard leads on refund period: 7 days versus 1 days.

The Scrap Yard is the better fit for modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget. Revitalize Hosting is the better fit for servers needing monitoring and crash diagnostics.

  • The Scrap Yard fits best

    Modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget

  • Revitalize Hosting fits best

    Servers needing monitoring and crash diagnostics

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Side by side

Feature The Scrap Yard 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Revitalize Hosting 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.2
Ranking #7 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting #8 in Minecraft Java Server Hosting
Best for Modded communities wanting broad controls on a $5 budget Servers needing monitoring and crash diagnostics
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5/mo $5/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 7 days 1 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Community, Tickets
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features The Scrap Yard 2/2 · Revitalize Hosting 2/2
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Automatic backups ✓ ✓
Specs
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Server locations 4 (best) 1
Mod support One_click One_click
Plugin support One_click One_click
Refund period 7 days (best) 1 days
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Monitoring includes player analytics, offline alerts, and crash reports
  • One-click installers simplify plugin, modpack, version, and Java setup
  • Automated backups, off-site replication, and always-on DDoS mitigation
Cons
  • 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
  • Game-server hosting is specified in one location: Ashburn, Virginia
  • The refund window is limited to one day
  • There is no free plan; every listed package is paid
Our verdict

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…

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Revitalize Hosting provides Minecraft Java server hosting through preset packages and a configurable server builder. It is aimed at solo operators, small teams, and mid-market communities that want control over RAM, CPU cores, and NVMe…

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  1. The Scrap YardMinecraft Java Server Hosting 7.4From $5/mo
  2. Revitalize HostingMinecraft Java Server Hosting 7.2From $5/mo

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
  • Revitalize Hosting — where it wins

    • Monitoring includes player analytics, offline alerts, and crash reports
    • One-click installers simplify plugin, modpack, version, and Java setup
    • Automated backups, off-site replication, and always-on DDoS mitigation

    Where it doesn't

    • Game-server hosting is specified in one location: Ashburn, Virginia
    • The refund window is limited to one day
    • There is no free plan; every listed package is paid

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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