Minecraft Server Hosting
MCVoting is a server list, not a host. This page exists so owners setting up a server have somewhere to start — the providers below are ones we see communities using, with the regions they run datacenters in. Once your server is online, add it to MCVoting for free.
What actually matters
Three things decide whether a host works for a Minecraft community. Most other differences are marketing.
Region
Pick the region most of your players are in. Ping is the difference between 10–50ms and 80–150ms, and it decides whether PvP feels fair.
DDoS protection
Game-specific filtering, not just a generic network claim. A growing server will get attacked, usually by someone who lost a fight.
RAM per player
Plugins and world size drive memory far more than player count. Cost per GB is the honest way to compare plans across hosts.
Hosting providers by region
Prices change constantly — always check the provider's own site for the current offer. We are not affiliated with, and do not rank, any host on this list.
Bloom.host
High-performance NVMe hosting
Bloom.host uses enterprise NVMe SSDs and AMD Ryzen processors for significantly faster I/O. Their European datacenter is in Helsinki, Finland, offering excellent connectivity across Northern and Eastern Europe.
Apex Hosting
Beginner-friendly with EU coverage
Apex Hosting is one of the most popular Minecraft hosts globally, with data centres across Europe including Germany and the UK. Known for 24/7 live support, straightforward control panel, and one-click modpack installs.
BisectHosting
Flexible plans with EU nodes
BisectHosting provides Minecraft hosting from data centres in Europe (Netherlands and Germany) with fast NVMe SSDs and automatic backups. A popular choice for servers needing reliable uptime and easy scalability.
Shockbyte
Budget hosting with worldwide reach
Shockbyte offers affordable Minecraft hosting with European servers available in France. A solid choice if you want to keep costs low while still getting a European IP for your players.
PebbleHost
Value hosting with EU options
PebbleHost is popular for their transparent pricing and consistent performance. European locations include Germany and the UK. A great mid-range option for growing communities.
ScalaCube
One-click setup, multiple EU regions
ScalaCube has an easy one-click Minecraft setup and multiple European data centres including France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Their modpack marketplace makes it simple to spin up popular packs instantly.
OVH Game
Enterprise anti-DDoS, French provider
OVH is a French infrastructure company and one of the largest hosting providers in Europe. Their Game servers come with industry-leading anti-DDoS protection (OVH Game Shield), colocated in Roubaix, Gravelines, and Strasbourg.
Hetzner
Unbeatable EU value for self-hosters
Hetzner is a German company offering the best performance-to-price ratio in Europe for self-hosted servers. Popular with experienced admins for VPS and dedicated servers in Germany and Finland. Not a managed Minecraft host — requires manual setup.
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