This server is called GoPlay and it is a survival world that tries really hard to stay fair and clean and work for a long time.
The main thing is their SMP. They have a brand new spawn and you can use random teleport in the Overworld and the Nether and the End. You can claim your land and set up player shops. There is flight time you can earn by voting and you can use that flight only inside your own claims. They also use custom 1.21.4 packs for bases and cosmetics plus there are player vaults and the dragon can respawn so people can keep going back to the End. When you vote you get free crates and every perk on the server is earnable so nothing is locked behind paying real money.
They also have a vanilla world that is very close to pure Minecraft. It has no extra mechanics and it still has random teleport so you can explore easily.
The owners pay for the server out of their own pocket and they do not expect players to buy anything to have fun. If you want a modern survival server that stays fair and does not go crazy with features this one fits that style. It runs on version 1.21.
GoPlay 1.21 Fair Survival SMP
Crafted Survival Semi Vanilla SMP
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I found Crafted Survival and it is a semi vanilla SMP that is all about community and building with an economy that uses diamonds.
It has land claiming with golden shovels so your builds stay safe. Players can run shops and there is a shops GUI so you can browse stores fast.
It supports Java and Bedrock crossplay so more people can join together. There is also a live world map you can look at in a browser and separate resource worlds so the main world does not get wrecked.
The server says it is true survival and mostly PvE. There is no griefing and no keep inventory. They also do ranks and vote rewards plus weekly events with a friendly community.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSemi Anarchy Vanilla Survival No Resets
XYZ Vanilla is a survival server that sits in that semi vanilla and semi anarchy zone. It tries to keep the game feeling like real vanilla but it uses a few plugins and gamerule changes to make stuff smoother.
It is Java and Bedrock compatible so even console players can join. The server started on January 15th 2026 and the world has a 3 million border with no map resets and it can expand later as more people play.
Difficulty is set to hard and nether roof access is on. Night skips when 25 percent of players sleep and you can toggle phantoms with a command if you want them or not. Respawns are spread out more around spawn too.
They recommend playing on the latest version to avoid issues. The rules are simple no hacks or exploits no lag machines and no duping except TNT carpet and rails.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWaystone Semi Vanilla SMP For Builders
Waystone is a small semi vanilla Java SMP that feels a lot like a Hermit style server. People actually build and chat and try to stick around for the long term. It is whitelist only and it is meant to be chill not sweaty.
The world is long term and there are no constant resets. There is no pay to win stuff either so it stays fair.
You can claim land so your builds stay safe while you make towns or big projects at your own pace. Death is less annoying since your items get saved in a gravestone for a few hours.
There is a skills system that levels as you play and gives small perks over time. When you go raiding together everyone gets their own loot so nobody has to argue.
Proximity voice chat is optional and you can also use party chat. The server has seasons and holiday events so the world feels more alive. It is hosted in the UK and it runs on Java 1.21.11.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Crossplay Economy SMP From Day One
CryoMC is a new survival SMP that is built around a chill community and an economy. It is a no grief server so people can build without getting wrecked.
It supports both Java and Bedrock and it also allows all versions so it is easy for friends to join. The gameplay stays close to normal Minecraft but adds helpful plugins like keep inventory, grief prevention, player warps, and chest shops.
It is starting from the beginning so players can help shape the world right away. It feels like a comfy place to hang out and play survival together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCheap Minecraft Hosting Without Hidden Fees
ValueGameNode is a Minecraft hosting service I found that is trying to stop people from overpaying. They start at €2.49 a month and they keep saying there are no hidden fees.
They run on high frequency AMD and Intel CPUs with NVMe SSD storage so the server and modpacks load fast and gameplay stays smooth. Their data center is in Helsinki so it is aimed at low ping for players around Europe.
They use the Pterodactyl control panel so managing stuff feels simple and it has one click installers for plugins mods and server versions. You also get full SFTP and FTP access to your files plus DDoS protection to help keep the server online.
They include a free subdomain and they also offer a two day free trial on their Minecraft plans. Their BudgetCraft plan is listed with 4 GB RAM and 20 GB NVMe storage for a small vanilla server or smaller modpacks.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP