Pixel Springs is a cozy modded SMP on 1.20.1 that is meant to be long term and it never resets. It is made for builders collectors and chill players who want a friendly place to settle in.
The mod list leans hard into building and decorating with things like Building Gadgets Chipped Handcrafted and Dusty Decorations. If you like farming and cooking there are lots of mods to dig into like Farmers Delight with addons Croptopia Cooking for Blockheads and the Lets Do mods. There is also magic with Botania Hexerei Mystical Agriculture and Ars Nouveau.
There is a custom FTB Quests setup so you can learn mods and get rewards while you play. You can earn in game currency from quests and daily rewards then build a shop and join the shopping district. They also have a separate resource overworld dimension that resets sometimes so resources are not limited and exploring stays worth it.
The community is small welcoming and still in the earlier days since it started a few months ago. The admin team helps out and they do frequent backups.
Pixel Springs Cozy Modded SMP 1.20.1

Hardcore Vanilla SMP With Huge Border

I found a small hardcore vanilla SMP that keeps it simple and tense.
It is true vanilla so there are no ranks and no pay to win. There are no extra commands outside the normal vanilla ones.
The world border is massive so there is still tons of space to explore and plenty of loot to grab.
It supports both Java and Bedrock with crossplay and multi version support. It runs the newest version with the copper golem update.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPWinter vs Summer Hardcore War Experiment

This is a hardcore social experiment server where you pick a side and try to survive with only one life. It is split into two islands with totally different vibes and that is where the wars and alliances start.
Winter is a harsh frozen wasteland but it has rare minerals and strong resources. Summer is easier and more fertile but it can get crowded fast and that turns into chaos.
Simple Voice Chat is required so every deal and threat is face to face. The event runs in weekend sessions so people actually show up at the same time. The whole thing is being recorded for a YouTube movie so whatever happens is going to be part of the story.
It supports Java 1.21.1 and Bedrock. There is a global economy to fight over and control if your side can pull it off.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPRosedalean SMP Enhanced Vanilla Community
Enhanced Vanilla GameplayHardcore friendly serverserver applicationTicket support systemWorld map view
Rosedalean SMP is a Java server on 1.21.11 that feels like vanilla but with extra stuff added in. It is made for both casual players and hardcore players so you can play how you want.
The server has an application system to help keep trolls out. People run community events and there are factions you can join or even start yourself.
It uses add ons so you do not need to download any mods. It also has simple voice chat and a world map you can look at to see what the explored world looks like. There is a ticket system if you need help and they do weekly game nights. They also listen to suggestions and try to improve the server with the community.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMvndicraft Medieval War Factions PVP

I found a big medieval pvp server called Mvndicraft and this group is recruiting for Brundisium. They say they are the fortress camp of Castrovillari and they act like a main training ground and military camp for their army.
They focus on teamwork and finding warriors who want to fight. They also offer combat training and coaching plus high quality building. They do promotions based on competence so you have to prove you can play.
They also warn that their faction has a high ceiling for dark humor so if you get offended easily then you should not join.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPZest Creative Citybuild With Optional RP

This is a creative city build server with a long running tight group of players. The world uses a very large custom terrain map so you can build big projects and keep expanding the story.
You can do optional geopolitical roleplay where you claim land and get it shown on the live map. You can also mark towns and settlements and add your own lore and worldbuilding. If you do not want roleplay you can just build and still fit in.
To join you apply first and it is quick. It is mainly there to keep out griefers. After that you can earn access to WorldEdit and other helpful commands. The rules are pretty laid back and people are often online to chat work together and give feedback on builds. They also do events sometimes.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP
