Performance focused Minecraft Servers

SwiftServers Free High Performance Hosting

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SwiftServers is a Minecraft hosting platform that is actually free and still feels professional. I checked it out and you can spin up a server really fast and it does not feel laggy or clunky.

They use a custom control panel that they built from scratch. It looks modern and is easy to use so you do not need to be a tech pro to run a server. You can make a normal vanilla SMP or go straight into heavy modpacks.

There is one click support for big modpacks like Better MC RLCraft and All The Mods plus other Modrinth packs. So if you like modded survival this is super helpful.

The hardware is solid. Each server gets 1 GB dedicated RAM an AMD EPYC Rome processor 10 GB NVMe SSD storage and a 1 Gbit per second network. They also do not limit player slots so you can invite as many friends as you want.

They have enterprise level DDoS protection and a built in backup system so you can create and restore backups quickly. This makes the servers feel a lot safer.

The best part is it is really free. You do not need a credit card and there are no hidden fees. You just sign up and your server can be ready in under a minute.

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Serverwave Free Trial Hosting

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This Minecraft server is hosted on a platform called Serverwave that was built from scratch.

It is made by people who have run Minecraft servers and hosting for years so they know what players hate like paying too much when no one is online.

You can use it for a small world with friends or a public SMP or even modded setups. It also works if you just want to test plugins mods or new Minecraft versions without being stuck in a big monthly plan.

The hardware is modern with strong CPUs and fast storage so it is made for high performance. The control panel is custom so it is not the same old generic stuff everyone else uses.

Pricing is based on how much you actually use instead of fixed subscriptions. New players who sign up get a small free bonus balance so you can start a server and see how it runs before paying anything.

The team listens to the Minecraft community and keeps improving things based on real feedback.

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RefinedVanilla True Anarchy Survival

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This server is called RefinedVanilla and it is a true vanilla anarchy world. There are basically no rules except you cannot use hacked clients. You can build bases destroy stuff explore far away and try weird experiments. It tries to stay exactly how Mojang made Minecraft so it feels like singleplayer but with other people.

The owner uses Fabric so the game keeps real vanilla mechanics. Redstone works like it should. TNT chains and piston machines act like singleplayer. Tick timings stay the same so technical players can make farms and machines without everything breaking.

The performance is tuned a lot. The server changes simulation distance mobcaps and render distance while people are online. This keeps it running smooth even when more players join.

There are a few gameplay notes. The nether roof is allowed so you can travel super fast. Chunk trailing is patched. Portal chunkloaders will work but they stop when no player is close in either dimension.

If you want a server that feels like real vanilla Minecraft with almost total freedom this one is pretty close.

TrootheSMP Crossplay Hermitcraft Style Survival

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TrootheSMP is a cross play survival server that feels really chill and stable. It is all about long term fun and just mining and crafting with other people.

The server is in Season 5 right now. Players make shops and claim their land. There is a simple mostly vanilla style economy and some small quality of life tweaks like armored elytra.

There is no pay to win stuff here. The whole thing is focused on being fair and community driven so it feels like a Hermitcraft type SMP.

The community is still small but it is growing and they are looking for more players who want a relaxed survival world that lasts a long time.

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Hydro SMP Vanilla No-Grief Community

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Hydro SMP is a vanilla style Minecraft survival server that is built to last a long time. It uses performance mods and moderator tools but the gameplay stays vanilla.

The server has a really big community on Discord with over a thousand people who have been playing together for a long time. Players vote on decisions so everyone gets a say in how the server runs.

Hydro SMP has a very strict rule against griefing and cheating. Staff can roll back damage and check what happened so they can protect builds and keep the server fair.

The server uses a custom resource pack that adds cosmetic things like hats signs and banners. These do not change gameplay and are only for looks. There are also datapacks like Dragon drops elytra and extra building blocks.

The server is hosted in Germany on strong hardware with lots of RAM. The owners focus on keeping it running at full TPS for smooth gameplay.

This server is for players who want a long term vanilla world with a safe community and no griefing ever.

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Pixel Forge Budget-Friendly Minecraft Hosting

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I found this Minecraft hosting called Pixel Forge and it is all about simple servers that just run well. They use fast NVMe storage and modern CPUs and they tune everything for Minecraft and especially Paper. The plans are based on real performance not fake huge specs.

The Nano tier is super tiny and super cheap. It is for one or two players and just 1GB of RAM so it is only for small test worlds or simple survival. It is not meant for plugins or mods or big redstone.

The Budget tier is made for small friend groups. It has 1 vCore and 2GB of RAM so it can run a vanilla or Paper server with a few players without problems. It is not really for big modpacks or public networks.

The Medium tier gives 4GB of RAM and is good for growing communities. It can handle plugins and datapacks and longer play sessions and still stay stable.

The High tier is for more active servers. It has 2 vCores and 8GB of RAM so it can handle more players and more plugins and bigger farms with less TPS drops.

There is also an Ultra tier with 4 vCores and 16GB of RAM for even more demanding setups.

Overall Pixel Forge feels like it is built for people who want their Minecraft server to run smooth without paying for random useless specs.

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Megasnack SMP – Fast Vanilla Java

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This server is called Megasnack SMP and it is a simple Java survival world.

It does not use mods except for stuff that makes the server run faster so it feels pretty close to normal Minecraft.

It just seems like a chill SMP for people who want to play regular survival with other players and not worry about learning a bunch of extra mods.

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ubeBox Crafting Fun Zone

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ubeBox Minecraft Server

ubeBox is a Minecraft server hosted in a box. It is a fun little test made in a home-lab. There is no anti-cheat, and it feels like vanilla, but with better speed.

This server is still a work in progress. If it gets popular, upgrades will come.

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Modern Vanilla PvP Hub

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Welcome to Modern Vanilla!

🏆 **#1 Cracked Shop Survival** out there!
💰 **Economy** with **Crystal PvP** and much more!

We got the best server with great speed and nice staff.
The owner cares a lot!

Join us now and train your **Crystal PvP** skills today!

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SqueejCraft – Vanilla SMP Server with Land Claims, Home Points, and Chest Shops

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SqueejCraft Minecraft Server Overview

IP	squeejcraft.com
Map	map.squeejcraft.com:53974
Discord	https://discord.gg/gPBzE7rTS9

Short Description:

SqueejCraft is a semi-vanilla smp focused on build freedom & server performance. Featuring land claims, home teleport points, chest shops, teams and more.

Long Description:

SqueejCraft.com is a hard difficulty, semi-vanilla smp server built to respect Mojang’s vision by ensuring that the raw vanilla experience remains intact without sacrificing server functionality or gameplay quality. With an epic world border, buffs to view distance, simulation distance, entity tracking ranges and so on, we’re obsessed with getting the most out of our hardware to bring you one of the best vanilla multiplayer experiences in a small server network. SqueejCraft has everything you would want from a semi-vanilla server, including set homes, land claims, mineable spawners, chest shops, collectable mob heads, a server market, and much more. The community is friendly, inviting, and over half a decade old, so don’t hesitate to stop in and say hi. The server was designed with future-proofing in mind, only using software from active developers, making it easy for us to update to newer mc versions.

Server Features (semi-vanilla smp):

Epic view distance
Near-vanilla simulation distance
Huge world border
Fast chunk loading
Generous farm caps
Generous piston, observer and hopper limits
No floor-item cleaning
Redstone friendly
Mob farm friendly
Vanilla dupes & exploits allowed
Lightweight & future proofed
No resets

Rules:

Be respectful
No discrimination
No hacks or xray
No griefing or stealing
Respect server TPS
No advertising

FAQ:

Question	Answer
Can I use mods on the server?	Only client-side mods that do not give you an unfair advantage are allowed. Please check with staff if unsure.
How do I claim land?	Use a golden shovel to claim land by selecting two points to create a protected area.
Are there regular events on the server?	Yes, we host events such as build competitions, treasure hunts, and more. Stay tuned on Discord for announcements.