SwiftServers is a Minecraft hosting platform that is actually free and still feels pro. I checked it out and it is made for people who just want to start a server fast without paying.
You can make a vanilla SMP with your friends or run a Paper or Spigot server. The server starts in just a few seconds so you do not sit in a long queue. They say they do not cap player slots so you can invite as many people as you want.
The control panel is custom and not just some basic skin. It looks clean and is really simple to understand which is nice if you are not super technical. It also has backups that you can create and restore which helps if someone messes up your world.
The hardware looks strong for a free host. Each server gets 1.5 GB RAM 10 GB NVMe SSD storage and runs on AMD EPYC Rome with a 1 Gbit network. There is also enterprise level DDoS protection so your server is safer from attacks.
You do not need a credit card and there are no hidden fees. It is just set up your server and start playing. If you want free hosting that is not laggy and clunky this one is worth trying.
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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.
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This is not really a normal Minecraft server. It is a service that gives you one reverse tunnel for free while it is in beta. That means you can use it to connect to stuff like your own Minecraft server without paying.
Right now all the features are free. You get one tunnel that you can just use and test. If you ever need more traffic you can even ask and they will give you extra.
It is mainly for promotion and testing but it still feels nice because you do not have to spend money. You just try it and see if it helps you and your friends play.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP