MistyMC is a long term 100 percent vanilla SMP that has been running for around 6 months and it does not do resets.
It supports both Java and Bedrock players on the most recent versions so friends can join together even on different platforms.
The server has a big tight Discord community and people are invited to come meet others. You can start your two week Minecraft phase with friends build a nation or just chill and talk.
There is also a BlueMap you can use to look around the world.
Heart Destruction is a lifesteal SMP where every fight actually matters. If you beat someone you can steal their hearts so PvP feels super serious and personal.
People make clans and alliances then they betray each other and it changes the whole story of the server. You can go wherever you want and do whatever you want so it feels like you are writing your own path.
There are custom events every few weeks to keep things active and unpredictable. If you hit zero hearts you get banned so staying alive is the whole point.
It is running on the latest version and it is whitelist only so you have to get in first to play.
Hollowreach SMP is a survival server that runs with a small modded setup. It keeps things pretty simple and relaxed so it still feels close to normal Minecraft.
It has quality of life stuff like tree harvester and commands like homes back and tpa. The vibe seems chill and it is more about having fun than being super serious.
Archive Network is a Gens x SMP server that just started Season 4 and it is a fresh reset. It is made to feel next gen and it has something for grinders builders and fighters.
The world is not normal vanilla gen. It uses custom terrain so exploring feels new and different.
There are custom bosses and mini bosses you can fight for high tier loot. The server also has a stronger enchant system so you can push your gear way past basic.
It runs on Minecraft 1.21.x so you can jump in on the current version and start building up your land early.
MistyMC is a long term 100 percent vanilla SMP that has been running for around 6 months with no resets.
It supports both Java and Bedrock players on the most recent versions so friends can join together.
People hang out a lot and it has a big tight Discord community. You can start your Minecraft phase with your buddies and try to form a nation or just chill and talk.
There is also a Bluemap you can use to check out the world.
Archive Network is a Gens x SMP server on Minecraft 1.21.x and it just started Season 4 with a fresh reset so it is a good time to join.
The world uses custom terrain so exploring does not feel like vanilla. You can grind resources build big projects or focus on fighting.
There are custom bosses and mini bosses you can challenge for higher tier loot. The server also has an advanced enchant progression system so you can push your gear way past normal.
I found a server listing that is really more about a game server hosting company run by one person. They took feedback and dropped prices on some of the bigger plans.
They say every plan still has DDoS protection NVMe storage daily backups and full panel access. They also say there are no contracts and you can cancel anytime.
They seem pretty open to feedback and they want people to tell them if the pricing still feels off.
I found a hardcore survival SMP called LUMI HARDCORE and it is mostly vanilla with one big rule. You only get one life.
If you die you do not come back right away. You end up in an infirmary until the next reset and there are no revives.
The world resets every 60 days so each season uses a brand new seed. That means nobody keeps a huge head start for long and everyone gets a fresh start together.
It is whitelisted so you have to apply to get in. It also supports both Java and Bedrock since crossplay is enabled.
I found a small semi vanilla SMP that is still being tested right now
They said the server is planned to fully start in about a week
It looks like it is meant to be simple survival with a small group and a chill semi vanilla feel