I found Stellara Servers and it looks like a solid pick if you want a Minecraft server that runs smooth even when you use mods or plugins.
It seems built for low lag and stable TPS with fast hardware. They also support modpacks and plugins and custom jars so you can set it up how you want.
The control panel is supposed to be simple and the setup is instant so you can get playing fast. Support also sounds helpful and responsive.
They even mention a 60 percent off first month deal with the code REDDIT60 if you want to try it without paying a lot at the start.
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I found Stellara Servers and it is aimed at people who want reliable Minecraft server hosting with smooth gameplay.
It talks a lot about high performance so you can get low lag and stable TPS even if you use mods and plugins. It also supports modpacks plugins and custom jars.
Setup is instant so you can start playing right away and the control panel is made to be easy to use. They also say the support team is responsive.
There is a discount for your first month with a code. The post also mentions helping people pick a plan for around 10 to 20 players.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFinally Ditched Laggy Hosting
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I found a vanilla Minecraft server host that seems built for small groups like 5 to 15 players. It is the kind of setup where you pick Minecraft and a plan and it comes online super fast.
The storage is NVMe so chunks load quicker and world generation does not crush the TPS like before. It also has DDoS protection included which helps a lot if your server has been hit in the past.
It uses a Pterodactyl panel so it is easy to handle plugins backups and the console right in your browser. Pricing starts at 4.99 a month for 1.5GB and the 4GB plan is 14.99 a month.
The only downside is there are only US and EU locations right now so other regions might feel laggy. There is no one click modpack installer yet so you have to upload the server jar yourself. Support is not 24 7 live chat but email replies have been fast and there is a 7 day free trial to test it.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP