I found ValueGameNode and they just launched a free tier in Helsinki. They say it is no BS and no hidden fees and it is all about performance.
The free tier comes with 2GB RAM and 10GB NVMe SSD disk. CPU is listed as 200 percent usage.
You can grab a slot through their free tier page and they also have a Discord if you want to talk with them.
I found a free Minecraft server hosting tool that gives 8GB of RAM.
The first step looks a bit harder than other hosts but it sounds like it is worth it if you stick with it.
CubeFrog is a Minecraft server that feels more like a hangout spot than just a place to log in and leave. People join to meet friends and actually talk and play together.
The server is set up to run smooth and the staff is around and ready to help when you need it. They also do events a lot and sometimes there are prizes plus little gifts and surprises for players.
You can join on Java or Bedrock so it works for PC and also console or mobile. Java versions supported are 1.21 to 1.21.11.
I found a Minecraft hosting service called XYHost that is aiming to do free servers that stay online 24/7. It is for people who are tired of free hosts that shut down all the time.
They have two public nodes. The free tier is on their EU1 node in Warsaw and they say it is more cramped but still reliable and always on.
They also have a premium EU3 node and right now payments do not work. Because of that they are giving out vouchers so people can try premium too. They say EU3 has 24GB DDR5 RAM and 8 cores and EU1 has 12GB and 6 cores.
They say it is first come first serve so the free node could fill up fast. If you want to try the premium node you have to DM them on Reddit.
This is a free tier Minecraft server drop with only 20 slots so it is first come first served. It is made to test if free hosting can last long term.
The server plan gives 2GB RAM with 10GB NVMe SSD storage and 200 percent CPU usage. There is no credit card needed.
It runs on a 3 hour session system. Your server stays online for 3 hours then it shuts off. You can start it again from the panel if a slot is open. If all slots are taken you go into a queue.
They also have premium plans if you want 24 7 uptime with automated backups and one click installers.
I found a new game server hosting platform that is doing a free beta test right now. The beta is planned to be free for about three months.
They want people to spin up servers and test performance then share honest feedback. You can pick which node your server runs on.
The whole point is performance focused hosting with lots of headroom. They say they do not want to cram a bunch of servers onto one machine.
This might stay private and may never fully open to the public. The panel they use is pterodactyl and they are mainly testing systems networks and power costs.
This is a Minecraft server host I found called Bearded Host and they are pushing instant and easy setup with a big focus on performance.
They talk a lot about smooth ticks and not choking when things get intense. They also say they do not oversell hardware and they try to be reliable when you actually need it.
The plans are based on modern AMD CPUs like EPYC 9454P and Ryzen 9 7950X and they include DDR5 RAM and NVMe storage. They list locations in Helsinki plus US options like Chicago and Dallas.
They also have a docs site so people can learn how to set stuff up for different games. One thing that stands out is they offer short term servers so you can rent for just a few days instead of paying for a whole month.
I found ValueGameNode and it is focused on Minecraft hosting that tries to be fast without being expensive. They say they own their hardware in Helsinki and they do not oversell so your server can stay at 20 TPS.
The entry plan they talk about comes with 4GB RAM and 20GB NVMe SSD for €2.49 a month. They also have a 2 day free trial for Minecraft and other games.
They mention high frequency CPUs and enterprise DDoS protection. The control panel is Pterodactyl and it has one click installers. They also say you get real human support and a free subdomain for your community.
I found Bearded.Host and it is all about getting your Minecraft server running fast and easy. They talk a lot about server performance and how every tick matters. The vibe is do not settle if your server gets slow when things get intense.
They say they do not oversell hardware and they focus on reliability. They mention newer Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 7950X systems plus AMD EPYC 9454P on some plans. Storage is NVMe and memory is DDR5.
They also have a docs site so you can learn how stuff works for your hosted games. They push the idea of quick servers too so you can run one for just a few days instead of paying for a whole month.
Plans listed range from 10 dollars a month up to 40 dollars a month. Locations mentioned are Helsinki Finland and Chicago Illinois and Dallas Texas depending on the plan.
This is a Minecraft server hosting setup called Bearded.Host that is trying to feel instant and easy. The big focus is performance so your server does not choke when things get intense. They talk a lot about ticks and milliseconds so it is clearly meant for people who hate lag.
They say they do not like overselling hardware and they want to be reliable when you need it. They mention newer CPUs like Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 7950X and also EPYC 9454P on some plans. Storage is NVMe and memory is DDR5 on the listed options.
They also have a documentation site that is supposed to help you learn the ins and outs for hosted games. Another thing they push is short term servers so you can rent for just a few days instead of paying for a whole month.
The plans listed show locations in Helsinki plus Chicago or Dallas depending on the plan. Prices shown start at 10 dollars a month and go up from there with more cores RAM and storage.