Cog SMP is a modern modded survival server built around the Create mod. It is made for players who like building machines and doing big projects with other people.
The modpack is highly optimized and you can get it on both Modrinth and CurseForge. Premium and non premium players are allowed so basically anyone can join and play.
BackToBlocks is a simple survival server that tries to feel like vanilla but with a few quality of life extras. It supports both Java and Bedrock players so more friends can join in.
The spawn area is built by the community and the server runs events sometimes. There is also a decorated Nether Hub and a decorated End Island to explore.
Players can set up shops in a shopping district and trade with each other. There are light commands like sethome and tpa and the server also has itemflip so you can gamble items just for fun.
The rules and vibe are pretty straightforward. No pay to win stuff and it is not focused on PvP. PvP and raiding can happen but only within limits and griefing is not allowed. It is mostly about survival community and building cool things.
PureVanillaSMP is a fully vanilla SMP server. It is made for people who just want normal Minecraft survival with no extra stuff.
You join and play the usual way. Build your base and explore and survive with other players. If you like simple Minecraft this is the whole point.
LuckyGem SMP is a fresh semi vanilla survival server where the world feels new and ready for players to shape. It supports crossplay so Java and Bedrock players can join together.
The spawn is fully custom and the server has big showcase builds like a shopping district and a nether hub. The vibe is about building exploring and trading while still keeping the classic SMP feel.
There are weekly competitions with prizes that can be rare items and server perks. The server also has progression with over 2000 custom advancements plus cosmetic datapacks so you can change how things look.
The economy is player driven and uses diamonds. Staff are active and the Discord stays busy with updates events and ways to find people to play with.
This is a friendly SMP server that tries to feel different from the usual servers that fade fast. It has been running for over a month and it is built to keep going with more months ahead.
I saw that it has events and stuff to do like spleef and build contests. There are also PvP tournaments and sometimes members host them too. You can pick jobs like farming crops or mining ores and just chill and play.
There are towns you can join like Cloudy town and Wigglesburg and more. The server is non pay to win so no one gets unfair advantages. It also has anti cheat and staff who handle problems if someone cheats.
You can claim your builds so other players cannot mess with them unless you allow it. It supports both Java and Bedrock and it runs on version 1.21.1.
SableCraft is a small semi vanilla survival SMP that is trying to last for the long run. It is meant for people who want a world that does not keep resetting all the time.
The vibe is chill and respectful and it is built for builders casual players and creators too. The server is not pay to win and it is not anarchy and they are trying to keep drama out.
The direction is community driven from day 1 and they are bringing players in through applications. The launch is coming soon so it is a good time to get in at the start.
This server is an Earth SMP and it is meant for survival multiplayer.
It has that Earth themed vibe where you jump in and play like a normal SMP and try to live and build in the world.
There are not a lot of extra details shown so it feels simple and focused on just playing with other people.
Playhouse SMP is a semi vanilla survival server on Java that feels like a steady place to chill.
It is made for adults and it is meant for people with busy lives like work kids or school. You can take a week off and the world is still there when you get back. The community stays pretty stable so you get to know the same players over time.
The server started in August 2020 and it has grown to around 50 active players from all over the world. There are usually a few people online and weekends can get more busy.
Players help each other a lot and they build big shared farms for stuff like iron slime wool and endermen xp. It is friendly and more about playing at your own pace than rushing.
This is a chill SMP server where people play friendly and build whatever they want. The rules are simple so it stays relaxing with no stealing and no griefing.
It is semi vanilla with a few small plugins meant to improve the experience. There is also a new ranking system that makes stuff like mining pvp fishing woodcutting and farming feel more engaging.
The End dimension was expanded by thousands of blocks so there is more room to explore. If you want an elytra you should get in there and go hunt for one.
LilacMC is a Towny survival server that is built around a fun and friendly community. It uses Towny and other core plugins plus some custom stuff made just for this server.
The economy is fully player driven so the community decides how trading and pricing works and there are no admin shops.
The world is almost 5 years old and it has never been reset and they say they do not plan to reset it.
There are a bunch of custom features like Lilac Saplings with over 200 custom trees for decorating. There are also custom mob arenas with different difficulties and buffs and debuffs and challenges and maps and mobs. They also made custom farming fishing and mining to keep endgame players busy.
It supports versions 1.21.4 through 1.21.11.