SwiftServers is a Minecraft hosting platform that is actually free and still feels professional. I checked it out and you can spin up a server really fast and it does not feel laggy or clunky.
They use a custom control panel that they built from scratch. It looks modern and is easy to use so you do not need to be a tech pro to run a server. You can make a normal vanilla SMP or go straight into heavy modpacks.
There is one click support for big modpacks like Better MC RLCraft and All The Mods plus other Modrinth packs. So if you like modded survival this is super helpful.
The hardware is solid. Each server gets 1 GB dedicated RAM an AMD EPYC Rome processor 10 GB NVMe SSD storage and a 1 Gbit per second network. They also do not limit player slots so you can invite as many friends as you want.
They have enterprise level DDoS protection and a built in backup system so you can create and restore backups quickly. This makes the servers feel a lot safer.
The best part is it is really free. You do not need a credit card and there are no hidden fees. You just sign up and your server can be ready in under a minute.
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BeeSMP 18+ Semi Vanilla Community
adult communityCasual Survivalchill playerscollab focusedCommunity BuildsCommunity EventsCreative BuildsFriendly staffhands on staffJava Survivallight qollong-term worldno pay to winplayer decisionsplayer feedbackrelaxed gameplaySemi VanillaSimple VoiceSurvival Focuswhitelist only
BeeSMP is an 18 plus semi vanilla SMP that is still getting set up but already feels like a cool project.
The whole idea is to make a long term survival server where players help decide what it becomes. People are joining early to share ideas for features rules and events and the staff actually want feedback.
The gameplay is semi vanilla with some light quality of life stuff planned and simple voice chat so talking with other players should be easier. It is a whitelisted server and they want a chill and mature community that likes to build and work together.
The server is planned for Java Edition 1.21.10 and the staff seem pretty active and involved with the community even before launch.
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The Anthill SMP Vanilla Community
adult communityanti-griefBuilding-focusedcasual gameplaychill survivalCommunity Focusedeurope playersexploration focusedfriendly communityglobal playersLight PluginsNo GriefingOlder playersPlayer EconomyPlayer Shopsquality of lifeSemi VanillaSurvival SmpUk basedVanilla Survival
The Anthill SMP is a vanilla style server with some nice quality of life plugins. It runs on version 1.21.11 and it focuses on normal survival gameplay.
The server is made for players who are 17 or older. It is based in the UK but they are happy to have players from all over the world. The community is meant to feel fair and welcoming and the goal is to meet new friendly people.
They have anti griefing measures so your builds and items should be safe. There are also helpful plugins like player made shops with ShopKeepers and things that make trees and ores easier to gather like tree feller and vein mine. There is BlueMap for seeing the world and chest sorting and other optimisations to make the game smoother.
Overall it feels like a chill SMP where older players can just relax play survival and hang out with others without worrying about griefing.
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Anarchy Network Semi-Anarchy Survival 24/7
24-7 uptimecommunity-drivenGrief Friendlyhard survivalhardcore vibelong termlow pluginsminimal rulesnether roofno landclaimsno paywinNo PhantomsNo Resetsno teleportingold schoolplayer freedomPvP-focusedsemi anarchySurvival Chaosvanilla style
I found this server called Anarchy Network and it is a semi anarchy Minecraft world that feels really close to vanilla. It started on October 11th 2024 and it is always online.
You can join with a lot of Java versions from 1.7.2 up to 1.21.10 and they say it works best on 1.21.10. The world border is huge at 2 million blocks so you can run super far away and still keep going.
The server has no map resets and no teleporting at all except for a simple spawn command so people very far away are not stuck alone forever. There is no pay to win stuff and griefing and PvP are totally allowed so you have to be careful who you trust.
It is mostly vanilla but they removed phantoms which is nice and they let people use the nether roof. Only half the people on the server need to sleep to skip the night so you are not stuck in the dark all the time.
Even though it is semi anarchy it still has a few rules. You cannot use exploits or lag machines or duping. You also cannot spam chat or harass people or use racial slurs. So it is chaotic but not totally toxic.
Overall it feels like a raw survival server where players control almost everything and staff only stops the really broken stuff.
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Headrest SMP – War, Shops, And Friends
betrayal allowedCombat FocusedCommunity Eventsdedicated hardwarefriendly smpLore-drivenmature vibesno lag gameplayplayer warsPvP Survivalquality pluginssafe spawnsemi competitiveshop buildingSURVIVAL PVPTeam BattlesTight-Knit CommunityVanilla Plusvoice chatwar focused
Headrest SMP is a paper Minecraft server that runs on version 1.20.10. It uses a few quality of life plugins so the game still feels close to normal survival but with some nicer features.
The server has a strong focus on pvp and community. There is a safe zone at spawn where people can build shops and hang out. In spawn players can also talk with each other using a simple voice chat mod.
Outside the safe zone players can fight and start wars. Some of the plugins are no elytra during combat and combat log so fights are more fair. There is also a sit command and more small features that make it feel more cozy.
The community aims to be a place where everyone can be friends build bases and still have big battles when they want. You can join to make friends or you can betray them and take part in wars and server lore.
The server runs on a dedicated machine with 20 GB of ram and a 5800x3d cpu to help keep lag away during fights and big events.
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Beocraft – Long Term Hermitcraft SMP
builder-friendlychill survivalcommunity-drivenContent Creatoreconomy by playerseurope serverFair Gameplayfriendly playerslong termlong-runningmature vibesno cheatingNo GriefingSemi VanillaSurvival BuildersSurvival FocusSurvival Smptrust-basedvanilla stylewhitelist style
Beocraft is a hermitcraft style survival server that has been around in some form for about 8 years. It runs on fabric and they do not use paper fixes. The world is meant to be long term and the current map has been going for months with a lot of playtime.
The server is focused on classic survival with everything built by hand. It is made for people who like to relax and work on big builds over time. Griefing and cheating are not tolerated at all and they are very clear about that. The staff wants a fair and chill place to play.
The community is described as vibrant and experienced. Players seem to enjoy building and playing together and the server has strong hardware and is hosted in Europe. It is also looking for content creators who already have a following on YouTube or Twitch and want to get paid to make content about the server.
If you like long term survival worlds and a serious no nonsense rule set this server feels like a good fit.
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