SwiftServers is a Minecraft hosting platform that is actually free and still feels pro. I checked it out and it is made for people who just want to start a server fast without paying.
You can make a vanilla SMP with your friends or run a Paper or Spigot server. The server starts in just a few seconds so you do not sit in a long queue. They say they do not cap player slots so you can invite as many people as you want.
The control panel is custom and not just some basic skin. It looks clean and is really simple to understand which is nice if you are not super technical. It also has backups that you can create and restore which helps if someone messes up your world.
The hardware looks strong for a free host. Each server gets 1.5 GB RAM 10 GB NVMe SSD storage and runs on AMD EPYC Rome with a 1 Gbit network. There is also enterprise level DDoS protection so your server is safer from attacks.
You do not need a credit card and there are no hidden fees. It is just set up your server and start playing. If you want free hosting that is not laggy and clunky this one is worth trying.
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Retro Crossplay Anarchy No Claims No Mercy
Atari Video Music Anarchy is a crossplay server for Java and Bedrock that goes for pure freedom and old school chaos with a retro vibe.
There are no land claims and no protection so anything you build can get griefed and anything you find can get raided. People can build big projects start fights or just try to survive while everything around them falls apart.
It keeps rules super simple. No doxxing and do not use stuff that breaks the server with heavy lag or crashes. There is anti cheat but if someone gets around it there are no bans.
It also has handy vanilla style commands like warps to places like spawn city futurecity an arena backrooms and mosslorn. You can set a home use tpa and even use a random teleport plus an ender chest command.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill No PvP Vanilla SMP Fresh Map
LuckyGem is a vanilla survival SMP on 1.21.11 and the map just started so it feels new and open.
It is whitelisted so people have to apply and the community stays respectful and welcoming. PvP is not allowed so it is more about building and surviving together.
It also has Java and Bedrock cross play so more friends can join. It stays semi vanilla with some quality of life plugins and it includes Simple VC for voice chat.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFrom Scratch Server Where Players Decide
This is a Minecraft server being made from scratch by a developer who is building everything before it goes public.
The big idea is that it is not just one game mode. The community gets to decide what gets added and people can suggest ideas through a custom suggestions system. If the community votes for something then it gets added.
Right now they are recruiting builders to help shape the world and give it personality. Builders get lots of creative freedom and access to a huge custom head collection.
They also want staff who like to brainstorm features and help wherever they can. There are also management and support roles for people who can keep the team organized and positive. If you join early you get a real say in what the server becomes.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPPunchwood Survival SMP PvE No Pay
Punchwood Survival is a public SMP server for players who want a chill PvE survival place. It is on version 1.21.11 and it is brand new with an opening date of 2/9/26.
It keeps things fair since there are no paid ranks and no paid perks. Everyone plays equal and the staff also plays in normal survival mode.
One player sleep is on so one person can sleep and turn it to day for everyone. There are chest shops for player shopping and there are server jobs that pay you for basic stuff like mining fishing or farming.
Players can also set player warps to bases builds or public farms so getting around is easier for everyone.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCaveMC Season 2 Cave-Only Semi-Anarchy
CaveMC is a semi anarchy survival server with enhanced vanilla vibes. The whole overworld is underground so there is no surface at all. It is a massive cave only world with biomes resources and structures and it is made with custom world generation by real Minecraft developers.
Season 2 brings a fresh start and a bunch of new additions. Survival is brutal so you have to be smart and tough to make it.
A big new thing is the Wasteland Dimension opening on November 8th. It adds exclusive gear mega structures with mysteries and its own unique currency for a player driven economy and trading. There is also a new spawn and a custom generated map with special features you will not find anywhere else.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP