Server.pro

The full write-up

Overview Server.pro is a game-server hosting service with support for a broad range of games and services, plus specialist tools for Minecraft. It suits players and communities who want a shared control panel and, for Minecraft, built-in modpack and plugin installation. Its free demo is useful for a short trial, but hourly renewal and limited inactive storage make it a poor fit for an unattended server. Key features Server.pro combines multiple services under one hostname and lets users share control-panel access with friends, a practical setup for communities managing more than one game. It advertises nine datacenters and server transfers between them, giving users some flexibility if their preferred location changes. Launching a server is presented as a sub-minute process. Minecraft users get automatic modpack installation for CurseForge, Modrinth, and Feed The Beast, plus a separate automatic plugin installer. Custom modpack uploads are supported, though mods are unavailable on the free plan. Bedrock support includes native Bedrock Dedicated Server hosting and Java–Bedrock crossplay. Paid plans include a browser file manager, root shell in the browser or SSH access, SFTP, multi-admin access, scheduled events, and daily off-site backups. That is a capable set of management tools for shared or actively maintained servers. DDoS protection scales by tier: standard L3/L4 on Free and Hosting, advanced L3/L4/L7 on Gaming, and next-generation L3/L4/L7 on Performance. Support is available by ticket, and staff can help with specific technical issues. Server setup remains the customer's responsibility, so this is not a hands-off managed service. Pricing The Free plan costs nothing, billed $0 / hour, and provides 2 GB RAM, 2 cores, and 8 GB disk as a time-limited demo. It has no dedicated IPv4, restricts file access to service-only access, and requires manual renewal every hour. Inactive servers are kept for 24 hours. Those conditions make Free suitable for brief evaluation, not a reliable community world. Hosting costs $7 a month, billed $7 / mo, for 4 GB RAM, 4 cores, and 40 GB disk. It is the lowest-cost paid entry and gives up the stronger L3/L4/L7 protection of higher tiers. Inactive storage is 90 days on paid plans. Gaming starts at $15 a month, billed $15 / mo, for 8 GB RAM, 4 cores, and 60 GB disk. Higher configurations are shown at $30, $45, and $60 per month. The separately named monthly Gaming bundles are 8 GB Gaming at $15 a month with 4 cores and 60 GB disk; 16 GB Gaming at $30 a month with 4 cores and 120 GB disk; 24 GB Gaming at $45 a month with 6 cores and 180 GB disk; and 32 GB Gaming at $60 a month with 6 cores and 360 GB disk. Gaming is the clearest fit for communities that need more memory and advanced L3/L4/L7 protection. Performance starts at $20 a month, billed $20 / mo, for 8 GB RAM, 6 cores, and 60 GB disk, with higher configurations shown at $40, $60, and $80 per month. It trades a higher starting price for more cores than Gaming at the same 8 GB and 60 GB baseline, alongside next-generation L3/L4/L7 protection. A three-day money-back window applies. Platforms The service lists API, Linux, and web platforms. Server plans use Linux Ubuntu 26.04. Bedrock support, native Bedrock hosting, and Java–Bedrock crossplay extend its reach beyond Java-only Minecraft communities. Who it's for Server.pro is a strong match for Minecraft groups that want built-in modpack and plugin installation, custom modpack uploads, shared administration, and multiple service support under one hostname. Paid plans are better suited to persistent communities: they include daily off-site backups and 90 days of inactive storage, without the hourly keep-alive burden of the demo. It is less suitable for users who need a free server to stay online unattended, or who expect staff to handle custom server setup. Those users should account for the demo's renewal and storage limits or choose a paid plan and manage setup themselves. Pros and cons Pro: Minecraft modpack installation covers CurseForge, Modrinth, and Feed The Beast, with plugin installation and custom modpack uploads also supported. Pro: Paid plans combine daily off-site backups, several file and shell access options, and multi-admin control, which suits communities sharing upkeep. Pro: Nine datacenters and server transfers give users location flexibility. Con: The free demo needs manual hourly renewal and retains inactive servers for only 24 hours, so it is not a dependable long-term free host. Con: Free limits file access to service-only access and does not support mods, restricting its value for Minecraft modded play. Con: Staff can assist with particular technical issues, but custom server setup remains the customer's job. Alternatives For a broader comparison of options, see the Eco server hosts directory. Choose ScalaCube if you want a no-time-limit free Minecraft server option or Windows platform support; its free plan is listed as free with no credit card required. Nodecraft Astroneer Server Hosting is an alternative for Astroneer hosting, with a 4 GB Budget Lite plan billed at $8.34 a month for the first month, then $11.92 a month; it hibernates when unused. CreeperHost ECO Server Hosting is another paid option, with a Seed plan at $4.63 a month for 2 vCores, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB bonus memory, and 15 GB SSD storage. Apex Hosting Counter-Strike 2 Server Hosting is a Counter-Strike 2 option with a 1 GB RAM plan at $2.99 a month for the first month, then 3.99 USD recurring, and a stated two-player minimum for Counter-Strike. GameTeam Eco Server Hosting offers budget servers priced at $0.49 a month per GB RAM, with game switching and unlimited player slots among its stated inclusions. GGServers Eco Server Hosting has an Acorn plan starting at $6 a month with 2048 MB and unmetered SSD. Kinetic Hosting Core Keeper Hosting is a Core Keeper alternative, with a 4 GB Performance plan at $4.99 a month and six CPU threads. Verdict Choose Server.pro if your group wants Minecraft mod and plugin installers, shared server administration, and paid plans with backups and clear management access. Its free tier is only a short-lived demo, and its ticket support does not replace doing your own server setup. Communities that need a persistent server should budget for a paid plan; those seeking an unattended free host should look elsewhere.