Overview

Instead of a fixed monthly allowance, AxentHost charges credits by RAM and time: 5 credits covers 1 GB of RAM for one hour. You can choose servers from 2 to 16 GB, but the balance must cover each next hour or the server hibernates. That makes it a flexible way to start a shared server without a recurring hosting bill, but a poor fit for groups that need predictable, uninterrupted uptime.

The panel brings a server overview, live console, file manager, backups and version controls, and a mod and plugin installer together. The service says it takes regular storage snapshots and supports one-click world restoration, which is a useful safeguard for communities that change worlds or install mods.

Key features

The game catalog covers more than 30 titles. Minecraft support includes Java and Bedrock variants such as Paper, Forge, Fabric, and GeyserMC; other supported loaders include tModLoader and BepInEx. This breadth makes AxentHost useful for groups that play across different modded games without wanting separate accounts and panels.

Free credit claims are manual: the site offers 15 credits per hour, while its Android and iOS apps can provide up to 30 additional credits per hour through optional rewarded ads. The apps also offer server controls, console and file access, and push alerts. These options give mobile users a way to manage a server and replenish credits, though the ad-based route means free hosting requires ongoing attention.

Teams pool members’ credits and allow per-server permissions. Free teams support three members; Premium teams support ten. AxentHost says player slots are uncapped, but that does not remove the hourly RAM cost or the need to keep the server funded.

Users can choose Europe or North America nodes. AxentHost says free and Premium accounts use the same fleet, which includes Ryzen 9 CPUs and NVMe storage. The service does not offer autoscaling, so server capacity needs to be chosen from the available 2–16 GB sizes rather than adjusted automatically.

Pricing

Free credit-based hosting costs 0.00 USD per free, billed Hourly. It covers 2–16 GB RAM, 30+ games, and no player-slot limit, at a rate of 5 credits per GB of RAM per hour. Manual claims and optional app ads can earn credits, but the server hibernates when the balance cannot cover another hour. AxentHost also says servers may be deleted after 45 days without login and 30 days without credit use, so this plan is best for active groups that can keep an eye on both their balance and account activity.

Premium has custom pricing. It removes ads and adds higher credit claims, SFTP, larger teams, and more servers. Those upgrades suit groups that want expanded team capacity or file-transfer access; the free tier’s three-member team cap remains the more practical constraint for larger communities. AxentHost’s pricing note says paid plans start at €8.99/mo, while a free trial is not offered.

Platforms

AxentHost is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The mobile apps combine server controls and console and file access with credit claims and push alerts, while the web panel provides the broader server-management tools.

Who it's for

AxentHost is a strong match for small, active communities that can share credit earning and want one panel for hosting, backups, and mod installation across multiple games. It is less suited to groups that expect a server to stay online regardless of balance, need more than three free-team members, or would rather pay a fixed monthly fee than claim credits.

Pros and cons

Pro: One account and panel cover 30+ games, with support for prominent Minecraft variants and mod loaders for other titles; that is convenient for groups whose game rotation includes modded servers.
Pro: The panel combines console, file management, backups, versions, and mod installation, while the service’s snapshots and one-click restoration help protect worlds during changes.
Pro: The Android and iOS apps support server management and credit claims, and free and Premium users use the same stated hardware fleet.
Con: Credit costs accumulate hourly, and insufficient balance hibernates the server; maintaining a continuously available community server therefore takes regular credit planning.
Con: Inactivity can lead to deletion after 45 days without login and 30 days without credit use, making the free option risky for seasonal groups that pause between sessions.
Con: Free teams stop at three members, and server sizes top out at 16 GB; larger communities may need Premium or another host.

Alternatives

For a Sons of the Forest comparison, browse Sons of the Forest server hosts. For Core Keeper, compare options in Core Keeper server hosts.

Choose Nodecraft Astroneer Server Hosting if you want a paid plan with a free trial and a stated 4 GB option suited to 1–5 players; its Budget Lite plan hibernates when unused. Game Host Bros Barotrauma Server Hosting is a paid alternative with an 8 GB Starter plan and 200 GB storage, or a 12 GB Standard plan.

Kinetic Hosting Team Fortress 2 Hosting offers fixed monthly 4, 8, 10, and 12 GB plans, a better fit if you want to select a RAM tier without earning hourly credits. For a Sons of the Forest server, DatHost Sons of the Forest Server Hosting has a yearly option with 8 player slots, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, and 30 GB NVMe SSD. Kinetic Hosting Core Keeper Hosting is another fixed-price choice, with 4 GB and 8 GB Performance plans.

Shockbyte Counter-Strike 2 Server Hosting offers named plans sized for 6 to 24+ players, while Host Havoc Counter-Strike 2 Server Hosting has a 20-slot plan with locations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For Sons of the Forest, Indifferent Broccoli offers a free trial and paid player-count tiers with uncapped RAM.

Verdict

Choose AxentHost if your group wants broad game and mod support, useful management tools, and can keep its hourly credit balance active. If reliable, predictable uptime matters more than earning credits, a fixed-price host is the better fit.

	AxentHost	Gravel Host
Free plan	Yes	No
Free trial	No	No
Paid from	Free	—
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Free plan	Yes	No
Mod support	—	Yes
DDoS protection	—	Yes
Server locations	—	15 locations

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