Minecraft Hosting Services

Apex Hosting vs Server.pro

A side-by-side comparison of Apex Hosting and Server.pro for Minecraft servers, from the prices and features each host publishes. Updated November 2026.

Apex Hosting 7.5 Higher score Visit
Server.pro 6.1 Visit

The short answer

Apex Hosting scores higher overall (7.5 vs 6.1). Choose Server.pro if price matters most. Apex Hosting is a good fit for beginners who want hands-on support. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access.

Key differences

  • Server.pro is cheaper per GB of RAM ($1.75 vs $3.99, about 56% less).
  • Apex Hosting has more server locations (14 vs 9).
  • Apex Hosting offers 24/7 support (not stated for Server.pro).
  • Server.pro offers root access; Apex Hosting doesn’t.

Side by side

FeatureApex HostingServer.pro
Our score 7.5 / 10 6.1 / 10
Price per GB $3.99 $1.75
Starting price $7.99/mo $7.00/mo
4 GB server $15.96 $7.00
8 GB server $31.92 $14.00
Free plan No No
Locations 14 9
Regions North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ, South America Not stated
Bedrock Yes + crossplay Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Yes Yes
DDoS protection Yes Not stated
Root access No Yes
24/7 support Yes Not stated
Refund window 7 days Not stated
Control panel Not stated Server.pro panel
Hardware Premium tier on Ryzen 9 vCores Not stated

Highlighted cells are better on that line. Prices are estimated from each host’s price per GB; confirm exact plans on their sites.

Apex Hosting

Good:

  • 24/7 live chat support
  • Locations on five continents, including Brazil
  • Free MySQL database and subdomain
  • Modpacks and Bedrock (with Geyser crossplay) supported

Watch out for:

  • Among the most expensive per GB
  • No yearly billing discount
  • No root access (managed hosting)

Checked on Apex Hosting’s site on 11 November 2026.

Server.pro

Good:

  • Root shell and SFTP on every server
  • Daily backups
  • Low price per GB

Watch out for:

  • Starts at 4 GB
  • More technical than managed hosts

Checked on Server.pro’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Hosting or Server.pro better for Minecraft?
Apex Hosting scores higher overall (7.5 vs 6.1). Choose Server.pro if price matters most. Apex Hosting is a good fit for beginners who want hands-on support. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access.
Which is cheaper, Apex Hosting or Server.pro?
Server.pro is cheaper at $1.75 per GB of RAM, against $3.99 at Apex Hosting. For a 4 GB server that’s about $7.00 vs $15.96 a month.

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