Minecraft Hosting Services

Aternos vs Bloom.host

A side-by-side comparison of Aternos and Bloom.host for Minecraft servers, from the prices and features each host publishes. Updated November 2026.

Aternos — Visit
Bloom.host 4.2 Visit

The short answer

Aternos is a good fit for playing with a few friends for free. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU.

Key differences

  • Aternos has no per-GB price to compare (it’s mainly a free host); Bloom.host costs $3.00 per GB.
  • Only Aternos has a free plan.

Side by side

FeatureAternosBloom.host
Our score Free host 4.2 / 10
Price per GB Free $3.00
Starting price $0 $12.00/mo
4 GB server — $12.00
8 GB server — $24.00
Free plan Yes No
Locations Not stated 6
Regions Not stated North America, Europe
Bedrock Yes + crossplay Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Not stated Not stated
DDoS protection Not stated Not stated
Root access No No
24/7 support Not stated Not stated
Refund window Not stated Not stated
Control panel Aternos panel DuckPanel
Hardware Not stated Dedicated CPU cores on Performance plans

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

Aternos

Good:

  • Completely free
  • Java and Bedrock, with Geyser crossplay
  • Modpacks and plugins

Watch out for:

  • Queue to start the server
  • Not online 24/7
  • Lag with many players

Checked on Aternos’s site on 11 November 2026.

Bloom.host

Good:

  • Dedicated CPU cores
  • Split one plan into several servers

Watch out for:

  • Starts at 4 GB ($12/mo)
  • Fewer locations

Checked on Bloom.host’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aternos or Bloom.host better for Minecraft?
Aternos is a good fit for playing with a few friends for free. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU.

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