Minecraft Hosting Services

Aternos vs Godlike.Host

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

Aternos — Visit
Godlike.Host 6.2 Visit

The short answer

Aternos is a good fit for playing with a few friends for free. Godlike.Host is a good fit for performance on fast CPUs.

Key differences

  • Aternos has no per-GB price to compare (it’s mainly a free host); Godlike.Host costs $4.00 per GB.
  • Godlike.Host offers free backups (not stated for Aternos).
  • Godlike.Host offers 24/7 support (not stated for Aternos).

Side by side

FeatureAternosGodlike.Host
Our score Free host 6.2 / 10
Price per GB Free $4.00
Starting price $0 $7.99/mo
4 GB server — $16.00
8 GB server — $32.00
Free plan Yes Yes
Locations Not stated 10
Regions Not stated North America, Europe, Asia
Bedrock Yes + crossplay Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Not stated Yes
DDoS protection Not stated Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Not stated Yes
Refund window Not stated Not stated
Control panel Aternos panel Not stated
Hardware Not stated AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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.

Godlike.Host

Good:

  • Fast Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs
  • Free daily backups
  • Free plan to try it

Watch out for:

  • Higher price per GB
  • Refund policy not clearly stated

Checked on Godlike.Host’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aternos or Godlike.Host better for Minecraft?
Aternos is a good fit for playing with a few friends for free. Godlike.Host is a good fit for performance on fast CPUs.

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