Minecraft Hosting Services

Aternos vs Minehut

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

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The short answer

Aternos is a good fit for playing with a few friends for free. Minehut is a good fit for free servers that players can find in a lobby.

Key differences

  • Aternos offers a one-click modpack installer (not stated for Minehut).

Side by side

FeatureAternosMinehut
Our score Free host Free host
Price per GB Free Free
Starting price $0 $0
4 GB server — —
8 GB server — —
Free plan Yes Yes
Locations Not stated Not stated
Regions Not stated Not stated
Bedrock Yes + crossplay Yes + crossplay
Modpacks Yes Not stated
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 Minehut dashboard
Hardware Not stated 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.

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.

Minehut

Good:

  • Free
  • Bedrock players can join (crossplay)
  • Players can discover your server in the lobby

Watch out for:

  • Only 1 GB on the free plan
  • Players join through Minehut’s lobby

Checked on Minehut’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aternos or Minehut better for Minecraft?
Aternos is a good fit for playing with a few friends for free. Minehut is a good fit for free servers that players can find in a lobby.

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