BisectHosting vs Nodecraft

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

BisectHosting 8.3 Higher score Visit
Nodecraft 7.0 Visit

The short answer

BisectHosting scores higher overall (8.3 vs 7.0). Choose Nodecraft if price matters most. BisectHosting is a good fit for modpacks and players who switch between games. Nodecraft is a good fit for players who host several different games.

Key differences

  • Nodecraft is cheaper per GB of RAM ($2.98 vs $2.99, about 0% less).
  • Nodecraft has more server locations (27 vs 21).
  • BisectHosting offers free backups (not stated for Nodecraft).
  • BisectHosting offers 24/7 support; Nodecraft doesn’t.
  • Nodecraft gives you longer to ask for a refund (7 days vs 3 days).

Side by side

FeatureBisectHostingNodecraft
Our score 8.3 / 10 7.0 / 10
Price per GB $2.99 $2.98
Starting price $5.98/mo $5.96/mo
4 GB server $11.96 $11.92
8 GB server $23.92 $23.84
Free plan No No
Locations 21 27
Regions North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Yes Not stated
DDoS protection Yes Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Yes No
Refund window 3 days 7 days
Control panel Starbase NodePanel
Hardware NVMe storage, up to 8 vCores (fair use) 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.

BisectHosting

Good:

  • 21 server locations
  • 2,300+ one-click modpacks
  • Free backups and DDoS protection included
  • 24/7 human support

Watch out for:

  • Refund window is only 72 hours
  • Backups are kept for just 3 days

Checked on BisectHosting’s site on 11 November 2026.

Nodecraft

Good:

  • Most server locations of the hosts we compare
  • Swap between dozens of games on one plan
  • 7-day refund and a free trial

Watch out for:

  • Human support isn’t 24/7
  • Trial needs phone verification

Checked on Nodecraft’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is BisectHosting or Nodecraft better for Minecraft?
BisectHosting scores higher overall (8.3 vs 7.0). Choose Nodecraft if price matters most. BisectHosting is a good fit for modpacks and players who switch between games. Nodecraft is a good fit for players who host several different games.
Which is cheaper, BisectHosting or Nodecraft?
Nodecraft is cheaper at $2.98 per GB of RAM, against $2.99 at BisectHosting. For a 4 GB server that’s about $11.92 vs $11.96 a month.

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