Minecraft Hosting Services

Bloom.host vs Nodecraft

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

Bloom.host 4.2 Visit
Nodecraft 7.0 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Nodecraft scores higher overall (7.0 vs 4.2). Choose Nodecraft if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. Nodecraft is a good fit for players who host several different games.

Key differences

  • Nodecraft is cheaper per GB of RAM ($2.98 vs $3.00, about 1% less).
  • Nodecraft has more server locations (27 vs 6).
  • Only Nodecraft lists locations in Asia and Australia & NZ.

Side by side

FeatureBloom.hostNodecraft
Our score 4.2 / 10 7.0 / 10
Price per GB $3.00 $2.98
Starting price $12.00/mo $5.96/mo
4 GB server $12.00 $11.92
8 GB server $24.00 $23.84
Free plan No No
Locations 6 27
Regions North America, Europe North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Not stated Not stated
DDoS protection Not stated Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Not stated No
Refund window Not stated 7 days
Control panel DuckPanel NodePanel
Hardware Dedicated CPU cores on Performance plans 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.

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.

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 Bloom.host or Nodecraft better for Minecraft?
Nodecraft scores higher overall (7.0 vs 4.2). Choose Nodecraft if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. Nodecraft is a good fit for players who host several different games.
Which is cheaper, Bloom.host or Nodecraft?
Nodecraft is cheaper at $2.98 per GB of RAM, against $3.00 at Bloom.host. For a 4 GB server that’s about $11.92 vs $12.00 a month.

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