Minecraft Hosting Services

Bloom.host vs PebbleHost

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

Bloom.host 4.2 Visit
PebbleHost 7.9 Higher score Visit

The short answer

PebbleHost scores higher overall (7.9 vs 4.2). Choose PebbleHost if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB.

Key differences

  • PebbleHost is cheaper per GB of RAM ($1.00 vs $3.00, about 67% less).
  • PebbleHost has more server locations (7 vs 6).
  • Only PebbleHost lists locations in Australia & NZ and Asia.
  • PebbleHost offers 24/7 support (not stated for Bloom.host).

Side by side

FeatureBloom.hostPebbleHost
Our score 4.2 / 10 7.9 / 10
Price per GB $3.00 $1.00
Starting price $12.00/mo $1.00/mo
4 GB server $12.00 $4.00
8 GB server $24.00 $8.00
Free plan No No
Locations 6 7
Regions North America, Europe North America, Europe, Australia & NZ, Asia
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Not stated No
DDoS protection Not stated Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Not stated Yes
Refund window Not stated 3 days
Control panel DuckPanel PebbleHost panel (own)
Hardware Dedicated CPU cores on Performance plans Budget: Ryzen 7 5700X, DDR4. Premium: Ryzen 9 9900X, DDR5

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.

PebbleHost

Good:

  • Very low price per GB
  • Unmetered NVMe storage and unlimited slots
  • Premium plans add backups and Ryzen 9 CPUs

Watch out for:

  • No free backups on Budget plans
  • Support mainly through Discord
  • Singapore and India only on Premium

Checked on PebbleHost’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloom.host or PebbleHost better for Minecraft?
PebbleHost scores higher overall (7.9 vs 4.2). Choose PebbleHost if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB.
Which is cheaper, Bloom.host or PebbleHost?
PebbleHost is cheaper at $1.00 per GB of RAM, against $3.00 at Bloom.host. For a 4 GB server that’s about $4.00 vs $12.00 a month.

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