Minecraft Hosting Services

Bloom.host vs ScalaCube

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

Bloom.host 4.2 Visit
ScalaCube 5.8 Higher score Visit

The short answer

ScalaCube scores higher overall (5.8 vs 4.2). Choose ScalaCube if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying.

Key differences

  • ScalaCube is cheaper per GB of RAM ($2.67 vs $3.00, about 11% less).
  • Only ScalaCube has a free plan.
  • ScalaCube has more server locations (14 vs 6).
  • Only ScalaCube lists locations in Asia and Australia & NZ.

Side by side

FeatureBloom.hostScalaCube
Our score 4.2 / 10 5.8 / 10
Price per GB $3.00 $2.67
Starting price $12.00/mo $2.00/mo
4 GB server $12.00 $10.68
8 GB server $24.00 $21.36
Free plan No Yes
Locations 6 14
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 Not stated
Refund window Not stated No refunds
Control panel DuckPanel ScalaCube game panel
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.

ScalaCube

Good:

  • Free plan to try things out
  • 14 locations, including India and Australia
  • BungeeCord and Spigot networks supported

Watch out for:

  • No refunds
  • The cheapest 768 MB plan is too small for most servers

Checked on ScalaCube’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloom.host or ScalaCube better for Minecraft?
ScalaCube scores higher overall (5.8 vs 4.2). Choose ScalaCube if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying.
Which is cheaper, Bloom.host or ScalaCube?
ScalaCube is cheaper at $2.67 per GB of RAM, against $3.00 at Bloom.host. For a 4 GB server that’s about $10.68 vs $12.00 a month.

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