Minecraft Hosting Services

Bloom.host vs Sparked Host

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

Bloom.host 4.2 Visit
Sparked Host 7.8 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Sparked Host scores higher overall (7.8 vs 4.2). Choose Sparked Host if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. Sparked Host is a good fit for small servers on a tight budget.

Key differences

  • Sparked Host is cheaper per GB of RAM ($1.00 vs $3.00, about 67% less).
  • Sparked Host has more server locations (9 vs 6).
  • Only Sparked Host lists locations in Australia & NZ and Asia.
  • Sparked Host offers 24/7 support (not stated for Bloom.host).

Side by side

FeatureBloom.hostSparked Host
Our score 4.2 / 10 7.8 / 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 9
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 24 hours
Control panel DuckPanel Apollo Panel
Hardware Dedicated CPU cores on Performance plans Budget: Xeon E5-2698 v4, DDR4

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.

Sparked Host

Good:

  • Plans from $1 a month (1 GB)
  • Bedrock options include Vanilla, Nukkit and PocketMine
  • Modpack and plugin installers

Watch out for:

  • Backups cost extra
  • Very short refund window
  • Older Xeon CPUs on Budget plans

Checked on Sparked Host’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloom.host or Sparked Host better for Minecraft?
Sparked Host scores higher overall (7.8 vs 4.2). Choose Sparked Host if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. Sparked Host is a good fit for small servers on a tight budget.
Which is cheaper, Bloom.host or Sparked Host?
Sparked Host 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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