Minehut vs PebbleHost
A side-by-side comparison of Minehut and PebbleHost for Minecraft servers, from the prices and features each host publishes. Updated November 2026.
The short answer
Minehut is a good fit for free servers that players can find in a lobby. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB.
Key differences
- Minehut has no per-GB price to compare (it’s mainly a free host); PebbleHost costs $1.00 per GB.
- Only Minehut has a free plan.
- PebbleHost offers a one-click modpack installer (not stated for Minehut).
- PebbleHost offers 24/7 support (not stated for Minehut).
Side by side
| Feature | Minehut | PebbleHost |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Free host | 7.9 / 10 |
| Price per GB | Free | $1.00 |
| Starting price | $0 | $1.00/mo |
| 4 GB server | — | $4.00 |
| 8 GB server | — | $8.00 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Locations | Not stated | 7 |
| Regions | Not stated | North America, Europe, Australia & NZ, Asia |
| Bedrock | Yes + crossplay | Yes |
| Modpacks | Not stated | 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 | Minehut dashboard | PebbleHost panel (own) |
| Hardware | Not stated | 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.
Minehut
Good:
- Free
- Bedrock players can join (crossplay)
- Players can discover your server in the lobby
Watch out for:
- Only 1 GB on the free plan
- Players join through Minehut’s lobby
Checked on Minehut’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 Minehut or PebbleHost better for Minecraft?
Minehut is a good fit for free servers that players can find in a lobby. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB.
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