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Minehut vs Sparked Host

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

Minehut — Visit
Sparked Host 7.8 Visit

The short answer

Minehut is a good fit for free servers that players can find in a lobby. Sparked Host is a good fit for small servers on a tight budget.

Key differences

  • Minehut has no per-GB price to compare (it’s mainly a free host); Sparked Host costs $1.00 per GB.
  • Only Minehut has a free plan.
  • Sparked Host offers a one-click modpack installer (not stated for Minehut).
  • Sparked Host offers 24/7 support (not stated for Minehut).

Side by side

FeatureMinehutSparked Host
Our score Free host 7.8 / 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 9
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 24 hours
Control panel Minehut dashboard Apollo Panel
Hardware Not stated 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.

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.

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 Minehut or Sparked Host better for Minecraft?
Minehut is a good fit for free servers that players can find in a lobby. Sparked Host is a good fit for small servers on a tight budget.

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