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Nodecraft vs ScalaCube

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

Nodecraft 7.0 Higher score Visit
ScalaCube 5.8 Visit

The short answer

Nodecraft scores higher overall (7.0 vs 5.8). Choose ScalaCube if price matters most. Nodecraft is a good fit for players who host several different games. 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 $2.98, about 10% less).
  • Only ScalaCube has a free plan.
  • Nodecraft has more server locations (27 vs 14).
  • Nodecraft gives you longer to ask for a refund (7 days vs no refunds).

Side by side

FeatureNodecraftScalaCube
Our score 7.0 / 10 5.8 / 10
Price per GB $2.98 $2.67
Starting price $5.96/mo $2.00/mo
4 GB server $11.92 $10.68
8 GB server $23.84 $21.36
Free plan No Yes
Locations 27 14
Regions North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Not stated Not stated
DDoS protection Yes Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support No Not stated
Refund window 7 days No refunds
Control panel NodePanel ScalaCube game panel
Hardware Not stated 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.

Nodecraft

Good:

  • Most server locations of the hosts we compare
  • Swap between dozens of games on one plan
  • 7-day refund and a free trial

Watch out for:

  • Human support isn’t 24/7
  • Trial needs phone verification

Checked on Nodecraft’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 Nodecraft or ScalaCube better for Minecraft?
Nodecraft scores higher overall (7.0 vs 5.8). Choose ScalaCube if price matters most. Nodecraft is a good fit for players who host several different games. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying.
Which is cheaper, Nodecraft or ScalaCube?
ScalaCube is cheaper at $2.67 per GB of RAM, against $2.98 at Nodecraft. For a 4 GB server that’s about $10.68 vs $11.92 a month.

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