Minecraft Hosting Services

Nodecraft vs Server.pro

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

Nodecraft 7.0 Higher score Visit
Server.pro 6.1 Visit

The short answer

Nodecraft scores higher overall (7.0 vs 6.1). Choose Server.pro if price matters most. Nodecraft is a good fit for players who host several different games. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access.

Key differences

  • Server.pro is cheaper per GB of RAM ($1.75 vs $2.98, about 41% less).
  • Nodecraft has more server locations (27 vs 9).
  • Server.pro offers free backups (not stated for Nodecraft).
  • Server.pro offers root access; Nodecraft doesn’t.

Side by side

FeatureNodecraftServer.pro
Our score 7.0 / 10 6.1 / 10
Price per GB $2.98 $1.75
Starting price $5.96/mo $7.00/mo
4 GB server $11.92 $7.00
8 GB server $23.84 $14.00
Free plan No No
Locations 27 9
Regions North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ Not stated
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Not stated Yes
DDoS protection Yes Not stated
Root access No Yes
24/7 support No Not stated
Refund window 7 days Not stated
Control panel NodePanel Server.pro 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.

Server.pro

Good:

  • Root shell and SFTP on every server
  • Daily backups
  • Low price per GB

Watch out for:

  • Starts at 4 GB
  • More technical than managed hosts

Checked on Server.pro’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nodecraft or Server.pro better for Minecraft?
Nodecraft scores higher overall (7.0 vs 6.1). Choose Server.pro if price matters most. Nodecraft is a good fit for players who host several different games. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access.
Which is cheaper, Nodecraft or Server.pro?
Server.pro is cheaper at $1.75 per GB of RAM, against $2.98 at Nodecraft. For a 4 GB server that’s about $7.00 vs $11.92 a month.

More comparisons