Minecraft Hosting Services

PebbleHost vs ScalaCube

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

PebbleHost 7.9 Higher score Visit
ScalaCube 5.8 Visit

The short answer

PebbleHost scores higher overall (7.9 vs 5.8). Choose PebbleHost if price matters most. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying.

Key differences

  • PebbleHost is cheaper per GB of RAM ($1.00 vs $2.67, about 63% less).
  • Only ScalaCube has a free plan.
  • ScalaCube has more server locations (14 vs 7).
  • PebbleHost offers 24/7 support (not stated for ScalaCube).
  • PebbleHost gives you longer to ask for a refund (3 days vs no refunds).

Side by side

FeaturePebbleHostScalaCube
Our score 7.9 / 10 5.8 / 10
Price per GB $1.00 $2.67
Starting price $1.00/mo $2.00/mo
4 GB server $4.00 $10.68
8 GB server $8.00 $21.36
Free plan No Yes
Locations 7 14
Regions North America, Europe, Australia & NZ, Asia North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups No Not stated
DDoS protection Yes Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Yes Not stated
Refund window 3 days No refunds
Control panel PebbleHost panel (own) ScalaCube game panel
Hardware Budget: Ryzen 7 5700X, DDR4. Premium: Ryzen 9 9900X, DDR5 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.

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.

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 PebbleHost or ScalaCube better for Minecraft?
PebbleHost scores higher overall (7.9 vs 5.8). Choose PebbleHost if price matters most. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying.
Which is cheaper, PebbleHost or ScalaCube?
PebbleHost is cheaper at $1.00 per GB of RAM, against $2.67 at ScalaCube. For a 4 GB server that’s about $4.00 vs $10.68 a month.

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