Minecraft Hosting Services

PebbleHost vs Server.pro

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

PebbleHost 7.9 Higher score Visit
Server.pro 6.1 Visit

The short answer

PebbleHost scores higher overall (7.9 vs 6.1). Choose PebbleHost if price matters most. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access.

Key differences

  • PebbleHost is cheaper per GB of RAM ($1.00 vs $1.75, about 43% less).
  • Server.pro has more server locations (9 vs 7).
  • Server.pro offers free backups; PebbleHost doesn’t.
  • PebbleHost offers 24/7 support (not stated for Server.pro).
  • Server.pro offers root access; PebbleHost doesn’t.

Side by side

FeaturePebbleHostServer.pro
Our score 7.9 / 10 6.1 / 10
Price per GB $1.00 $1.75
Starting price $1.00/mo $7.00/mo
4 GB server $4.00 $7.00
8 GB server $8.00 $14.00
Free plan No No
Locations 7 9
Regions North America, Europe, Australia & NZ, Asia Not stated
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups No Yes
DDoS protection Yes Not stated
Root access No Yes
24/7 support Yes Not stated
Refund window 3 days Not stated
Control panel PebbleHost panel (own) Server.pro 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.

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 PebbleHost or Server.pro better for Minecraft?
PebbleHost scores higher overall (7.9 vs 6.1). Choose PebbleHost if price matters most. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access.
Which is cheaper, PebbleHost or Server.pro?
PebbleHost is cheaper at $1.00 per GB of RAM, against $1.75 at Server.pro. For a 4 GB server that’s about $4.00 vs $7.00 a month.

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