Minecraft Hosting Services

ScalaCube vs Server.pro

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

ScalaCube 5.8 Visit
Server.pro 6.1 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Server.pro scores higher overall (6.1 vs 5.8). Choose Server.pro if price matters most. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying. 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 $2.67, about 34% less).
  • Only ScalaCube has a free plan.
  • ScalaCube has more server locations (14 vs 9).
  • Server.pro offers free backups (not stated for ScalaCube).
  • Server.pro offers root access; ScalaCube doesn’t.

Side by side

FeatureScalaCubeServer.pro
Our score 5.8 / 10 6.1 / 10
Price per GB $2.67 $1.75
Starting price $2.00/mo $7.00/mo
4 GB server $10.68 $7.00
8 GB server $21.36 $14.00
Free plan Yes No
Locations 14 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 Not stated Not stated
Refund window No refunds Not stated
Control panel ScalaCube game panel 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.

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.

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 ScalaCube or Server.pro better for Minecraft?
Server.pro scores higher overall (6.1 vs 5.8). Choose Server.pro if price matters most. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access.
Which is cheaper, ScalaCube or Server.pro?
Server.pro is cheaper at $1.75 per GB of RAM, against $2.67 at ScalaCube. For a 4 GB server that’s about $7.00 vs $10.68 a month.

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