Minecraft Hosting Services

Server.pro vs Sparked Host

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

Server.pro 6.1 Visit
Sparked Host 7.8 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Sparked Host scores higher overall (7.8 vs 6.1). Choose Sparked Host if price matters most. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access. Sparked Host is a good fit for small servers on a tight budget.

Key differences

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

Side by side

FeatureServer.proSparked Host
Our score 6.1 / 10 7.8 / 10
Price per GB $1.75 $1.00
Starting price $7.00/mo $1.00/mo
4 GB server $7.00 $4.00
8 GB server $14.00 $8.00
Free plan No No
Locations 9 9
Regions Not stated North America, Europe, Australia & NZ, Asia
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Yes No
DDoS protection Not stated Yes
Root access Yes No
24/7 support Not stated Yes
Refund window Not stated 24 hours
Control panel Server.pro panel Apollo Panel
Hardware Not stated Budget: Xeon E5-2698 v4, DDR4

Highlighted cells are better on that line. Prices are estimated from each host’s price per GB; confirm exact plans on their sites.

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.

Sparked Host

Good:

  • Plans from $1 a month (1 GB)
  • Bedrock options include Vanilla, Nukkit and PocketMine
  • Modpack and plugin installers

Watch out for:

  • Backups cost extra
  • Very short refund window
  • Older Xeon CPUs on Budget plans

Checked on Sparked Host’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Server.pro or Sparked Host better for Minecraft?
Sparked Host scores higher overall (7.8 vs 6.1). Choose Sparked Host if price matters most. Server.pro is a good fit for technical users who want root access. Sparked Host is a good fit for small servers on a tight budget.
Which is cheaper, Server.pro or Sparked Host?
Sparked Host 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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