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MineKeep is a Minecraft hosting network run by MineKeep AB that offers free 1 GB servers which hibernate when empty, a shared hub lobby where public servers are listed, and paid plans priced in euros including VAT.

  • Java
  • Modded
  • DDoS
CPU
Not disclosed
RAM range
1 to 12 GB
Locations
Not disclosed
Refund
No refunds
Support
Not disclosed

Minecraft Hosts score

4.2/10

Overall score

  • Price and value5.6/10

    Best value: €1.80 per GB (City, 5 GB), rank 4 of 8 hosts billing in EUR.

  • Performance0/10

    CPU model not published

  • Community reviews6.8/10

    Trustpilot: 3.4/5 from 44 reviews (checked on October 10, 2026)

  • Minecraft features8.5/10

    Confirmed: Java Edition, Paper, mods (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge), modpacks, included backups · not confirmed: Bedrock Edition

  • Support and guarantees2.5/10

    support hours not published · 2 contact channel(s) · no refund announced · free trial or plan

  • Network and locations2/10

    locations not disclosed · anti-DDoS

Review penalty: overall score reduced by 2% (Trustpilot 3.4/5 from 44 reviews, below the 3.5/5 threshold).

Score calculated automatically from the data on this page and the public Trustpilot rating, using a published method. Undisclosed information earns no points. How the score works

Our review

Analysis written by Valentin for Minecraft Hosts from the plans and information published by MineKeep, checked on October 9, 2026. This is not a hands-on test.

Verdict

MineKeep, run by MineKeep AB, combines free Minecraft hosting with a shared hub lobby where public servers are listed. The free plan is small (1 GB RAM, 10 players, 10 GB) but has no playtime limit: the server hibernates after 5 minutes without players and restarts automatically when someone joins. Paid plans run from 4.99 EUR per month including VAT, but MineKeep publishes no CPU model, storage type or location, and all payments are non-refundable.

Pros

  • Free plan with no playtime limit and daily backups
  • Automatic start on join: players wait in the hub lobby
  • Public servers listed in a shared hub with over 1,000 players online at the time of the check
  • Prices in euros including VAT, 25% off with yearly billing
  • Java and Bedrock on the same server through Geyser and Floodgate

Limitations

  • Free plan limited to 1 GB RAM and 10 player slots
  • No CPU model, storage type or location published
  • Only Fabric mods: Forge and NeoForge are not supported
  • All payments non-refundable
  • Always-on servers cost about 33% more than hibernating ones

Best for

  • Small vanilla or plugin servers that want free hosting with automatic start on join
  • Public servers looking for players through the MineKeep hub
  • Mixed Java and Bedrock groups

Less suited if

  • You want to run Forge or NeoForge modpacks
  • You need to know the CPU and location before paying
  • You want the option of a refund

Pricing and billing

Prices are in euros including VAT. With hibernation, Village (2 GB) costs 4.99 EUR, City (5 GB) 8.99 EUR, Nation (8 GB) 14.99 EUR and Empire (12 GB) 29.99 EUR per month, from about 1.80 to 2.50 EUR per GB. Always-on versions cost 6.99, 11.99, 19.99 and 39.99 EUR. Yearly billing takes 25% off (3.74 EUR per month for Village). The terms make every payment non-refundable.

Performance

MineKeep only describes CPU power with labels: Shared, Basic, Moderate, Advanced and Powerful CPU. No processor model, core count, storage type or server location is published, so performance cannot be compared from the specifications. Storage goes from 10 GB (Free) to 100 GB (Empire). Servers on the default plans hibernate after 5 minutes without players.

Minecraft features

MineKeep supports Paper and Purpur plugins with a plugin manager (Modrinth, Hangar, SpigotMC), and Fabric mods and modpacks through a mod manager. Forge and NeoForge are not supported. Bedrock players join the same servers through Geyser and Floodgate. Each server gets a name.minekeep.gg address, public servers appear in the hub lobby, and owners can buy in-game ads. Paid plans add monthly backups kept for 75 days and custom domains from City upward.

Support and guarantees

Support is offered through Discord and by email (support@minekeep.net). Daily backups are included on every plan, with one-click restore and download. The terms exclude all refunds and allow account termination for long inactivity. The operator is MineKeep AB, with no published address or founding date.

Plans

Prices as published by the host, checked on October 9, 2026.

PlanRAMCPUStoragePlayersMonthlyOrder
Range Free
Free1 GBNot disclosed10 GB10FreeOrder
Range Hibernate when empty
Village2 GBNot disclosed15 GB25€4.99/ month · incl. taxor €3.74/mo with a 12-month commitmentOrder
City5 GBNot disclosed30 GB60€8.99/ month · incl. taxor €6.74/mo with a 12-month commitmentOrder
Nation8 GBNot disclosed60 GB100€14.99/ month · incl. taxor €11.24/mo with a 12-month commitmentOrder
Empire12 GBNot disclosed100 GBUnlimited€29.99/ month · incl. taxor €22.49/mo with a 12-month commitmentOrder
Range Always on
Village2 GBNot disclosed15 GB25€6.99/ month · incl. taxor €5.24/mo with a 12-month commitmentOrder
City5 GBNot disclosed30 GB60€11.99/ month · incl. taxor €8.99/mo with a 12-month commitmentOrder
Nation8 GBNot disclosed60 GB100€19.99/ month · incl. taxor €14.99/mo with a 12-month commitmentOrder
Empire12 GBNot disclosed100 GBUnlimited€39.99/ month · incl. taxor €29.99/mo with a 12-month commitmentOrder
Discounts for longer billing :
  • 12 months-25%

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Promo codes

MineKeep publishes no promo code as of the verification date (October 9, 2026).

Free plan and trial

Permanent free plan
Free (1 GB)
Free trial
No free trial announced.

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Technical specs

Hardware

CPU
Not disclosed
Dedicated CPU
Not disclosed
Storage
10 to 100 GB
Storage type
Not disclosed
Player slots
Unlimited

Minecraft support

Java Edition
Yes
Bedrock Edition
Not disclosed
Paper
Yes
Purpur
Yes
Forge
No
Fabric
Yes
NeoForge
No
Modpacks
Yes
One-click modpacks
Yes

Panel & access

Control panel
MineKeep (proprietary)
SFTP
Not disclosed
Backups
Yes
DDoS protection
Yes

Support

Channels
Discord, Email
Availability
Not disclosed
Discord server
Yes (link not shared here)
Free migration
Not disclosed
Refund window
No refunds

Overview

Headquarters
Not disclosed
Founded
Not disclosed
Plans listed
9
Price range
€4.99 to €39.99
Discounts for longer billing
  • 12 months-25%

Locations

Not disclosed

FAQ

How much does MineKeep cost?

MineKeep lists plans from €4.99 per month, according to data last verified on October 9, 2026.

Does MineKeep support Bedrock Edition?

The provider does not disclose this information.

Can I run modded Minecraft on MineKeep?

Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it. Supported loaders: Fabric.

Where are MineKeep servers located?

MineKeep lists the following locations: Not disclosed.

Does MineKeep offer a free trial or free server?

Yes. MineKeep offers a permanent free plan: Free.

Can I get a refund from MineKeep?

Stated refund period: No refunds. Check the MineKeep terms before ordering.

How do I contact MineKeep support?

Announced channels: Discord, Email. Availability: Not disclosed.

Is there a MineKeep promo code?

MineKeep publishes no promo code as of the verification date (October 9, 2026).

Which CPU does MineKeep use?

MineKeep does not publish the CPU model of its plans.

Are backups included with MineKeep?

Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it.

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Notes on the data

  • Data collected on 9 October 2026 from minekeep.net (home page with pricing and FAQ, terms of service, privacy policy) and docs.minekeep.net (hibernation, adding plugins, adding mods, Medal boosts). The minekeep.gg address redirects to minekeep.net; minekeep.gg is used for server addresses.
  • Pricing: the home page has a "Hibernate when empty" switch (on by default) and a monthly or yearly billing switch. Prices with hibernation: Village 4.99, City 8.99, Nation 14.99, Empire 29.99 EUR per month. Prices without hibernation ("always up", from the page's pricing script): 6.99, 11.99, 19.99 and 39.99 EUR. Both sets are recorded as two ranges. "All prices include VAT": taxStatus = included.
  • Yearly billing: "Billed Yearly 25% Off"; the page shows the monthly equivalent (price x 0.75, e.g. 3.74 EUR for Village). The yearly total is not shown, so priceYearly is null and the 12-month offer has no total.
  • CPU: plans are described only as "Shared CPU" (Free), "Basic CPU" (Village), "Moderate CPU" (City), "Advanced CPU" (Nation) and "Powerful CPU" (Empire). No processor model or core count is published. Storage type and server locations are not published.
  • Software: Paper and Purpur plugins (plugin manager with Modrinth, Hangar and SpigotMC), Fabric mods and modpacks through the mod manager. The documentation states that only Fabric mods are supported and that Forge and NeoForge mods will not work, hence forge = false and neoforge = false. Bedrock players join through Geyser and Floodgate on the proxy. Cracked accounts cannot connect.
  • Free plan: 1 GB RAM, 10 player slots, 10 GB storage, shared CPU, daily backups. Hibernation after 5 minutes without players, automatic start on join through the hub (documentation). Paid plans add monthly backups kept for 75 days. A limited-time Medal quest (PC only, new Medal users) can unlock extra RAM for one server; the amount is not stated.
  • Refunds: the terms state that all payments are non-refundable and that buyers waive the EU 14-day withdrawal right. The operator is MineKeep AB; no address or founding date is published. Support: Discord and support@minekeep.net. The home page also sells in-game ads (from 0.10 EUR per day) and ranks, which are not hosting plans.

Sources

  • https://minekeep.net/
  • https://minekeep.net/legal/tos.txt
  • https://minekeep.net/legal/privacy.txt
  • https://docs.minekeep.net/hibernation
  • https://docs.minekeep.net/server-administration/adding-plugins
  • https://docs.minekeep.net/server-administration/adding-mods
  • https://docs.minekeep.net/medal-boosts

Verified October 9, 2026

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