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Nodecraft is a game server host founded in 2012 and based in Oklahoma City, USA, that sells Minecraft servers from 2 to 32 GB in two ranges, Lite servers that hibernate when unused and Pro servers online 24/7, priced in US dollars by default.

  • Java
  • Bedrock
  • Modded
  • DDoS
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalent
RAM range
2 to 32 GB
Locations
Seattle, United States, San Jose, United States +24
Refund
7 days
Support
7 days a week

Minecraft Hosts score

5.1/10

Overall score

  • Price and value1/10

    Best value: $2.98 per GB (4 GB, 4 GB), rank 21 of 33 hosts billing in USD.

  • Performance0/10

    CPU model not published

  • Community reviews10/10

    Trustpilot: 4.9/5 from 1,820 reviews (checked on October 9, 2026)

  • Minecraft features8/10

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

  • Support and guarantees9/10

    7 days a week support · 4 contact channel(s) · refund available · free trial or plan

  • Network and locations10/10

    26 location(s) across 5 region(s) · anti-DDoS

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 Nodecraft, checked on October 9, 2026. This is not a hands-on test.

Verdict

Nodecraft is a US host founded in 2012 in Oklahoma City that sells Minecraft servers in two ranges. Lite servers cost USD 2.98 per GB per month and hibernate when nobody plays, while Pro servers stay online 24/7 for USD 4.99 per GB. The first month is 30% off, and quarterly or yearly billing saves 10% or 20%. It stands out for its 26 listed cities and a 24-hour trial without a card. Pro is expensive per GB, the CPU is only given as an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X "or equivalent", and human support is limited to 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST.

Pros

  • 26 cities listed on four continents, including Mexico, New Zealand and several in Europe
  • Lite range that hibernates when empty, from USD 5.96 per month for 2 GB
  • Free 24-hour trial without a credit card, or 3 days with payment details
  • No player slot limit, SFTP and cloud backups on every plan
  • 7-day money-back guarantee

Limitations

  • Pro range (24/7) costs USD 4.99 per GB per month without commitment
  • CPU given as "AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalent", with no core count per plan
  • Human support only from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CST), not 24/7
  • Lite servers stop after 30 minutes without players and lose their static IP
  • Refund guarantee valid for only one service per customer, ever

Best for

  • Groups that play a few evenings a week: Lite servers wake from a share link and cost USD 5.96 for 2 GB
  • Players far from the usual hubs: Querétaro, Auckland, Zagreb, Bucharest or Copenhagen are listed
  • Testing before paying: 24-hour trial with no credit card

Less suited if

  • A budget 24/7 server: Pro costs USD 39.98 per month for 8 GB without commitment
  • Players who need help at night: support hours are 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
  • Those who want to know the exact CPU of their plan: only "or equivalent" is published

Pricing and billing

Prices are shown in US dollars by default, with a currency selector (EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD and others); the terms make the customer liable for any sales tax or VAT, and no VAT-inclusive price is stated. Lite plans cost USD 5.96 for 2 GB, 11.92 for 4 GB and 23.84 for 8 GB per month, a flat USD 2.98 per GB up to 32 GB. Pro plans cost USD 9.98, 19.98 and 39.98 for the same sizes, USD 4.99 per GB. The first month is 30% off (USD 4.17 for Lite 2 GB). Quarterly billing saves 10% and yearly billing 20%, for example USD 57.22 per year for Lite 2 GB. A "Build your own" option covers 2 to 32 GB.

Performance

The plan cards say "AMD Ryzen 9 or AMD EPYC CPUs" and the hardware page says servers "primarily use an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalent", with DDR5 ECC RAM and NVMe or U.2 SSD storage. Because of the "or equivalent", no exact model is guaranteed. No core count, CPU allocation or disk size is published per plan, and Nodecraft states that it does not oversell. Lite and Pro run on the same hardware. The location map lists 26 cities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, while the page heading says "28+ locations".

Minecraft features

Java and Bedrock servers can be created, and one-click installers cover modpacks (ATLauncher, Feed The Beast and a directory of over 300 packs), plugins and frameworks, with Paper named on the plan cards. Every plan has SFTP, a web file manager, a DNS hostname, DDoS protection, no player slot limit and game swapping between saved instances. Lite servers shut down after 30 minutes without players, back up on hibernation and wake from a password-protected share link, with no static IP. Pro servers add a static IP, automated tasks and weekly backups you can configure.

Support and guarantees

Support is offered by live chat, toll-free phone, email and the support portal, daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST, with an advertised average response time of 5 minutes. The money-back guarantee gives a full refund within 7 days of purchase, but only for one service per customer over the life of the account. Trials last 24 hours without a card or 3 days with payment details, need a mobile number and are limited to one per person while supplies last. The operator is Nodecraft, Inc., based in Oklahoma City.

Plans

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

PlanRAMCPUStoragePlayersMonthlyOrder
Range Lite
2 GB2 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$5.96/ month · tax not specified$4.17 for the first month$16.10 for 3 months$57.22 for 12 monthsOrder
4 GB4 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$11.92/ month · tax not specified$8.34 for the first month$32.19 for 3 months$114.44 for 12 monthsOrder
8 GB8 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$23.84/ month · tax not specified$16.69 for the first month$64.37 for 3 months$228.87 for 12 monthsOrder
16 GB16 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$47.68/ month · tax not specified$33.38 for the first month$128.74 for 3 months$457.73 for 12 monthsOrder
32 GB32 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$95.36/ month · tax not specified$66.75 for the first month$257.48 for 3 months$915.46 for 12 monthsOrder
Range Pro
2 GB2 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$9.98/ month · tax not specified$6.99 for the first month$26.95 for 3 months$95.81 for 12 monthsOrder
4 GB4 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$19.98/ month · tax not specified$13.99 for the first month$53.95 for 3 months$191.81 for 12 monthsOrder
8 GB8 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$39.98/ month · tax not specified$27.99 for the first month$107.95 for 3 months$383.81 for 12 monthsOrder
16 GB16 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$79.98/ month · tax not specified$55.99 for the first month$215.95 for 3 months$767.81 for 12 monthsOrder
32 GB32 GBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalentNot disclosedSSDUnlimited$159.98/ month · tax not specified$111.99 for the first month$431.95 for 3 months$1,535.81 for 12 monthsOrder
Discounts for longer billing :
  • 3 months-10%
  • 12 months-20%

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Promo codes

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

Free plan and trial

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No permanent free plan.
Free trial
24 hours

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Technical specs

Hardware

CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalent
Dedicated CPU
Not disclosed
Storage
Not disclosed
Storage type
SSD
Player slots
Unlimited

Minecraft support

Java Edition
Yes
Bedrock Edition
Yes
Paper
Yes
Purpur
Not disclosed
Forge
Not disclosed
Fabric
Not disclosed
NeoForge
Not disclosed
Modpacks
Yes
One-click modpacks
Yes

Panel & access

Control panel
Nodecraft Pro Panel (custom)
SFTP
Yes
Backups
Yes
DDoS protection
Yes

Support

Channels
Live chat, Phone, Email, Tickets
Availability
7 days a week
Discord server
Not disclosed
Free migration
Not disclosed
Refund window
7 days

Overview

Headquarters
United States
Founded
2012
Plans listed
10
Price range
$5.96 to $159.98
Discounts for longer billing
  • 3 months-10%
  • 12 months-20%

Locations

Europe

  • Madrid, Spain
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Paris, France
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Prague, Czechia
  • Zagreb, Croatia
  • Bucharest, Romania

North America

  • Seattle, United States
  • San Jose, United States
  • Denver, United States
  • Querétaro, Mexico
  • Dallas, United States
  • Houston, United States
  • Chicago, United States
  • Atlanta, United States
  • Miami, United States
  • Toronto, Canada
  • Washington, D.C., United States
  • Boston, United States

South America

  • São Paulo, Brazil

Asia

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Tokyo, Japan

Oceania

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Sydney, Australia
  • Auckland, New Zealand

FAQ

How much does Nodecraft cost?

Nodecraft lists plans from $5.96 per month, according to data last verified on October 9, 2026.

Does Nodecraft support Bedrock Edition?

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

Can I run modded Minecraft on Nodecraft?

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

Where are Nodecraft servers located?

Nodecraft lists the following locations: Seattle, United States, San Jose, United States, Denver, United States, Querétaro, Mexico, Dallas, United States, Houston, United States, Chicago, United States, Atlanta, United States, Miami, United States, Toronto, Canada, Washington, D.C., United States, Boston, United States, São Paulo, Brazil, Madrid, Spain, London, United Kingdom, Paris, France, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Copenhagen, Denmark, Prague, Czechia, Zagreb, Croatia, Bucharest, Romania, Singapore, Singapore, Tokyo, Japan, Melbourne, Australia, Sydney, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand.

Does Nodecraft offer a free trial or free server?

Yes. Nodecraft offers a free trial of 24 hours.

Can I get a refund from Nodecraft?

Stated refund period: 7 days. Check the Nodecraft terms before ordering.

How do I contact Nodecraft support?

Announced channels: Live chat, Phone, Email, Tickets. Availability: 7 days a week.

Is there a Nodecraft promo code?

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

Which CPU does Nodecraft use?

Announced CPU(s): AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalent.

Are backups included with Nodecraft?

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

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Notes on the data

  • Checked on 2026-10-09 on nodecraft.com: Minecraft server hosting page (plans, comparison, locations, FAQ), pricing page with all Minecraft packages, Blazing Fast Hardware page, money-back guarantee, terms of service, About page and two knowledge-base articles on Lite servers. Prices come from the price data embedded in the Minecraft page, which match the displayed cards.
  • Currency and tax: USD is the default currency (selector with AUD, BRL, CAD, EUR, GBP, ILS, JPY, SGD). The terms say the customer must remit any sales tax or VAT at Nodecraft's request; no tax mention near prices. Status "unknown".
  • Plans: the Minecraft page shows Lite (Budget, Wake & Play) and Pro (Premium, 24/7) at 2, 4 and 8 GB; the pricing page lists every size from 2 to 32 GB in 1 GB steps (Lite USD 2.98 per GB, Pro USD 4.99 per GB). Recorded: 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 GB for each range.
  • Offers: "SALE!" first month 30% off (e.g. USD 4.17 first month, then USD 5.96). Quarterly ("10% OFF") and yearly ("20% OFF") totals come from the page price data (e.g. Lite 2 GB: USD 16.10 per quarter, USD 57.22 per year). A 6-month price also exists in the data (about 15% off) but is not offered by the page toggle; not recorded. Discounted first-term prices for quarterly and yearly also exist in the data; not recorded.
  • CPU: plan cards "AMD Ryzen 9 or AMD EPYC CPUs"; hardware page "Our servers primarily use an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or equivalent", recorded with "or equivalent". Storage: hardware page "NVMe or U.2 SSD", plan cards "SSD storage": storageType SSD, nvme left null.
  • Locations: the map lists 26 cities (Seattle, San Jose, Denver, Querétaro, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto, Washington D.C., Boston, São Paulo, Madrid, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Prague, Zagreb, Bucharest, Singapore, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland) while the heading says "28+ Locations Worldwide".
  • Trial: "Option 1: No credit card required; test our platform for free for 24 hours. Option 2: Upgrade to a 3-day free trial by entering payment details." Not available on Build Your Own; mobile number required, one per person, while supplies last. freeTrialHours = 24.
  • Support: live chat, phone (+1-888-907-3220), email and support portal; hours "daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST" (recorded as 7/7, not 24/7). Refund: 7 days (168 hours), one service per customer for the lifetime of the account.
  • Software: Paper and Spigot are named; Forge, Fabric, NeoForge and Purpur are not named on the page (null), though modpacks (ATLauncher, Feed The Beast, 300+ packs) are. Bedrock Edition is listed among the server types that can be created.

Sources

  • https://nodecraft.com/games/minecraft-server-hosting
  • https://nodecraft.com/pricing?showAll=true&game=minecraft
  • https://nodecraft.com/features/blazing-fast-hardware
  • https://nodecraft.com/legal/money-back-guarantee
  • https://nodecraft.com/legal/terms-of-service
  • https://nodecraft.com/about
  • https://nodecraft.com/support/knowledgebase/nodecraft-lite-servers/when-does-my-nodecraft-lite-server-shut-down
  • https://nodecraft.com/support/knowledgebase/nodecraft-lite-servers/nodecraft-pro-vs-nodecraft-lite-whats-the-difference

Verified October 9, 2026

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