UK game server host (Pine Hosting LTD) selling Minecraft servers configured per GB of RAM at 3.00 USD per GB, with a paid CPU boost, 25 GB of NVMe storage and eight locations in North America, Europe and Australia.
Java
Modded
NVMe
DDoS
CPU
Not disclosed
RAM range
2 to 8 GB
Locations
Texas, United States, California, United States +6
Refund
2 days
Support
24/7
Minecraft Hosts score
5.3/10
Overall score
Price and value0.8/10
Best value: $3.75 per GB (Performance, 4 GB), rank 27 of 33 hosts billing in USD.
Performance2/10
CPU model not published · NVMe storage
Community reviews10/10
Trustpilot: 4.9/5 from 1,160 reviews (checked on October 9, 2026)
Minecraft features8.5/10
Confirmed: Java Edition, Paper, mods (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge), modpacks, included backups · not confirmed: Bedrock Edition
Support and guarantees8/10
24/7 support · 3 contact channel(s) · refund available
Network and locations8.5/10
8 location(s) across 3 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 Pine Hosting, checked on October 9, 2026. This is not a hands-on test.
Verdict
Pine Hosting is a UK host that prices Minecraft servers at 3.00 USD per GB of RAM a month, with CPU power sold separately as a percentage boost. The Essential plan (2 GB) costs 6.00 USD, and annual billing takes 30% off. The weak points are the hardware, never named, and the refund window, limited to 48 hours.
Pros
RAM sold per GB, 3.00 USD per GB, from 1 to 64 GB
Up to 30% off on annual billing
25 GB NVMe storage included
Free server migration
24/7 support via tickets and Discord
Limitations
No CPU model published, only a percentage boost
CPU boost billed on top of RAM
Refund limited to 48 hours, no free trial
No statement on VAT
Bedrock support not clearly stated
Best for
Players who want to size RAM exactly: 13 RAM steps from 1 to 64 GB
Annual payers: -30% on a 12-month term
Servers that move from another host: free migration is offered
Less suited if
You want to know the CPU model: only a percentage boost is shown
You want time to test: refunds are limited to 48 hours and there is no free trial
You need Bedrock: support is not clearly stated
Pricing and billing
RAM costs 3.00 USD per GB a month, from 1 to 64 GB. CPU power is an add-on: 150% is included, then 200% (+3.00 USD), 300% (+6.00 USD), 400% (+12.00 USD) and 500% (+18.00 USD). The three suggested plans are Essential (2 GB, 150%) at 6.00 USD, Performance (4 GB, 200%) at 15.00 USD and Extreme (8 GB, 300%) at 30.00 USD, so the effective price per GB rises from 3.00 to 3.75 USD with the boost. Quarterly, semi-annual and annual billing save 10%, 20% and 30%. Prices are in USD with no statement on VAT, and the Australian location adds 2.00 USD a month.
Performance
No CPU model, frequency or core count is published. The CPU share is only expressed as a percentage, from 150% to 500%, which suggests a thread-based limit but does not tell you what processor sits behind it. Each server includes 25 GB of NVMe storage, and up to 200 GB more can be bought (+12.50 USD a month). The site advertises "latest gen hardware" and 99.99% uptime without further detail.
Minecraft features
Servers run on Pine's own panel, with a one-click modpack installer, a version switcher, task scheduling, a file manager, sub-users, backups and free MySQL databases. Forge, Fabric and Paper are named; NeoForge and Purpur are not. Bedrock has a heading on the page but no clear statement of support. The eight locations are Texas, California, Virginia, Quebec, the United Kingdom, Germany, Finland and Sydney. Free server migration is included.
Support and guarantees
Support is offered 24/7 through tickets and Discord, with an email contact. New customers can get a full refund within 48 hours of the server's creation, and the FAQ states that there is no free trial. DDoS protection comes from Cosmic Guard at most locations. The operator is Pine Hosting LTD, registered in England and Wales.
Plans
Prices as published by the host, checked on October 9, 2026.
Plan
RAM
CPU
Storage
Players
Monthly
Order
Essential
2 GB
Not disclosed
25 GBNVMe
Not disclosed
$6.00/ month · tax not specifiedor $4.20/mo with a 12-month commitment$16.20 for 3 months$28.80 for 6 months$50.40 for 12 months
Pine Hosting lists plans from $6.00 per month, according to data last verified on October 9, 2026.
Does Pine Hosting support Bedrock Edition?
The provider does not disclose this information.
Can I run modded Minecraft on Pine Hosting?
Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it. Supported loaders: Forge, Fabric.
Where are Pine Hosting servers located?
Pine Hosting lists the following locations: Texas, United States, California, United States, Virginia, United States, Quebec, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Finland, Sydney, Australia.
Does Pine Hosting offer a free trial or free server?
Pine Hosting announces no free trial and no permanent free plan.
Can I get a refund from Pine Hosting?
Stated refund period: 2 days. Check the Pine Hosting terms before ordering.
How do I contact Pine Hosting support?
Announced channels: Tickets, Discord, Email. Availability: 24/7.
Is there a Pine Hosting promo code?
Pine Hosting publishes no promo code as of the verification date (October 9, 2026).
Which CPU does Pine Hosting use?
Pine Hosting does not publish the CPU model of its plans.
Are backups included with Pine Hosting?
Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it.
Alternatives
Providers with a similar starting price or feature set.
Data collected on 2026-10-09 from the official Minecraft page (pinehosting.com/minecraft), the home page, the order form of the client area (product 33, all four billing cycles), the FAQ, the About page and the terms of service.
Pricing model: Minecraft servers are configured per GB (3.00 USD per GB of RAM per month, from 1 to 64 GB) plus a paid "CPU Boost" (150% included, 200% +3.00 USD, 300% +6.00 USD, 400% +12.00 USD, 500% +18.00 USD). The three plans recorded are the ones shown on the Minecraft page: Essential (2 GB, 150% CPU) 6.00 USD, Performance (4 GB, 200% CPU) 15.00 USD and Extreme (8 GB, 300% CPU) 30.00 USD. The order links of these cards preselect the matching RAM and CPU options, and the cart totals match.
Billing cycles: the page shows "Save 10%", "Save 20%" and "Save 30%" for quarterly, semi-annual and annual billing. The order form confirms them (2 GB RAM: 6.00 USD monthly, 16.20 USD quarterly, 28.80 USD semi-annually, 50.40 USD annually). Offer totals = RAM option + CPU option for the cycle. Anomaly in the order form: the 400% CPU boost costs 87.48 USD for 6 months, more than the 500% boost (86.40 USD); it does not affect the recorded plans.
Currency and VAT: prices in USD by default (selector: USD, GBP, EUR). No statement on VAT or tax was found on the pages or in the terms: status "unknown".
CPU: the CPU allocation is given only as a percentage (150% to 500%), with no model and no core count. The FAQ says the hardware "can be seen on the homepage", but the home page lists no CPU model. Recorded value: not stated.
Storage: 25 GB of NVMe storage is included; extra NVMe storage is sold from 50 GB (+2.50 USD per month) to 200 GB (+12.50 USD). Player limit: not stated.
Locations in the order form: Texas, California, Australia (+2.00 USD per month), United Kingdom, Quebec, Germany, Finland and Virginia. The home page lists the same eight, with "Sydney, AUS" for Australia. No city is given for the US, Canadian, German or Finnish sites.
Software: the page names Forge, Fabric and Paper and a one-click modpack installer. It has a "Minecraft Bedrock Server Hosting" heading whose text only talks about Java mods, so Bedrock support is recorded as not stated.
Refund: the FAQ and the terms of service give newly registered clients a full refund within 48 hours of the server's creation. The FAQ states "we don't offer any free trials". Support: tickets and Discord according to the FAQ, plus an "Email Us" link, 24/7. A third-party chat widget is loaded on the site but not described as a support channel.
