What plan do you need for 5 players?
The free tier handles 5 players comfortably. Upgrade whenever you want — no pressure.
Perfect for getting started
$0/month
- 4–5 GB RAM — handles 5 players comfortably
- Online while your group is playing
- Your own subdomain to share with friends
- Full mod and plugin support
- Quick startup — world is live in seconds
No credit card required
For the best experience
from$6/month
- 24/7 uptime - server never sleeps
- Premium hardware, zero lag
- Automatic offsite backups
- No ads, ever
- Priority support from real humans
- Starting from $6/month
Cancel anytime
Built for groups like yours
Five friends is the classic Minecraft group size — small enough that everyone knows each other's base, big enough for a proper SMP. The free tier handles this comfortably. Vanilla, lightly modded, or a full modpack — you've got the RAM for it.
One person sets up the server, shares the address, and everyone else just joins. No one needs to host it from their PC, no one needs to leave their computer on overnight. If the group plays regularly and wants 24/7 uptime, premium is $6/month — split five ways, that's basically nothing.
FAQ
Is 4–5 GB of RAM enough for 5 players?
Yes — for vanilla and most modpacks, 4–5 GB is comfortable for five players. Extremely heavy packs may benefit from a premium plan with more allocated RAM.
Can the whole group be online at the same time?
Absolutely. There's no player limit on the free tier — all five of you can be online simultaneously without any issues.
What if we want the server always on?
Premium plans start at $6/month for 24/7 uptime. Split between five friends, that's $1.20 each per month — less than a coffee. You also get premium hardware, no ads, and offsite backups.
Ready to play with your 5 friends?
Free Minecraft server. Up in minutes. No credit card needed.