About a quarter of the price
8 GB is $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo on Enzonic, versus $27.99/mo renewal at Apex.
Enzonic vs Apex Hosting
An Apex Hosting alternative for a fraction of the price.
Apex Hosting's 8 GB plan renews at $27.99/mo ($20.99 for the first month with APEX25). Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo, with included backups, an AI assistant and a free tier.
Facts checked 2026-10-12 from Apex Hosting's own pages. Sources are listed below.
How we checked. This comparison is written by the Enzonic team, so we are not neutral. Every fact about Apex Hosting comes from Apex Hosting's own website or help pages, read on 2026-10-12; the links are under Sources. We did not run performance benchmarks, so nothing here ranks speed. Where Apex Hosting is the better fit, we say so.
Apex Hosting vs Enzonic at a glance
Side by side, from each host's published pages.
| Feature | Apex Hosting | Enzonic |
|---|---|---|
| 4 GB plan | $11.24 first month with APEX25, then $14.99/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | $20.99 first month with APEX25, then $27.99/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | EX-Series 16 GB $53.99 first month, then $71.99/mo | Obsidian 16 GB: $8.99 first month, then $11.99/mo |
| Free tier | None | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD, free forever, no card |
| Backups | "Offsite automatic backups"; number not stated | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Multicraft-based, one-click mod and plugin installer | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 7 days from server creation, "probable cause" required | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 14 | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states protection up to 300 Gbps; MCShield add-on $4.99/mo | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |
Why people choose Enzonic over Apex Hosting
No paid support tiers
Apex sells Premium Support ($4.99/mo) and extra DDoS protection (MCShield, $4.99/mo). Enzonic includes Cloudflare Spectrum on every server.
Try before paying
The free tier (3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD) needs no card.
Choose Apex Hosting if these matter most
What Apex Hosting does well, from its own pages.
- 14 locations worldwide, including Asia, South America and Australia.
- Unlimited player slots, a one-click installer with 200+ modpacks, and 24/7 live chat.
- A 4.6 Trustpilot score from over 8,000 reviews (2026-10-12).
- MCProHosting customers were moved to Apex, so it is a familiar name for many server owners.
Move from Apex Hosting in three steps
- 01
Download your world
Export your world folder (and plugins or mods) from your current host's file manager or backups.
- 02
Create your Enzonic server
Sign up, pick the same Minecraft software and version, and choose the free tier or a plan.
- 03
Upload and start
Upload the files with SFTP or the web file manager, start the server, and share your new address.
Apex Hosting alternative: questions
For an 8 GB server, Enzonic Iron is $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo. See the table above for Apex Hosting's price on the same date; check both sites before you buy, because prices and promotions change.
Yes. Download your world, plugins and mods from your current host, create a server on Enzonic with the same software and version, upload the files over SFTP or the web file manager, and start it.
Yes. The free tier gives you 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD with no credit card. It hibernates when empty and starts by itself when a player connects.
Yes. MCProHosting's site says it merged with Apex Hosting and moved its servers over starting April 2024. Both are owned by Nitrado.
Sources
Checked 2026-10-12.
- Apex Hosting pricing
- Apex Hosting terms of service
- Apex Hosting server specs and locations
- Apex Hosting features
- MCProHosting merger notice
- Apex Hosting on Trustpilot
Apex Hosting is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the service being compared. Enzonic is not affiliated with Apex Hosting. Prices and features change; check the host's site before buying. Spot something out of date? Email admin@enzonic.com.
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