# Enzonic vs other Minecraft hosts

> Each comparison uses the other host's own published pages, with sources and the date checked. Full pages: https://enzonic.com/alternatives.

## Shockbyte alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
Shockbyte's 8 GB Emerald plan lists at $31.99/mo ($22.39 with its recurring code). Enzonic Iron gives you 8 GB for $6.49/mo, with backups, an AI assistant and a free tier to try first.

| Feature | Shockbyte | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Iron 4 GB $15.99/mo ($11.19 with MCLIFETIME30) | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Emerald 8 GB $31.99/mo list, $22.39/mo with the 30% recurring code MCLIFETIME30 | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | No 16 GB plan; 12 GB Zeus $47.99/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 | Scheduled automatic backups; number not stated | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Shockbyte Control Panel, one-click modpack 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 | 72-hour self-serve refund | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 15 (hardware page) | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states DDoS protection is "always on and always free" | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What Shockbyte does well: A large, long-running host with over 10,000 Trustpilot reviews (4.1 on 2026-10-12). A 72-hour self-serve refund button, no ticket needed. A Budget line (8 GB Mage at $15.99/mo on 2026-10-11) and annual billing at up to 50% off. A one-click modpack and plugin installer and 24/7 support.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/shockbyte. Sources: https://shockbyte.com/games/minecraft-server-hosting, https://shockbyte.com/games/budget-minecraft-server-hosting, https://shockbyte.com/help/knowledgebase/articles/how-to-use-the-shockbyte-self-serve-refund-feature, https://shockbyte.com/help/knowledgebase/articles/how-to-backup-your-server-files, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/shockbyte.com

## Apex Hosting alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
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.

| 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 |

What Apex Hosting does well: 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.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/apex-hosting. Sources: https://apexminecrafthosting.com/pricing/, https://apexminecrafthosting.com/terms-of-service/, https://apexminecrafthosting.com/server-specs/, https://apexminecrafthosting.com/features/, https://mcprohosting.com/info.html, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/apexminecrafthosting.com

## BisectHosting alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
BisectHosting's 8 GB BisectOne plan is $23.99/mo. Enzonic Iron gives you 8 GB for $6.49/mo, with 10 backups included and a free tier to start on.

| Feature | BisectHosting | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | $11.99/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | $23.99/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | $47.99/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 | 2 backup slots, daily, kept 3 days; BisectBoost ($4.99/mo) for 4 slots and 7 days | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Starbase, automated modpack installs | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | Biko panel assistant | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 72 hours, new customers or first service of a type | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 21 | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states free DDoS protection (provider not named) | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What BisectHosting does well: 21 locations with free location swaps. A huge modpack library (2,300+ modpacks) and 8,000+ plugins in the Starbase panel. Biko, an AI assistant in the panel, plus 24/7 human support. A 4.7 Trustpilot score from over 27,000 reviews (2026-10-12).

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/bisecthosting. Sources: https://www.bisecthosting.com/minecraft-server-hosting, https://www.bisecthosting.com/api/v1/products, https://www.bisecthosting.com/bisectone, https://www.bisecthosting.com/bisectboost, https://www.bisecthosting.com/tos, https://www.bisecthosting.com/blog/meet-biko-your-new-bisecthosting-starbase-panel-assistant, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/bisecthosting.com

## PebbleHost alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
PebbleHost Budget is $1 per GB, but lists no backups; Premium adds backups at $2.25 per GB. Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo with 10 backups, plus a free tier.

| Feature | PebbleHost | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Budget $4.00/mo; Premium $9.00/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Budget $8.00/mo; Premium $18.00/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | Budget $16.00/mo; Premium $36.00/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 | Premium: daily and hourly incremental; Budget: none listed | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Custom game panel; modpack installer on Premium | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 72 hours for new services; renewals never refunded | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 7 (3 on Budget) | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states 480 Gbps (Budget) / 800 Gbps (Premium) | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What PebbleHost does well: Simple $1/GB Budget pricing with no setup fee. Premium includes daily and hourly incremental backups and a 12,000-modpack installer. Unlimited player slots and sub-users. A 4.3 Trustpilot score from about 3,850 reviews (2026-10-12).

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/pebblehost. Sources: https://billing.pebblehost.com/index.php?rp=/store/budget-minecraft-hosting, https://billing.pebblehost.com/index.php?rp=/store/premium-minecraft-hosting, https://pebblehost.com/minecraft, https://pebblehost.com/src/PebbleHost_TOS.pdf, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/pebblehost.com

## Sparked Host alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
Sparked Host Budget is $1 per GB, but backups are a paid add-on and the default is "No Backups". Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo with 10 backups included.

| Feature | Sparked Host | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Budget Moon $4.00/mo; Enterprise Mercury $10.36/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Budget Earth $8.00/mo; Enterprise Neptune $20.72/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | Budget Jupiter $16.00/mo; Enterprise Milky Way $41.44/mo | Obsidian 16 GB: $8.99 first month, then $11.99/mo |
| Free tier | 24-hour free trial (Enterprise 4 GB) | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD, free forever, no card |
| Backups | Paid add-on: $1.00/mo (3 days) to $2.75/mo (7 days); default none | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Apollo, one-click modpack and plugin installers | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | Minecraft: within 24 hours, only if they can't fix a problem | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 6 to 11 (the page gives different counts) | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states terabit-scale capacity | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What Sparked Host does well: Very low Budget pricing: 8 GB Earth for $8.00/mo. Its own Apollo panel with one-click modpack and plugin installers, SFTP and sub-users. A 24-hour free trial on its Enterprise 4 GB plan. A 4.8 Trustpilot score from about 2,450 reviews (2026-10-12).

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/sparked-host. Sources: https://sparkedhost.com/minecraft-server-hosting, https://sparkedhost.com/budget-minecraft-hosting, https://help.sparkedhost.com/en/article/sparked-host-refund-policy-and-how-to-request-one-qy6vp0/, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/sparkedhost.com

## GGServers alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
GGServers' 8 GB Diamond plan is $24/mo Standard or $48/mo Premium, and plans under 16 GB cap players at 12 per GB. Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo with unlimited player slots.

| Feature | GGServers | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Gold $12.00/mo Standard; $24.00/mo Premium | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Diamond $19.20 first invoice with TAKE20, then $24.00/mo; Premium $48.00/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | Amethyst $48.00/mo Standard; $96.00/mo Premium | Obsidian 16 GB: $8.99 first month, then $11.99/mo |
| Free tier | 7-day trial with limited features (no FTP) | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD, free forever, no card |
| Backups | User-scheduled; keeps the latest 3 | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | GGPanel (customized Pterodactyl) | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None (log scanner, not AI) | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 24 hours, first order only | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 10 named | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states 80 Gbps DDoS protection | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What GGServers does well: A customized Pterodactyl panel with log and crash scanning, plugin auto-setup and Geyser auto-setup. A 7-day 8 GB trial (with limited features). 24/7 live chat and a 30-minute average ticket response. A 4.5 Trustpilot score from about 3,400 reviews (2026-10-12).

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/ggservers. Sources: https://ggservers.com/minecrafthosting, https://ggservers.com/order?pid=s.7.noam, https://ggservers.com/knowledgebase/article/how-to-create-automatic-backups/, https://ggservers.com/terms-of-service, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/ggservers.com

## Hostinger alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
Hostinger's Minecraft prices are for a 24-month prepaid term: 8 GB is $9.49/mo, $227.76 up front, then $14.99/mo on renewal. Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo, billed monthly.

| Feature | Hostinger | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Game Panel 1: $6.99/mo on a 24-month prepay ($167.76), renews $11.99/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Game Panel 2: $9.49/mo on a 24-month prepay ($227.76), renews $14.99/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | Game Panel 4: $13.99/mo on a 24-month prepay ($335.76), renews $28.99/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 | "Automatic backups and a manual snapshot" | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Hostinger Game Panel (VPS, full root access) | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | Kodee AI assistant | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 30 days | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | Not stated (North America, South America, Europe, Asia) | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states built-in firewall and DDoS protection | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What Hostinger does well: Generous VPS resources: 8 GB comes with 2 vCPU and 100 GB NVMe, with full root access. Over 2,000 modpacks and a Kodee AI assistant. A 30-day refund window. A large company with 24/7 live chat.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/hostinger. Sources: https://www.hostinger.com/minecraft-server-hosting, https://www.hostinger.com/legal/refund-policy, https://www.hostinger.com/support/10046176-how-to-get-started-with-hostinger-s-game-panel

## Bloom.host alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
Bloom.host's 8 GB Performance plan is $22/mo. Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo, and you can start on a free tier first.

| Feature | Bloom.host | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Essentials $12/mo (shared cores) | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Performance $22/mo; Performance+ $28/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | No 16 GB price shown | 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 | Off-site Borg backups; number not stated | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | DuckPanel, modpack, plugin and jar installer | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 72 hours after "Immediate" cancellation, once per customer | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 6 | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states Cloudflare Magic Transit | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What Bloom.host does well: Dedicated logical cores on Performance plans, up to Ryzen 9 hardware, and large NVMe storage. Cloudflare Magic Transit DDoS protection, per the host. Its own DuckPanel with a modpack, plugin and jar installer, and Borg off-site backups.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/bloom-host. Sources: https://bloom.host/minecraft, https://bloom.host/locations, https://bloom.host/terms, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/bloom.host

## Kinetic Hosting alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
Kinetic Hosting is one of the lower-priced hosts, with 8 GB for $7.99/mo. Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo, and Enzonic also has a free tier.

| Feature | Kinetic Hosting | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | $4.99/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | $7.99/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | $15.99/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 | Scheduled automatic; 5 slots on 8 GB | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Kinetic Panel, 400+ modpacks | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None ("No AI or bots here") | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 7 days from an initial or renewal payment | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 15 | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states DDoS protection (provider not named) | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What Kinetic Hosting does well: Low prices: 4 GB $4.99, 8 GB $7.99, 16 GB $15.99 a month. 15 locations, 5 backup slots on the 8 GB plan, SFTP and sub-users. A 7-day refund that also covers renewal payments. Human-only support, if you prefer no AI.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/kinetic-hosting. Sources: https://www.kinetichosting.com/game-servers/minecraft, https://www.kinetichosting.com/terms-of-service, https://www.kinetichosting.com/, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/kinetichosting.net

## Nodecraft alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
Nodecraft Pro 8 GB was €27.99 for the first month, then €39.98/mo (shown in EUR on 2026-10-12). Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo, and the free tier has no time limit.

| Feature | Nodecraft | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Pro €13.99 first month, then €19.98/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Pro €27.99 first month, then €39.98/mo; Lite €16.44, then €23.48/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | Pro €55.29 first month, then €78.98/mo | Obsidian 16 GB: $8.99 first month, then $11.99/mo |
| Free tier | 24-hour trial, or 3 days with a card | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD, free forever, no card |
| Backups | Pro: automatic weekly plus manual; Lite: on hibernation | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Nodecraft Pro panel, 300+ modpacks | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | WebMCP tools for AI agents | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 7 days, once per account lifetime | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 26 listed | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states a DDoS shield | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What Nodecraft does well: 26 locations listed, more than most hosts. A Lite tier that hibernates when idle ("Wake & Play"), and tools that let AI agents manage servers. A 4.9 Trustpilot score from about 1,800 reviews (2026-10-12).

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/nodecraft. Sources: https://nodecraft.com/games/minecraft-server-hosting, https://nodecraft.com/pricing, https://nodecraft.com/legal/money-back-guarantee, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/nodecraft.com

## WitherHosting alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
WitherHosting is $1.50 per GB, with 8 GB at $12/mo and 2 backups. Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo with 10 backups, plus a free tier.

| Feature | WitherHosting | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | $6.00/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | $12.00/mo (5% off forever with SAVE-ME) | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | $24.00/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 | 2 full backups | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | WitherPanel, 12,000+ modpacks | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | "72hr refunds" (badge on the plan page) | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 5 | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states every server is protected by default | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What WitherHosting does well: Simple pricing with 50 GB NVMe, 3 ports and a MySQL database on every plan. WitherPanel with 12,000+ CurseForge and Modrinth modpacks. 5% off forever with a public code.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/witherhosting. Sources: https://witherhosting.com/minecraft-server-hosting, https://my.witherhosting.com/products/minecraft, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/witherhosting.com

## PaperNodes alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
PaperNodes' 8 GB Goat plan is £11.99/mo, and its refund policy says there will be no refund "in most cases". Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo with a 72-hour refund.

| Feature | PaperNodes | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Pig £5.99/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Goat £11.99/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | Creeper £23.98/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 | Not stated | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Unnamed panel with mod installs | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | "No refund or credit… in most cases" (UK statutory rights apply) | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 4 (pages conflict) | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host's pages name different providers | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What PaperNodes does well: Premium hardware: Ryzen 9 9950X/7950X, DDR5 and NVMe, per the host. Simple pricing in GBP for UK customers. 24/7 Discord support with an average response under 20 minutes, per the host.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/papernodes. Sources: https://papernodes.com/plans/minecraft-server-hosting/, https://papernodes.com/refund-policy/, https://papernodes.com/locations/

## Skynode alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
Skynode's 8 GB Advanced-02 plan is $19.99 for the first month, then $24.99/mo. Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo, with a free tier to try first.

| Feature | Skynode | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | Standard-02 $7.99 first month, then $9.99/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Advanced-02 $19.99 first month, then $24.99/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | None listed | 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 | "Cloud Backups"; number not stated | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Skynode panel, one-click modpacks | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 3 days, sliding 100% / 75% / 50% | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 5 | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What Skynode does well: One-click mod and modpack installs, cloud backups and sub-users. 24/7 support via live chat, tickets and Discord.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/skynode. Sources: https://skynode.pro/minecraft-server-hosting, https://skynode.pro/terms-of-service, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/skynode.pro

## HostHavoc alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
HostHavoc's 8 GB BRICK plan is $40/mo regular ($30 during its Fall Sale). Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo with included backups and a free tier.

| Feature | HostHavoc | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | COAL $20/mo regular ($15 on sale) | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | BRICK $40/mo regular ($30 on sale) | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | DIAMOND $80/mo regular ($60 on sale) | 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 | Automatic daily | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Multicraft | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 72 hours | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 12 listed | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states always-on DDoS mitigation | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What HostHavoc does well: 12 locations, automatic daily backups and sub-users. One-click CurseForge, Modrinth and FTB installs on Multicraft. A 4.8 Trustpilot score from about 1,600 reviews (2026-10-12).

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/hosthavoc. Sources: https://hosthavoc.com/minecraft, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/hosthavoc.com

## Akliz alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
Akliz's 8 GB plan is $32/mo. Enzonic Iron is 8 GB for $6.49/mo, and Enzonic has a free tier.

| Feature | Akliz | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 GB plan | "Hero" $20/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | $32/mo | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | None (12 GB $48, 24 GB $96) | 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 | Twice daily | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Command Center, 600+ modpacks | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 7 days, full refund | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | Regions only (EU, NA east/west, Oceania, Asia) | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states DDoS protection | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |

What Akliz does well: Twice-daily backups, automatic restarts and unmetered NVMe on every plan. 600+ modpacks from CurseForge, ATLauncher, Technic and FTB, and full SFTP. A simple 7-day full refund.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/akliz. Sources: https://www.akliz.net/pricing, https://www.akliz.net/faq, https://www.akliz.net/minecraft

## Aternos alternative (free, checked 2026-10-12)
On Aternos, someone has to press Start, and when servers are full you wait in a queue and confirm your place. An Enzonic free server starts by itself when a player connects, with 3.5 GB RAM and SFTP.

| Feature | Aternos | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free resources | RAM depends on software and version (e.g. 2,400 MB for Vanilla 1.20.1); CPU and disk not published | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD |
| Player slots | Unlimited | Unlimited player slots |
| When nobody is online | Stops when the last player leaves (after a countdown) | Hibernates after 15 minutes with nobody online |
| Starting it again | Start button on the website, or automatically for players using Aternos' Dawn launcher | Starts by itself when a player connects; they wait about 20 s in a lobby, then join |
| Queue | When capacity is full; you must click to confirm near the front or lose your place | Players wait in a lobby while it starts (about 20 s); nothing to confirm |
| Ads and chores | Ad-funded; detects ad blockers and asks you to disable them | No renewal timer, activity checks or start button |
| Mods and plugins | From Aternos' curated list only; no custom plugin or mod uploads | Upload your own, or use the mod and plugin installers (modrinth, spigot) |
| File access | Web file browser; no FTP | SFTP and web file manager, including on the free tier |
| Paid upgrade | None on Aternos (its sister service exaroton is paid) | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo; Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| AI assistant | None found | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Inactive servers | Deleted after about 3 months without a start | Long-idle free servers are archived to cloud storage, then restored in one click or downloaded |

What Aternos does well: Completely free, with no paid plan at all and unlimited player slots. A huge community: Aternos shows over 140 million users on its homepage. Supports a wide range of software, including Paper, Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt, modpacks and Bedrock. Custom domains, shared access and automatic backups to Google Drive.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/aternos. Sources: https://aternos.org/:en/, https://support.aternos.org/hc/en-us/articles/12046003680157-Server-RAM, https://support.aternos.org/hc/en-us/articles/360026950812-Queue, https://support.aternos.org/hc/en-us/articles/31771896948253-24-7-Hosting, https://support.aternos.org/hc/en-us/articles/360027235831-Uploading-files-and-FTP-access, https://support.aternos.org/hc/en-us/articles/360034748092-You-are-using-an-adblocker, https://aternos.gmbh/en/aternos/terms, https://dawn.gg/aternos

## Minehut alternative (free, checked 2026-10-12)
Minehut's free Starter plan has 1 GB RAM and a 10-player limit, and SFTP needs a paid plan. Enzonic's free server has 3.5 GB RAM, no player cap and SFTP, and it also wakes when a player joins.

| Feature | Minehut | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free resources | 1 GB RAM, "Basic" CPU, 10 GB storage | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD |
| Player slots | 10 | Unlimited player slots |
| When nobody is online | Sleeps when empty | Hibernates after 15 minutes with nobody online |
| Starting it again | Wakes when a player joins | Starts by itself when a player connects; they wait about 20 s in a lobby, then join |
| Queue | Not published | Players wait in a lobby while it starts (about 20 s); nothing to confirm |
| Ads and chores | No playtime limits; the site shows ads to fund free servers | No renewal timer, activity checks or start button |
| Mods and plugins | Plugins upload from the dashboard; server-side mods not confirmed | Upload your own, or use the mod and plugin installers (modrinth, spigot) |
| File access | Web file manager; SFTP needs a paid plan | SFTP and web file manager, including on the free tier |
| Paid upgrade | Standard 600 credits/mo (2 GB, still sleeps); 24/7 only on Ultimate (6,000 credits/mo) | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo; Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| AI assistant | None found | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Inactive servers | Free servers beyond 5 per account are deleted after a 30-day notice | Long-idle free servers are archived to cloud storage, then restored in one click or downloaded |

What Minehut does well: No playtime limits on any plan, and free servers wake when a player joins. Up to 5 free servers per account (one online at a time). Java and Bedrock crossplay through Minehut's shared addresses. A big built-in player community through its lobby.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/minehut. Sources: https://minehut.com/server-plans, https://minehut.com/, https://support.minehut.com/hc/en-us/articles/53703725480851-Free-Server-Limits-and-Deletion-Plan, https://support.minehut.com/hc/en-us/articles/27126955782291-How-do-I-use-SFTP-on-my-server

## FalixNodes alternative (free, checked 2026-10-12)
Falix's free plan has 2.5 GB shared RAM, needs someone to start it from its Start Server page, and asks in chat if you're still there. Enzonic's free server starts itself when a player joins.

| Feature | FalixNodes | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free resources | 2.5 GB shared RAM, 1 CPU core, 10 GB NVMe | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD |
| Player slots | Unlimited | Unlimited player slots |
| When nobody is online | Stops 10 minutes after the last player leaves | Hibernates after 15 minutes with nobody online |
| Starting it again | Anyone types the server name on Falix's Start Server page | Starts by itself when a player connects; they wait about 20 s in a lobby, then join |
| Queue | Starts may wait in a short queue when a free machine is busy | Players wait in a lobby while it starts (about 20 s); nothing to confirm |
| Ads and chores | Chat activity check up to once every 3 hours (click within 30 minutes) | No renewal timer, activity checks or start button |
| Mods and plugins | Plugins, mods and modpacks allowed | Upload your own, or use the mod and plugin installers (modrinth, spigot) |
| File access | SFTP and browser file editor | SFTP and web file manager, including on the free tier |
| Paid upgrade | From €12.00/mo: 4 GB, 2 threads, 24/7 | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo; Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| AI assistant | Felix AI (free-tier availability not stated) | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Inactive servers | Free servers can be removed after 30 days of account inactivity | Long-idle free servers are archived to cloud storage, then restored in one click or downloaded |

What FalixNodes does well: Plugins, mods and modpacks are all allowed on the free plan, with SFTP. Felix AI, an assistant that reads server stats and logs. Anyone can start the server from Falix's Start Server page, no account needed. A 4.3 Trustpilot score from about 3,400 reviews (2026-10-12).

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/falixnodes. Sources: https://falixnodes.net/free-minecraft-server-hosting, https://falixnodes.net/blog/why-is-free-plan-limited, https://falixnodes.net/user-agreement, https://www.trustpilot.com/review/falixnodes.net

## Server.pro alternative (free, checked 2026-10-12)
Server.pro's free option is a time-limited demo you renew by hand every hour, with file access limited to the service. Enzonic's free server needs no renewing and includes SFTP.

| Feature | Server.pro | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free resources | 2 GB RAM, 2 cores, 8 GB disk ("a time limited demo") | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD |
| Player slots | Not published for free | Unlimited player slots |
| When nobody is online | Kept for 24 hours after the demo ends | Hibernates after 15 minutes with nobody online |
| Starting it again | Renewed by hand in the panel every hour | Starts by itself when a player connects; they wait about 20 s in a lobby, then join |
| Queue | Paid plans list "No queue"; free not stated | Players wait in a lobby while it starts (about 20 s); nothing to confirm |
| Ads and chores | Manual renewal every hour | No renewal timer, activity checks or start button |
| Mods and plugins | Modpack and plugin installers | Upload your own, or use the mod and plugin installers (modrinth, spigot) |
| File access | "Service Only" on free; SFTP on paid | SFTP and web file manager, including on the free tier |
| Paid upgrade | Gaming 8 GB from $15/mo | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo; Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| AI assistant | None found | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Inactive servers | Inactive storage kept 24 hours | Long-idle free servers are archived to cloud storage, then restored in one click or downloaded |

What Server.pro does well: Modpack and plugin installers (CurseForge, Modrinth, FTB) and 9 datacenters. Paid plans with modern Ryzen CPUs, SFTP and a root shell. A 3-day full refund on paid plans.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/server-pro. Sources: https://server.pro/pricing, https://server.pro/create/minecraft, https://server.pro/terms

## Minefort alternative (free, checked 2026-10-12)
Minefort locks free servers after 3 days of inactivity, and you have to ask staff on Discord to unlock them. Enzonic's free server sleeps when empty and starts when a player joins, with 3.5 GB RAM.

| Feature | Minefort | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free resources | 1 GB RAM (per TechRadar, May 2025; not on Minefort's own pages) | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD |
| Player slots | 10 (per TechRadar) | Unlimited player slots |
| When nobody is online | Hibernates when not in use | Hibernates after 15 minutes with nobody online |
| Starting it again | Restarted from the dashboard (per TechRadar) | Starts by itself when a player connects; they wait about 20 s in a lobby, then join |
| Queue | Not published | Players wait in a lobby while it starts (about 20 s); nothing to confirm |
| Ads and chores | Free servers locked after 3 days of inactivity; unlock by asking staff | No renewal timer, activity checks or start button |
| Mods and plugins | Plugins; mods "typically supported" on Forge or Fabric | Upload your own, or use the mod and plugin installers (modrinth, spigot) |
| File access | FTP and web file manager | SFTP and web file manager, including on the free tier |
| Paid upgrade | Cottage $5.99/mo: 2 GB, 35 players, 24/7 | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo; Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| AI assistant | None found | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Inactive servers | Locked after 3 days; stored, unlocked by staff on request | Long-idle free servers are archived to cloud storage, then restored in one click or downloaded |

What Minefort does well: FTP and a web file manager on the free plan. Bedrock and offline-mode toggles. Up to 3 servers per account, and low-priced paid plans from $5.99/mo.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/minefort. Sources: https://minefort.com/pricing, https://help.minefort.com/en/article/why-is-my-server-locked-1owsqjb/, https://help.minefort.com/en/article/managing-your-server-files-with-ftp-17md9fx/, https://help.minefort.com/en/article/mods-yf3oum/, https://www.techradar.com/pro/website-hosting/i-found-one-of-the-best-free-minecraft-servers-i-just-wish-mineforts-paid-plans-were-as-good

## FreeMcServer.net alternative (free, checked 2026-10-12)
FreeMcServer.net servers need renewing every 4 hours (6 if you watch an ad), even with players online. Enzonic's free server has no renewal timer: it sleeps when empty and starts when a player joins.

| Feature | FreeMcServer.net | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free resources | Up to 1.7 GB RAM (4 GB with ads), 10 GB NVMe | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD |
| Player slots | Unlimited | Unlimited player slots |
| When nobody is online | Expires 30 minutes after a renewal if nobody joins | Hibernates after 15 minutes with nobody online |
| Starting it again | Renew or start in the panel, or friends via the public page | Starts by itself when a player connects; they wait about 20 s in a lobby, then join |
| Queue | Homepage says zero queues; its FAQ mentions queue times | Players wait in a lobby while it starts (about 20 s); nothing to confirm |
| Ads and chores | Renew every 4 hours (6 with an ad); ad-block detection | No renewal timer, activity checks or start button |
| Mods and plugins | Any mod or plugin, any loader | Upload your own, or use the mod and plugin installers (modrinth, spigot) |
| File access | FTP and WebFTP | SFTP and web file manager, including on the free tier |
| Paid upgrade | Premium from €0.14/day, up to 8 GB | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo; Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| AI assistant | None found | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Inactive servers | Deleted if not renewed for 30 days | Long-idle free servers are archived to cloud storage, then restored in one click or downloaded |

What FreeMcServer.net does well: Any mod, plugin or loader on the free plan, with FTP and a MySQL database. Unlimited player slots and a custom subdomain. Mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/freemcserver. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20261010143357/https://freemcserver.net/, https://blog.freemcserver.net/faq/how-server-renewal-expiration-work/, https://blog.freemcserver.net/faq/how-to-access-server-files/, https://freemcserver.net/tos

## exaroton alternative (paid, checked 2026-10-12)
exaroton, Aternos' paid sister service, charges 1 credit (€0.01) per GB per hour and gives 5 trial credits. Enzonic has a free server with no time limit, SFTP, and paid plans billed monthly or per minute.

| Feature | exaroton | Enzonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free resources | 5 trial credits; then 1 credit (€0.01) per GB per hour, 2-16 GB, 10 GB storage | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD |
| Player slots | Not published | Unlimited player slots |
| When nobody is online | Optional AutoStop after a set empty time | Hibernates after 15 minutes with nobody online |
| Starting it again | Optional AutoStart when a player joins | Starts by itself when a player connects; they wait about 20 s in a lobby, then join |
| Queue | None (paid service) | Players wait in a lobby while it starts (about 20 s); nothing to confirm |
| Ads and chores | Storage fee of 10 credits/month per server, offset by usage | No renewal timer, activity checks or start button |
| Mods and plugins | Paper, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt and 500+ modpacks | Upload your own, or use the mod and plugin installers (modrinth, spigot) |
| File access | No FTP; web upload up to 3 GB (not in the trial) | SFTP and web file manager, including on the free tier |
| Paid upgrade | Credits, e.g. 2 GB for 10 hours = 20 credits (€0.20) | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo; Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| AI assistant | None found | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Inactive servers | Deleted if credits can't cover the storage fee | Long-idle free servers are archived to cloud storage, then restored in one click or downloaded |

What exaroton does well: Pay only while the server runs, with AutoStop and AutoStart on join included. Credit pools so friends can share costs, plus a public API and Discord bot. A wide software list, including 500+ modpacks and Bedrock. Imports Aternos servers.

Page: https://enzonic.com/alternatives/exaroton. Sources: https://exaroton.com/, https://support.exaroton.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019687657-Pricing, https://support.exaroton.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019687677-Uploading-files-and-FTP-access, https://aternos.gmbh/en/exaroton/terms

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