Comparison
Aternos vs paid hosting
Aternos is a free way to start a Minecraft server, and it suits some people well. This page lists the real differences so you can decide what fits you.
| Aternos (free) | EnduranceNodes (paid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0, with ads | From $1.50/mo, no ads |
| Hardware | Shared machines, with resources that depend on demand | Dedicated node: Ryzen 7 9700X, DDR5 ECC, Gen4 NVMe, with fixed RAM for your server |
| Queue | Can wait in a queue, longer at busy times | No shared queue: your server runs on its own resources |
| Uptime | Shuts down when no one is online | Runs 24/7 until you stop it |
| Software | Fewer versions and software choices | Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Sponge, Fabric, Forge and more, chosen when you order |
| Support | Community help, no direct ticket | Support tickets and a Discord run by the owner |
| Moving in | — | Free assisted migration: we move your server for you |
What you get
Why move to paid
No ads, ever
Your panel and your server show no ads. Free hosts usually pay for themselves with them.
Dedicated hardware
Your server runs on our own node: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, DDR5 ECC memory and Gen4 NVMe storage. Full specs are on the nodes page.
DDoS protection included
Filtering for game traffic runs 24/7 on every plan. No add-on and no extra invoice.
Your version, your software
Vanilla, Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Sponge, Fabric or Forge, chosen when you order.
Backups and databases
Every plan includes backups and databases. The number grows with the plan.
Public uptime
The status page shows the node's uptime and its 30-day history, so you can check before you buy.
A person answers
Support tickets and a Discord run by the founder.
Free migration
Already hosted elsewhere? We move your world, plugins and settings at no cost.
What a paid plan includes
Every plan runs on the same node with the same features. Only the size changes: CPU share, RAM, disk, databases and backups.
| Plan | RAM | Disk | Price | Databases | Backups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hermes | 1 GB | 15 GB NVMe | $1.50 | 1 | 1 |
 Apolo | 2 GB | 25 GB NVMe | $3.00 | 2 | 1 |
 Ares | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | $6.00 | 4 | 2 |
 Ender | 32 GB | 260 GB NVMe | $48.00 | 18 | 7 |
Monthly prices. The full list is on the plans page.
When free is enough
Aternos (free)
- You want to try Minecraft or test a build with a couple of friends
- Short, occasional sessions with few players
- You are learning how servers work and have no budget
EnduranceNodes (paid)
- A server your community expects to be online when they want to play
- Plugins, modpacks or a specific version you need
- Support from a real person when something breaks
Try it before you decide
If free is enough for you, stay there. If your server has a community that depends on it, move it here and we take care of the migration for free.