How much RAM does a 20-player Minecraft server need?

A 20-player server needs about 3GB for vanilla, and up to 8GB if you run heavy mods. Formula: 2GB base + (20 × 0.05GB) + your server type.

How much does a 20-player Minecraft server cost?

A 20-player vanilla server starts around $12.00/month; a heavy modded one around $24.00/month, depending on the host.

RAM Guide

RAM for 20 Players

A 20-player Minecraft server needs roughly 3GB for vanilla, up to 8GB for heavy modpacks. Here's the exact breakdown.

Server type	RAM needed	From /mo
Vanilla	3GB	from $12.00/mo
Paper/Spigot	4GB	from $12.00/mo
Light Mods	5GB	from $18.00/mo
Heavy Mods	8GB	from $24.00/mo

Based on 2GB base + 20 × 0.05GB per player + your server type, rounded up.

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Cheapest hosts for a 20-player server

BisectHosting

4GB plan

$12.00 /mo

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Apex Hosting

4GB plan

$13.00 /mo

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ScalaCube

4GB plan

$15.00 /mo

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Prices shown for a 4GB Paper/Spigot plan — a common setup for 20 players.

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