RAM Guide
RAM for 20 Players
A 20-player Minecraft server needs roughly 4GB for vanilla, up to 9GB for heavy modpacks. Here's the exact breakdown.
| Server type | RAM needed | From /mo |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 4GB | from $3.60/mo |
| Paper/Spigot | 5GB | from $4.50/mo |
| Light Mods | 6GB | from $5.40/mo |
| Heavy Mods | 9GB | from $8.10/mo |
Based on 2GB base + 20 × 0.1GB per player + your server type, rounded up.
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Prices shown for a 5GB Paper/Spigot plan — a common setup for 20 players.
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