RAM Guide
RAM for 30 Players
A 30-player Minecraft server needs roughly 5GB for vanilla, up to 10GB for heavy modpacks. Here's the exact breakdown.
| Server type | RAM needed | From /mo |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 5GB | from $4.50/mo |
| Paper/Spigot | 6GB | from $5.40/mo |
| Light Mods | 7GB | from $6.30/mo |
| Heavy Mods | 10GB | from $9.00/mo |
Based on 2GB base + 30 × 0.1GB per player + your server type, rounded up.
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Prices shown for a 6GB Paper/Spigot plan — a common setup for 30 players.
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