RAM Guide
RAM for 5 Players
A 5-player Minecraft server needs roughly 3GB for vanilla, up to 7GB for heavy modpacks. Here's the exact breakdown.
| Server type | RAM needed | From /mo |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 3GB | from $12.00/mo |
| Paper/Spigot | 3GB | from $12.00/mo |
| Light Mods | 4GB | from $12.00/mo |
| Heavy Mods | 7GB | from $24.00/mo |
Based on 2GB base + 5 × 0.05GB per player + your server type, rounded up.
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Prices shown for a 3GB Paper/Spigot plan — a common setup for 5 players.
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