RAM Guide
RAM for 50 Players
A 50-player Minecraft server needs roughly 7GB for vanilla, up to 12GB for heavy modpacks. Here's the exact breakdown.
| Server type | RAM needed | From /mo |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 7GB | from $6.30/mo |
| Paper/Spigot | 8GB | from $7.20/mo |
| Light Mods | 9GB | from $8.10/mo |
| Heavy Mods | 12GB | from $10.80/mo |
Based on 2GB base + 50 × 0.1GB per player + your server type, rounded up.
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Prices shown for a 8GB Paper/Spigot plan — a common setup for 50 players.
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