RAM Guide
RAM for 8 Players
A 8-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 $2.70/mo |
| Paper/Spigot | 4GB | from $3.60/mo |
| Light Mods | 5GB | from $4.50/mo |
| Heavy Mods | 8GB | from $7.20/mo |
Based on 2GB base + 8 × 0.1GB per player + your server type, rounded up.
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Prices shown for a 4GB Paper/Spigot plan — a common setup for 8 players.
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