Looking at server plans and not sure what you are paying for? In this article you will learn what drives cost, how to plan a budget, and when £0 with SquidServers is the smartest choice.

What changes the price

Prices change based on a few simple things.
You pay more for 24.7 uptime.
You pay more for higher RAM and CPU.
You pay more for extras like backups and support.
Local hosting with SquidServers costs £0, but the server uses your own PC while you play.

Typical paths and what they cost

Local hosting with SquidServers is free to use. You set RAM and your files stay on your machine.

Paid hosting charges monthly for resources and features. You still manage versions and mods, but the server is always on.

Realms is a simple subscription for small, mostly vanilla play.

A simple budget plan

Decide first if you really need the server awake all day. If not, start with SquidServers and spend £0. Use a RAM baseline. For 1 to 5 vanilla players, try 2 to 3 GB. For 6 to 10, try 4 GB. For heavier packs, add 2 to 4 GB. Start small, test, and only upgrade if you need it.