ElytraNode vs Aternos Aternos

Aternos is free. You pay with your time.

ElytraNode gives you instant servers, 24/7 uptime, and full control, without the queues.

Java & Bedrock Edition Servers

1-Click Mods/Plugins Install

15,000+ Modpacks Available

24/7 Technical Support

NVMe Storage & Free DDoS Protection

No commitment · 7-day money-back guarantee

Tired of lag, queues, and downtime?

Aternos is free, but free means queues, lag, and no support. It was never built for a reliable multiplayer experience.

It gets very laggy.

Most Aternos' servers can barely handle basic worlds, let alone mods.

Waiting in queues.

Queues can take 15 to 30 minutes every time you want to join your world.

No live support

Let’s be honest, who’s offering 24/7 support for a free product?

Hosting that works the way you thought it should.

Enjoy 100% ad-free experience.

We don't force ads on your server, your players, or your experience. ElytraNode is 100% ad-free.

Full control over customization.

We give you the tools and features to truly make your world your own. Mods, plugins, settings, backups, you are in control of everything.

Your server is online 24/7 with backups

Your server runs non-stop and backs itself up so you’re protected from crashes, griefers, or mistakes

Get everything Aternos has and more

ElytraNode gives you all the core features of Aternos plus the power, speed, and flexibility Aternos can’t offer.

All Minecraft versions supported

From classic builds to the latest release, plus Forge, Fabric and Paper, one click away.

Automatic backups

Hourly, daily and weekly offsite backups run automatically, restore with a single click.

24/7 Customer Support

The support that will fix your farms, troubleshoot plugins, and even join your server when necessary, around 15 minutes on average.

Unlimited server setups

Own as many server setups as your disk space allows.

Live player manager

Instantly view and edit player inventories, Ender Chests, teleport players, or give items in real time.

One-click mod/plugin installer

Install any mod, plugin or modpack instantly from the panel, no manual uploads.

Play with as many people as you want

No forced player caps, invite as many friends as your plan's RAM can handle.

Lag-free experience

Pre-allocated RAM and tuned JVM flags keep your world running at 20 TPS.

Server is online 24/7

Always-on hosting with no sleep mode, your world is there whenever players are.

Free subdomains

Free custom subdomains for every server setup, share your world with a clean link.

Ryzen 9 7900 · DDR5 · NVMe hardware

Latest-gen Ryzen 9 7900 CPUs with DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSDs on every plan.

SSH & SFTP access on every plan

Full shell and SFTP access on every plan, run custom scripts, screen/tmux, and manage files your way.

TCPShield-grade DDoS protection

TCPShield-grade mitigation absorbs attacks before they ever reach your server.

Java + Bedrock crossplay included

Java and Bedrock players join the same world, Geyser and Floodgate preconfigured.

Free proxy, Limbo & Discord bot hosting

Velocity/BungeeCord proxy, Limbo server and Discord bot hosting with all plans, plus a free .fun domain on yearly billing.

Automatic presets (plugins, mods, configs)

Skip manual setup, our presets automatically install plugins, mods, and configure files.

Minecraft players on support (~15 min replies)

The support that will fix your farms, troubleshoot plugins, and even join your server when necessary, around 15 minutes on average.

Aternos

Basic

Launch your server today. It only takes 60 seconds to get a server running with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our plans start at just $2/GB/month. Whatever size your group is, there’s a plan that fits you. Check out our pricing section to see our current plans and find the one that's right for you.

We accept payments via Stripe (which supports most credit/debit cards worldwide) and PayPal to ensure a smooth and secure checkout process.

Yes. All new customers are covered by our 7-day money-back guarantee.

You can easily manage multiple servers from a single account in our control panel. Each server can be configured independently.

We constantly run promotions and discounts. Check our coupons page for active promotions and the latest deals.

You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your plan at any time instantly.

The amount of RAM you need depends on the number of players, mods, and plugins you plan to use. Our RAM calculator can help you estimate your requirements.

We use AMD Ryzen 7 3800X or better CPUs, fast NVMe SSD storage and DDR4 RAM to ensure lag-free performance.

Yes! Our one-click installer lets you add mods, plugins, datapacks, and modpacks effortlessly from Modrinth, CurseForge, and FTB.

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