ElytraNode vs Minecraft Realms Minecraft Realms

You’ve outgrown Realms. Time for a real server.

No console. No plugins. No mods. Realms is fine for your first week of Minecraft. ElytraNode is what comes next: full control, strong performance, and crossplay.

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

ElytraNode
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Minecraft Realms

Realms is the most limited host.

Realms doesn’t have full control, strong performance, and customization options.

It's too limiting

You are capped at 10 player slots, no option to upgrade, and small world size.

No mods or plugins

You can’t add Paper, Forge, Fabric, or anything custom. It's Vanilla only.

Too expensive

$7.99/month sounds fair until you realize you’re paying for limits.

Realms is a subscription. ElytraNode is ownership.

Stop paying for limits, start building without them.

Instant Setup
Provisioning completes in around 60 seconds, your server is ready before the world loads.
24/7 uptime
Your server stays online around the clock, no sleep mode, no idle shutdowns.
Beginner-Friendly
Guided setup and a clean panel get new hosts playing in minutes.
High-End Performance
Ryzen 9 CPUs, DDR5 RAM and NVMe storage deliver rock-solid TPS.
Unlimited Players
No forced player caps, invite as many friends as your plan's RAM can handle.
Mods and Plugins
Thousands of mods, plugins and modpacks installable in one click.
Control Panel Access
A modern, responsive panel to manage every aspect of your server.
Crossplay (Java + Bedrock)
Java and Bedrock players join the same world, Geyser and Floodgate preconfigured.
24/7 Support
The support that will fix your farms, troubleshoot plugins, and even join your server when necessary, around 15 minutes on average.
Play Large Worlds
Generous disk and RAM headroom for big worlds, heavy modpacks and busy servers.
Server Customization
Full config, console and file access, tune every startup flag and plugin yourself.
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.
Free hourly/daily/weekly offsite backups
Automatic offsite snapshots at three intervals, restore any point with one click.
TCPShield-grade DDoS protection
TCPShield-grade mitigation absorbs attacks before they ever reach your server.
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.
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Limited resources
Limited to 10
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.