# What does a Minecraft server cost in 2026? – RAM not slots

What does a Minecraft server cost in 2026? Paper 4–8 GB, modpack 12–16 GB. Power vs renting, slot traps, Frankfurt.

**Quick answer:** **Minecraft server cost** in 2026 is **RAM and CPU**, not “32 slots”. Paper friends: 4–8 GB. Modpack: 12–16 GB. 24/7 rent in Frankfurt often beats a home PC past 4 players.

SetupPlayersRAM

Paper vanilla / light plugins4–104 GB

Paper + economy15–306–8 GB

Modpack8–1612–16 GB

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