Small group baseline
Minecraft Java starts from a 12 player example with moderate backups, then adjusts RAM and storage as player slots, mods, and retention change.
Free planning tool
Game Server Hosting Cost Calculator
Estimate monthly hosting cost, RAM, storage, backup size, and whether a Cloudflare preview or paid dedicated game server makes sense for your group.
Planning assumptions
Preview before paid capacity
Cloudflare previews validate checkout and setup first. Paid Hetzner capacity is reserved for groups that need persistent servers and direct game ports.
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Cost calculator FAQ
How accurate is the game server cost estimate?
The calculator is a planning estimate. RAM, storage, and backup needs vary by game, mod load, world size, player behavior, and update cadence.
When should a group start with a Cloudflare preview?
A small private group can use a Cloudflare preview to validate checkout, control-panel actions, logs, and setup before paying for persistent infrastructure.
When does Reactor recommend a paid game server?
A paid Hetzner-backed server is the right next step when the group needs direct TCP or UDP game ports, larger community capacity, or persistent production hosting.
This calculator is an estimate for planning. Exact needs vary by world size, mod load, tick rate, player behavior, and game updates. Cloudflare previews are for lifecycle and control-panel validation. Paid production game servers move to direct TCP/UDP hosting when required.