Hello I am wondering why there is a big difference in prices for minecraft hosting.
Some companies sell for $15 a GB and other companies sell for $3 a GB.
For example I was with MCProHosting for a 4 GB server for $55/month and it was good but it was too expensive so then I went to GGServers for a 4 GB server for $12/month and it was pretty much the same thing.
Why do host sell the same thing at such different price?
It has a lot of other components. Choosing a more expensive server could give you things like:
-More bandwidth
-A dedicated box
-DDoS protection
-A better CPU
-SSDs
-RAID
-Higher Uptime
-Better support
among other things.
You should pay attention to more than just the RAM. Do your research; read what's in the box, look up reviews, etc. You wouldn't want to get a terrible 4 GB server for $12 a month and be forced to buy a better one later on.
It has a lot of other components. Choosing a more expensive server could give you things like:
-More bandwidth
-A dedicated box
-DDoS protection
-A better CPU
-SSDs
-RAID
-Higher Uptime
-Better support
among other things.
You should pay attention to more than just the RAM. Do your research; read what's in the box, look up reviews, etc. You wouldn't want to get a terrible 4 GB server for $12 a month and be forced to buy a better one later on.
I didn't mean that the RAM was the same I meant that when me and my players are on the server it is pretty much the same experience on both hosts but for 1 I paid 5x the price?
I didn't mean that the RAM was the same I meant that when me and my players are on the server it is pretty much the same experience on both hosts but for 1 I paid 5x the price?
It's not always going to be immediately noticeable.
I have no personal experience with GGServers or MCProhosting. Though, according to their website, MCProhosting offers free DDoS protection. That stuff takes a lot of bandwidth and wouldn't be covered in a $12 price (some companies offer DDoS protection alone for $15+).
When you're dealing with a company that offers a high premium over it's competitors, you're getting a silent guarantee of support and reliability.
Is MCProhosting earning more money than GGServers? Most probably. It's up to you whether you want the extra support and protection, though I personally think it is.
The general rule of thumb is "you get what you pay for", and it's certainly true in most cases. In my personal experiences, hosts that charge $6 / GB or more are the ones that are most able to uphold a good standard of quality and support.
Now, there is no "best" host, and there never will be a best host. There is only the best host for you and your personal needs.
Here's a small list of what you should do before choosing a host.
Contact Support
See if they respond quickly and seem knowledgeable. Ask about the company's hardware and services. I personally go for the company that is fast with their responses, is knowledgeable in their answers, is friendly to the client, and really seems like they enjoy their job and what they're doing.
Sometimes, support team members don't even know about the company they work for!
Check Hardware
A lot of companies like to run Intel Xeon E5/E5V2 and E3V2/E3V3 processors. The Intel Xeon E3 line is very well known for excellent single-threaded performance and high clock rates. Game Servers, Minecraft especially, enjoy the benefits that high clock rates and a focus on single-threaded applications can bring.
I would also always choose SSDs for Minecraft. The faster random I/O as well as sustained read & write speeds can make a massive difference in the performance of your server. Your server will load faster, your world will generate faster, and your server will access configuration files and SQLite databases faster.
Check Network / Location
I personally consider a good network one that is well-connected and route-optimized to bring the lowest possible latency and hgihest speeds to you and your players. Ask the support team for a Test IP that you can ping, traceroute, or join in-game.
Make sure you're choosing a location near you, or near where your players are going to be.
If you expect to serve a mainly U.S. target of players, I'd choose Dallas or Chicago.
If you expect to serve both U.S. and European players, choose New York.
If you expect to serve both U.S. and Central American users, choose Dallas or Miami.
If you expect to serve U.S. and Australian/Asian users, Phoenix or Los Angeles is the way to go.
There are also plenty of Minecraft server hosts that supply servers directly out of places like Australia, Asia, Europe, etc. - So don't forget to look for them!
Basically, be sure to do your research before you choose a host.
Best of luck!
- Wyatt
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When there's a big difference in price, there's a big difference in quality. As Wyatt said, "you get what you pay for". This is very true, although it doesn't mean find the most expensive host and expect them to be the best, because the chances are they won't be the right host for you.
As Wyatt also said, it is true that there is no best hosting company. Each customer has different requirements for their server and each company provides a slightly (or extremely) different service. Location is a big one, if the server is just for you and some friends you know in real life, why buy a server from Australia if you live in Europe? 1. Your latency won't be even nearly as good as if you'd gone with a European host. 2. Australian servers are generally more expensive (can be 2 or 3x the price). This doesn't make them an any better host.
So you're saying it's a scam? Dedicated servers are not shared by definition.
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Some companies sell for $15 a GB and other companies sell for $3 a GB.
For example I was with MCProHosting for a 4 GB server for $55/month and it was good but it was too expensive so then I went to GGServers for a 4 GB server for $12/month and it was pretty much the same thing.
Why do host sell the same thing at such different price?
It has a lot of other components. Choosing a more expensive server could give you things like:
-More bandwidth
-A dedicated box
-DDoS protection
-A better CPU
-SSDs
-RAID
-Higher Uptime
-Better support
among other things.
You should pay attention to more than just the RAM. Do your research; read what's in the box, look up reviews, etc. You wouldn't want to get a terrible 4 GB server for $12 a month and be forced to buy a better one later on.
I didn't mean that the RAM was the same I meant that when me and my players are on the server it is pretty much the same experience on both hosts but for 1 I paid 5x the price?
Nuff said...
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It's not always going to be immediately noticeable.
I have no personal experience with GGServers or MCProhosting. Though, according to their website, MCProhosting offers free DDoS protection. That stuff takes a lot of bandwidth and wouldn't be covered in a $12 price (some companies offer DDoS protection alone for $15+).
When you're dealing with a company that offers a high premium over it's competitors, you're getting a silent guarantee of support and reliability.
Is MCProhosting earning more money than GGServers? Most probably. It's up to you whether you want the extra support and protection, though I personally think it is.
Now, there is no "best" host, and there never will be a best host. There is only the best host for you and your personal needs.
Here's a small list of what you should do before choosing a host.
Contact Support
See if they respond quickly and seem knowledgeable. Ask about the company's hardware and services. I personally go for the company that is fast with their responses, is knowledgeable in their answers, is friendly to the client, and really seems like they enjoy their job and what they're doing.
Sometimes, support team members don't even know about the company they work for!
Check Hardware
A lot of companies like to run Intel Xeon E5/E5V2 and E3V2/E3V3 processors. The Intel Xeon E3 line is very well known for excellent single-threaded performance and high clock rates. Game Servers, Minecraft especially, enjoy the benefits that high clock rates and a focus on single-threaded applications can bring.
I would also always choose SSDs for Minecraft. The faster random I/O as well as sustained read & write speeds can make a massive difference in the performance of your server. Your server will load faster, your world will generate faster, and your server will access configuration files and SQLite databases faster.
Check Network / Location
I personally consider a good network one that is well-connected and route-optimized to bring the lowest possible latency and hgihest speeds to you and your players. Ask the support team for a Test IP that you can ping, traceroute, or join in-game.
Make sure you're choosing a location near you, or near where your players are going to be.
If you expect to serve a mainly U.S. target of players, I'd choose Dallas or Chicago.
If you expect to serve both U.S. and European players, choose New York.
If you expect to serve both U.S. and Central American users, choose Dallas or Miami.
If you expect to serve U.S. and Australian/Asian users, Phoenix or Los Angeles is the way to go.
There are also plenty of Minecraft server hosts that supply servers directly out of places like Australia, Asia, Europe, etc. - So don't forget to look for them!
Basically, be sure to do your research before you choose a host.
Best of luck!
- Wyatt
As Wyatt also said, it is true that there is no best hosting company. Each customer has different requirements for their server and each company provides a slightly (or extremely) different service. Location is a big one, if the server is just for you and some friends you know in real life, why buy a server from Australia if you live in Europe? 1. Your latency won't be even nearly as good as if you'd gone with a European host. 2. Australian servers are generally more expensive (can be 2 or 3x the price). This doesn't make them an any better host.
I've written a guide that kind of covers your question. It's still a work in progress, but it is quite extensive. If you're interested, you can take a look here: http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1860461-guide-finding-the-right-server-host
- Mitch
I am a representative of Shockbyte.
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They're shared hosting.
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So you're saying it's a scam? Dedicated servers are not shared by definition.
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