Selecting a Plan
Understand LeaderHost's plan lineup and choose the right RAM tier for your Minecraft server.
Choosing the right plan is the most important decision before deploying. LeaderHost offers a single flat lineup of 8 plans, all running on the same enterprise hardware. The only difference between plans is RAM, CPU allocation, backups, and storage.
The Plans
| Plan | RAM | vCPU | Storage | Bandwidth | DDoS | Backups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2 GB DDR5 | 1 @ 5.5GHz | 10 GB NVMe | Unmetered | Included | 0 Slots |
| Basic | 4 GB DDR5 | 2 @ 5.5GHz | 20 GB NVMe | Unmetered | Included | 1 Slot |
| Pro | 6 GB DDR5 | 3 @ 5.5GHz | 35 GB NVMe | Unmetered | Included | 2 Slots |
| Elite | 8 GB DDR5 | 4 @ 5.5GHz | 50 GB NVMe | Unmetered | Included | 2 Slots |
| Ultra | 12 GB DDR5 | 5 @ 5.5GHz | 70 GB NVMe | Unmetered | Included | 3 Slots |
| Max | 16 GB DDR5 | 5 @ 5.5GHz | 90 GB NVMe | Unmetered | Included | 3 Slots |
| Beast | 24 GB DDR5 | 6 @ 5.5GHz | 120 GB NVMe | Unmetered | Included | 3 Slots |
| Titan | 32 GB DDR5 | 8 @ 5.5GHz | 150 GB NVMe | Unmetered | Included | 3 Slots |
Every plan runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at up to 5.5GHz with DDR5 5200MHz RAM and Gen 4 NVMe storage.
How to Choose
STEP 1 — Estimate your player count
Under 10 players? Starter or Basic is fine. 10 to 30 players with plugins? Pro or Elite. Large public server or modpacks? Ultra and above.
STEP 2 — Check your modpack requirements
Vanilla Minecraft runs well on 2 to 4 GB. Light modpacks (under 100 mods) need 6 to 8 GB. Heavy modpacks like ATM or All the Mods need 12 GB or more. Always add a buffer above the minimum.
STEP 3 — Think about growth
It is easier to upgrade than to migrate. If you expect your community to grow in the next few months, start one plan higher than you think you need.
RAM Reference for Minecraft
| Setup | Minimum RAM | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla SMP | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| SMP with plugins (Paper/Purpur) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Light modpack (under 100 mods) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Medium modpack (100 to 200 mods) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Heavy modpack (200+ mods) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Large public server or network | 16 GB | 24 GB+ |
You can upgrade your plan at any time from the billing panel. Downtime during upgrades is typically under 2 minutes.
Some plans may occasionally show as sold out due to high demand. Enable stock notifications in your account to be alerted when availability opens up.