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Why SquidServers?
Feature |  SquidServers |  Apex |  Aternos |  CubeCoders AMP |  E4MC |  Essential |  Minehut |  playit.gg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Can leave worldServer stays online when you leave the world | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
FreeNo monthly fees or hidden costs | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 4 hour daily limit | Yes |
Stable ConnectionReliable, lag-free gameplay | Yes | Yes | Laggy at times | Yes | Mod-based hosting | P2P connection | Laggy at times | Yes |
No Port ForwardingWorks behind any firewall or router | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Server SetupEasy server setup and configuration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not a server | Not a server | Yes | No |
SquidServers Wins Every Category
While alternatives check some of the boxes, SquidServers has every feature a self hosted Minecraft server needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! SquidServers is completely free. There are no hidden fees.
Nope! SquidServers includes built-in tunneling services, provided by playit.gg, that can make your server accessible without port forwarding. However, for the best performance, we recommend port forwarding when possible.
SquidServers supports thousands of modpacks from Modrinth, as well as custom mod installations via CurseForge Server Packs.
SquidServers is not a hosting service, it is a desktop application. This means your server is only online when your computer is turned on and running SquidServers.
Yes! SquidServers has Bedrock Dedicated Server support and it supports crossplay between Java Edition and Bedrock Edition using GeyserMC.
SquidServers runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. We recommend at least 4GB of RAM (8GB for modded servers) and Java 17 or higher. The app will help you install the correct Java version if needed.
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