Game Server Price Index 2026
How much does a game server really cost? Our analysis of 228 real plans from 6 hosting providers.
What the data says
HostMyGame continuously compares game server hosting plans. This study aggregates every active plan in our database to answer one simple question: how much does a game server actually cost in 2026? All figures come from real prices, not estimates.
- A game server costs €29.86/month on average (median €19.99/month), or about €2.62 per GB of RAM.
- The cheapest games to host start from €1.70/month, while the most demanding (Rust, ARK) average over €41.40/month.
Median price by game — the 10 most compared games
Price by game: all 20 games in the index
| Game | From | Median price | Plans | Cheapest | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecraft (Java) | €1.70 | €20.47 | 67 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| Minecraft (Bedrock) | €1.70 | €19.99 | 57 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| Garry's Mod | €2.32 | €9.28 | 7 | Inovaperf | Full analysis |
| Terraria | €4.28 | €12.98 | 8 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| Valheim | €4.99 | €12.80 | 7 | Hosterfy | Full analysis |
| Hytale | €4.99 | €17.20 | 25 | Hosterfy | Full analysis |
| Stardew Valley | €5.15 | €11.16 | 3 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| Palworld | €5.99 | €20.20 | 25 | Inovaperf | Full analysis |
| Vintage Story | €6.00 | €7.28 | 2 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| RimWorld Together | €6.93 | €8.67 | 3 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| FiveM | €7.72 | €13.73 | 3 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| Necesse | €8.58 | €8.59 | 3 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| RedM | €10.30 | €13.73 | 3 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| StarRupture | €10.40 | €23.99 | 7 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| ARK: Survival Evolved | €11.99 | €29.99 | 23 | Minestrator | Full analysis |
| Primal Carnage: Extinction | €11.99 | €13.99 | 3 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| Rust | €12.84 | €33.75 | 17 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| Satisfactory | €12.88 | €23.99 | 15 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| RuneScape: Dragonwilds | €13.01 | €18.21 | 3 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
| Renown | €15.61 | €20.82 | 3 | Shockbyte | Full analysis |
Hosts ranked by cost per GB of RAM
Frequently asked questions about game server prices
How much does a game server cost per month?
Across the 228 active plans in our index (6 hosts), a game server costs €29.86 per month on average, with a median of €19.99. Entry-level configurations start at €1.70 per month, and the most demanding games exceed €41.40 per month on average.
How much does a game server cost per GB of RAM?
The average observed cost is €2.62 per GB of RAM per month. It is the most reliable benchmark to compare two plans with equal resources, whatever the game.
Why do prices vary so much between games?
Every game has different requirements: a small Minecraft server runs on 2-4 GB of RAM, while recent survival games like Palworld or ARK need 8-16 GB and a beefier CPU. More required resources mechanically means a higher monthly price.
How do I find the cheapest plan for my game?
Spot the cheapest host for your game in the table, then compare its plans in detail on its dedicated page. For a recommendation based on your player count, budget and mods, use our free quiz (2 minutes).
Methodology
Figures computed from 228 active plans across 6 hosts (20 games with at least 2 plans). Indicative monthly prices listed on HostMyGame. Cost per GB of RAM is computed per plan, then averaged. Updated automatically.
Data last updated on July 14, 2026.
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