Minecraft Server RAM Calculator
Pick your server type and how many players you expect - we'll estimate the RAM you need and match it to a plan.
Recommended RAM
6GB
for a Paper / Spigot server with ~20 players
Estimates based on typical Minecraft workloads. Modded servers and large worlds may need more - you can upgrade anytime.
How much RAM does a Minecraft server need?
RAM requirements depend mostly on three things: your server software, the number of concurrent players, and how many mods or plugins you run. Vanilla and Bedrock servers are the lightest; Paper and Spigot add overhead for plugins; modded Fabric and Forge servers are the most memory-hungry because every mod loads content into memory.
As a rule of thumb, start with the recommendation above and give yourself headroom if you plan to add large worlds, heavy modpacks, or grow your community. On AwakeNode you can upgrade your plan at any time without losing your world.
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