PowerupStack
Plan
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- Apex 6 GB RAM
Minecraft hosting comparisons
Apex Hosting vs PowerupStack
Apex Hosting packages Minecraft servers around a conventional monthly subscription and hands-on support. PowerupStack combines a permanent free starting point with paid compute that follows online time.
PowerupStack: Freemium
Apex Hosting: Paid only
Reviewed August 28, 2026
Choose PowerupStack if
Permanent free tier with on-demand paid compute
Seven managed daily backups on every paid plan
• Storage is billed separately while files remain available
• A newer platform with a smaller support library than Apex
Choose Apex Hosting if
24/7 support, guided setup, and a free server transfer
Apex Hosting tradeoffsNo on-demand billing for offline time
Exact CPU model and storage limit are not published
Equal-RAM paid comparison
6 GB plans: full monthly price and specifications
Use the controls below to compare the full regular competitor monthly rate at different runtimes. PowerupStack uses credits; euro estimates exclude VAT, and storage is billed separately while files remain available. Any headline percentage compares compute only for the selected runtime; the estimator includes selected storage.
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| Specification | PowerupStack Premium 6 GB | Apex 6 GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | PowerupStack Premium 6 GB | Apex 6 GB RAM |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Full monthly price | 1,750 credits (€17.50 before VAT) monthly compute cap | $22.49/month |
| On-demand price | Yes, 7.186859 credits (€0.0719 before VAT) per online hour | No |
| CPU and hardware | 1.75 vCPU quota; bursts to 4 vCPU total on AMD Ryzen 9 9950X depending on region, with DDR5 memory | Shared Ryzen CPU at a published 4.5–4.8 GHz range; the exact model for this package is not stated Transparency concern |
| Storage | 10 credits (€0.10 before VAT) per GB/month, up to 200 GB; seven daily backups included | NVMe SSD storage; Apex does not publish a storage limit for the 6 GB package Transparency concern |
| Backups | Seven managed daily backups included on every paid plan; additional manual backups are available for an extra charge | Automatic daily backup with one rolling panel backup retained |
| DDoS protection | Included | Included |
| Monthly pricing | No fixed subscription; online compute accumulates only to the monthly cap | Yes, fixed monthly subscription |
RAM
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- 6 GB
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- 6 GB
Full monthly price
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- 1,750 credits (€17.50 before VAT) monthly compute cap
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- $22.49/month
On-demand price
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- Yes, 7.186859 credits (€0.0719 before VAT) per online hour
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- No
CPU and hardware
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- 1.75 vCPU quota; bursts to 4 vCPU total on AMD Ryzen 9 9950X depending on region, with DDR5 memory
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- Shared Ryzen CPU at a published 4.5–4.8 GHz range; the exact model for this package is not stated
Transparency concern
Storage
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- 10 credits (€0.10 before VAT) per GB/month, up to 200 GB; seven daily backups included
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- NVMe SSD storage; Apex does not publish a storage limit for the 6 GB package
Transparency concern
Backups
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- Seven managed daily backups included on every paid plan; additional manual backups are available for an extra charge
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- Automatic daily backup with one rolling panel backup retained
DDoS protection
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- Included
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- Included
Monthly pricing
- PowerupStack Premium 6 GB
- No fixed subscription; online compute accumulates only to the monthly cap
- Apex 6 GB RAM
- Yes, fixed monthly subscription
Pay around the hours you actually play
Most groups play only a few hours per day or week. PowerupStack bills compute while online, with a monthly cap, instead of a fixed 24/7 subscription. Scale up for a busy event and back down afterward; the higher rate applies only while needed. Storage is billed separately.
Should you choose Apex Hosting or PowerupStack?
Choose PowerupStack when your server is not online every hour of the month, you want to start free before paying, or you prefer compute charges that stop with the server and never exceed a monthly cap. Choose Apex Hosting when a fixed subscription, free transfer, 24/7 support, and guided setup are worth more than usage-based billing. Both provide 24/7 paid hosting, Java and Bedrock options, mod and plugin support, DDoS protection, file access, backups, and multiple locations.
Common questions
Apex Hosting vs PowerupStack FAQ
It depends on hardware, storage, and online hours. Apex's full 6 GB monthly price is $22.49. PowerupStack bills compute while online up to the live Premium 6 GB monthly cap and bills storage separately.
Yes. Apex advertises mods, plugins, and modpacks. PowerupStack paid plans allow file and custom JAR uploads alongside SFTP and Workshop tools. Confirm the loader, game version, Java version, and RAM.
Apex may appeal if 24/7 guided support and a free transfer are the priority. PowerupStack may be easier to trial because its permanent free tier requires no payment details and the same server can be upgraded later.
Last reviewed August 28, 2026.
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Create a permanent free Java or Bedrock server, then upgrade later for more resources or 24/7 uptime. PowerupStack also hosts multiple games.