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Compared 17 October 2026

FalixNodes alternative: always on, no activity checks

FalixNodes' free plan gives 2.5 GB of shared RAM, stops 10 minutes after the last player leaves and asks players now and then if they are still there. Its paid plans cost €2.00 per GB of RAM plus €2.00 per CPU thread, with 4 GB from €12.00 a month. PlayNHost's 4 GB plan is €9.99 a month, online 24/7.

  • 72-hour money-back guarantee
  • 24/7 website chat and tickets
  • Prices include VAT
  • 24/7Online on every plan, with no queue to start
  • 72 hMoney-back guarantee on your first payment
  • 20,000+Modpacks you install with one click
  • 5Regions: Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia

Monthly price for the same RAM

RAMFalixNodesPlayNHost Our pick
4 GB€12.00Starter 4 GB€9.9916% lessVAT included

FalixNodes: €2.00 per GB of RAM and €2.00 per CPU thread, monthly. Source: falixnodes.net, 17 October 2026.

FalixNodes and PlayNHost side by side

FalixNodesPlayNHost
Free plan2.5 GB shared RAM, 1 CPU core, 10 GB storageSourceNone: every server is paid
Free plan online 24/7No: stops 10 minutes after the last player leavesSourceYes, it stays online 24/7 until you stop it
Activity checksOn the free plan, the server may ask in chat if you are still thereSourceNone
QueueUsually none; a short queue when a free machine is busySourceNo queue: it starts when you press Start

What you get with PlayNHost

  • Always online

    Your server keeps running when everyone logs off, so friends in other time zones can join whenever they like.

  • No queue, no waking it up

    Press Start and it boots. Nobody has to wait in line or stay online to keep it awake.

  • A panel you can try first

    Click around a real server dashboard before you pay: console, files, backups and modpacks.

  • 20,000+ modpacks in one click

    Pick a pack and press install. The panel sets the right Minecraft version and loader for you.

  • Backups included

    3 backup slots on every plan, and you can download your world whenever you want.

  • The price you see is the price you pay

    VAT included, billed monthly. Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or Link.

Try the panel

This is our real control panel, not a video. Click around your sample server: nothing is saved and nothing is charged.

Switch from FalixNodes in three steps

  1. 1

    Pick a plan

    Choose the RAM you need. Your server is ready about 2 to 5 minutes after payment.

  2. 2

    Bring your world

    Download your world from FalixNodes as a zip, upload it in the file manager or over SFTP, and unzip it in one click.

  3. 3

    Invite your friends

    Share the address and play. Not for you? Ask within 72 hours and you get your money back.

Choose PlayNHost if

  • Your server should stay up when nobody is online, with no activity checks.
  • You want a lower monthly price for 4 GB.
See Minecraft plans

Choose FalixNodes if

  • You want a free server and play together in sessions: Falix's free plan costs nothing and friends can start it.
  • You want to pick CPU threads separately from RAM.

Every PlayNHost Minecraft server includes

  • Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia
  • Yes, it stays online 24/7 until you stop it
  • No queue: it starts when you press Start
  • 72-hour money-back guarantee
  • 3 backup slots included
  • 20,000+ modpacks and a plugin installer, one click each
  • Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Link; BLIK in zloty
  • Prices include VAT
  • 24/7 website chat and tickets
  • Ready in about 2 to 5 minutes after payment

Questions

Can I move my FalixNodes world to PlayNHost?

Download your world folder as a zip from your current host, then upload it in the PlayNHost panel's file manager or over SFTP and set it as the level name in server.properties.

Is there a free plan at PlayNHost?

No. Every PlayNHost server is paid, which keeps it online 24/7. The smallest Minecraft plan is €2.49 a month.

How fast is a PlayNHost Minecraft server ready?

About 2 to 5 minutes after payment. You then run everything from the PlayNHost panel: console, files, backups and modpacks.

Can I change my plan later?

Yes. You can move to a bigger or smaller plan from the panel, and your world and files stay where they are.

What if PlayNHost is not right for me?

Ask within 72 hours of your first payment and you get your money back.

Other comparisons

Prices and features of FalixNodes come from its own website on 17 October 2026 and may have changed since; check its site before you decide. PlayNHost is not affiliated with FalixNodes. Product names are the trademarks of their owners.

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