Minecraft hosting compared
Beacon Hosting vs Apex Hosting
At 8 GB, Beacon is US$2.00 a month cheaper than Apex Hosting (US$18.00 against US$20.00). We're Beacon Hosting, so we're biased. Every figure for Apex Hosting comes from its own website, linked below, and there's a section on when Apex Hosting is the better choice.
Apex Hosting's figures were checked on 22 October 2026 and may be incorrect or out of date. Check Apex Hosting's site before you buy. Beacon's figures are live from our store.
Side by side
| Beacon Hosting (live) | Apex Hosting (Standard Java plans), 22 October 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 GB, per month | US$9.00 | US$10.50 |
| 8 GB, per month | US$18.00 | US$20.00 |
| Per GB of RAM | US$2.25 | US$2.50–2.63 |
| Current offers | None: the same price at renewal | 25% off the first order (code APEX25) |
| CPU | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Varies by region; EX Series: Ryzen 9 5900X (US, EU) or Ryzen 7 5800X (Australia, Singapore) |
| Locations | 2 | 14 |
| Free trial | 3-day free trial | — |
| Refund | 7-day money-back guarantee on a new server's first payment | 7-day refund from when the server is created, given only with a reason |
| DDoS protection | Yes | Yes |
| Backups | 7 backups included | Daily off-site backups; one kept by default |
| Support | Reply within 4 hours, Monday to Friday | 24/7 live chat and tickets |
Regular monthly prices, paid monthly, in US dollars. "—" means Apex Hosting's site didn't say.
When Apex Hosting is the better choice
- One of the best-known Minecraft hosts (it has taken over MCProHosting)
- 14 locations
- 24/7 live chat
When Beacon is the better choice
- One named CPU on every plan, and a current one
- 7 backups kept rather than one
- A money-back guarantee with no reason needed, and a free trial
About these figures
- Apex's prices weren't re-read on 7 November 2026, so they're from 22 October.
Questions
- Is Beacon Hosting cheaper than Apex Hosting?
- At 8 GB, Beacon is US$2.00 a month cheaper than Apex Hosting (US$18.00 against US$20.00). Beacon charges the same price at renewal. Apex Hosting's figures are from its own website on 22 October 2026 and may have changed since.
- Which CPU do Beacon Hosting and Apex Hosting use?
- Beacon Hosting: Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Apex Hosting: Varies by region; EX Series: Ryzen 9 5900X (US, EU) or Ryzen 7 5800X (Australia, Singapore). Apex Hosting's figures are from its own website on 22 October 2026 and may have changed since.
- Do Beacon Hosting and Apex Hosting offer a free trial or refund?
- Beacon Hosting: a 3-day free trial and a 7-day money-back guarantee on a new server's first payment. Apex Hosting: 7-day refund from when the server is created, given only with a reason. Apex Hosting's figures are from its own website on 22 October 2026 and may have changed since.
- Should I choose Beacon Hosting or Apex Hosting?
- Choose Apex Hosting for one of the best-known Minecraft hosts (it has taken over MCProHosting); 14 locations; 24/7 live chat. Choose Beacon Hosting for one named CPU on every plan, and a current one; 7 backups kept rather than one; A money-back guarantee with no reason needed, and a free trial.
Sources
- Apex Hosting: Pricing
- Beacon Hosting: plans, prices and locations, live