Nodecraft alternative
Sydney Minecraft hosting, 42% less than Nodecraft
Nodecraft Pro is a polished, always-on server at about US$5 per GB. Ours is an always-on Sydney server at A$4 per GB. Once converted, that is less than half their price on a 4GB plan.
42%
less per GB of RAM
at every matched plan size
A$141.27
saved per year on 4GB
against their converted list price
A$4
per GB, per month
billed in Australian dollars
Nodecraft is a US company with a well-regarded panel and Sydney among its 28 locations. Its 24/7 product is Nodecraft Pro; the cheaper Lite range hibernates when nobody is online, so Pro is the like-for-like comparison here. On that comparison the price gap is the widest on this site.
We are cheaper at every size
Matched gigabyte for gigabyte, at list price, with no promotional code applied on either side. Nodecraft quotes in US dollars, so their converted column is the best case, before your card’s foreign transaction fee.
| RAM | FadedServers (AUD) | Nodecraft (USD list) | Nodecraft ≈ AUD | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2GBWeathered Copper | A$8/mo | US$9.98/moPro 2GB | ≈ A$13.87/mo | 42% |
| 4GBCopper | A$16/mo | US$19.98/moPro 4GB | ≈ A$27.77/mo | 42% |
| 6GBRedstone | A$24/mo | US$29.98/moPro 6GB | ≈ A$41.67/mo | 42% |
Nodecraft pricing recorded 6 September 2026 at list price, no coupon applied. Converted at A$1 = US$0.72 (mid-market rate, rounded, 6 September 2026); the rate moves daily and most Australian cards add a foreign transaction fee on USD charges, so the real cost is typically higher than the converted column. Only sizes Nodecraft publishes a fixed price for are shown. Prices are theirs to change at any time, so check their site before deciding.
Nodecraft advertises a first-month sale price (US$13.99 on Pro 4GB when we checked) and a free 24-hour trial; the table uses the regular monthly price. If you pick Australian dollars at their checkout instead, the same Pro 4GB plan was listed at A$31.98, higher than the converted US figure shown. Their Lite range (from A$18.98 at 4GB) is cheaper than Pro but hibernates when the server is empty.
The rest of the comparison
4 things you gain by switching, and 4 where we sit level with Nodecraft. We mark the ties as ties.
Price per GB of RAM
FadedServers
A$4/GB per month
Nodecraft
US$5/GB per month on Pro (about A$6.94 converted)
About 42% less for an always-on server, before your card adds a foreign transaction fee to a USD charge. On a 4GB server that is roughly A$141 a year.
Always online
FadedServers
Every plan runs 24/7
Nodecraft
Pro runs 24/7; Lite hibernates when empty
Lite is their budget option and a clever one, but a server that has to be woken up is not the same product as one that is simply there. Every plan we sell is the always-on kind.
Choosing a location
FadedServers
Nothing to choose. Every plan is Sydney, Equinix SY5
Nodecraft
One of 28+ locations, selected at checkout
We host Australian servers for Australian players and that is the whole product. The wrong dropdown at checkout puts your server in Melbourne, Auckland or Dallas, and moving it afterwards is a support ticket.
Plan sizes
FadedServers
Every 1GB from 1GB to 10GB, then 12, 14 and 16GB
Nodecraft
From 2GB, in 1GB steps, via their plan builder
A small win: we sell a 1GB plan for a handful of friends on vanilla. Their smallest is 2GB.
Control panel
FadedServers
FadedPanel, built and updated in-house
Nodecraft
NodePanel, built in-house
Both hosts run their own software. Theirs is known for saving and swapping game instances; ours for engine and version swapping, a datapack browser, scheduled restarts and backups, and a live player inventory editor.
Billing currency
FadedServers
Australian dollars
Nodecraft
US dollars, or Australian dollars at a higher list price
Credit where it is due: Nodecraft lets you pay in AUD. Just compare the AUD figure they quote with the converted USD one before you pick.
DDoS protection
FadedServers
Included on every plan
Nodecraft
Included on every plan
Player slots
FadedServers
Unlimited
Nodecraft
Unlimited
Switching takes about ten minutes
Download your world and plugins from Nodecraft, upload them here, then pick your server software. Your builds, inventories and permissions come across untouched, and your Nodecraft server keeps running until you are happy. With 40% off your first cycle, trying us costs a couple of dollars.
Memory
Copper
4GB RAM · Monthly
A$9.60/mo
then A$16/mo ongoing
Code 40GAMEVPS applied at checkout for 40% off your first cycle
24-hour money-back guarantee. DDoS protection included. Online in about 60 seconds.
What server owners say
Five-star reviews from the HostPicker archive, quoted as written.
“Faded servers offered some of the best prices on VPS and Dedicated servers after comparing to my old host... i have received loads of assistance through their various avenues to get support fast and easy.”
“From Rust, Arma 3 and their VPS services all have outstanding performance no matter how much stress we put on the server. The DDOS protection is great compared to other server hosting companies that I've used in the past.”
“With multiple DDoS attempts towards my server and no downtime, I was surprised at their high quality protection. With excellent DDoS protection, cheap servers and immaculate support, what more could you want?”
“This is by far the best and cheapest hosting in Australia. I've used 3 really big hosting companies over my time - but Faded-Servers is beats them all! There is no lag. The support is really nice and fast.”
“I've been loving the experience ever since. Tickets are answered within minutes and I would recommend this host to anyone that's looking for an Australian Game Hosting provider.”
Before you switch
Yes, by a wide margin on the always-on product. Our Minecraft plans are A$4 per GB per month. Nodecraft Pro is US$5 per GB, which converts to about A$6.94 before your card adds a foreign transaction fee, about 42% more for the same memory. On a 4GB server that gap is around A$141 a year. Their Lite range is cheaper than Pro but hibernates when nobody is online, and it is still above our rate at 4GB.
When we are not the right host
Nodecraft offers a free 24-hour trial and a 7-day money-back guarantee on a first purchase. Ours is a 24-hour money-back guarantee with no free trial. If you want a week to decide, they give you one.
Nodecraft Lite hibernates when nobody is online and lets any friend with a share link wake it. It is still dearer than our 4GB plan, but if that wake-on-demand model is what your group wants, we do not offer an equivalent.
Sources & last checked
Nodecraft details on this page were verified on 6 September 2026 against:
- nodecraft.com, Minecraft server hosting (plans and locations)
- nodecraft.com, Build your own plan (currency selector)
- nodecraft.com, Money-back guarantee
- gameserver.rentals, Nodecraft review
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