RAM Calculator
Find the perfect plan for your Minecraft server. Tell us how you play and we'll recommend the right amount of RAM.
Popular Modpacks & RAM Requirements
Based on our plans from 3GB to 20GB RAM
Vanilla / Paper
LIGHT
No mods, optimized gameplay
3-4 GB
RAM
5-15
Players
$15-20
/Month
Cobblemon
LIGHT
~50 mods · Pokémon in Minecraft
4-6 GB
RAM
5-20
Players
$20-30
/Month
Better MC
MEDIUM
~150 mods · Enhanced vanilla
6-8 GB
RAM
5-25
Players
$30-40
/Month
SkyFactory 4
MEDIUM
~200 mods · Skyblock automation
6-8 GB
RAM
5-20
Players
$30-40
/Month
RLCraft
MEDIUM
~180 mods · Hardcore survival
6-10 GB
RAM
5-30
Players
$30-50
/Month
Create: Above & Beyond
HEAVY
~200 mods · Automation focus
8-12 GB
RAM
5-20
Players
$40-60
/Month
Pixelmon
HEAVY
~250 mods · Full Pokémon experience
8-12 GB
RAM
10-40
Players
$40-60
/Month
Vault Hunters
EXTREME
~300 mods · Dungeon roguelike
12-16 GB
RAM
5-25
Players
$60-80
/Month
All The Mods 10
EXTREME
~400 mods · Kitchen sink
12-20 GB
RAM
5-30
Players
$60-100
/Month
General RAM Guide by Server Type
| Server Type | Mods/Plugins | Players | RAM | Our Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla / Paper | 0-20 | 1-15 | 3-4 GB | Axolotl / Cat |
| Light Modpack | 20-80 | 5-25 | 4-6 GB | Cat / Wolf |
| Medium Modpack | 80-180 | 5-40 | 6-10 GB | Wolf / Bee / Panda |
| Heavy Modpack | 180-300 | 10-50 | 10-16 GB | Panda / Fox / Iron Golem |
| Extreme Modpack | 300+ | 10-100+ | 16-20 GB | Iron Golem / Sniffer |