RAM
~$0.0056 / GB-hour
$4.00 / GB-month
Billed only while runningTrue Pay-As-You-Go Game Hosting
Only pay for the server time you actually use.
Stop paying for idle servers. With our Pay-As-You-Go hosting, you're billed by the minute. Just add credits to your account, spin up a server when you need it, and stop paying for Memory and CPU the second you turn it off.
Running
- RAM Billing
- CPU Billing
- Disk Billing
Stopped
- RAM Paused
- CPU Paused
- Disk Billing
How It Works
Total Control Over Your Costs in 3 Steps
Say goodbye to monthly subscriptions. Here is how you manage your hosting on your terms:
1
Add Prepaid Credits
Top up your account balance. Your credits are shared across every Pay-As-You-Go server you create.
2
Set Your Resource Limits
Choose the exact amount of RAM, CPU, and Disk space you need. You can adjust these limits up or down at any time.
3
Play, Stop, and Save
While your server is running, you pay for RAM, CPU, and Disk. When you stop the server you only pay pennies to keep your disk data saved.
Pricing
Transparent, Per-Minute Pricing
No rounding up to the nearest hour. If you play for 43 minutes, you only pay for 43 minutes.
CPU
~$0.0028 / vCPU-hour
$2.00 / vCPU-month
Billed only while runningDisk
~$0.0003 / GB-hour
$0.20 / GB-month
Billed always, keeping your world safeDatabases
~$0.0021 / database-hour
$1.49 / database-month
Billed only while a database is in useBackup slots
~$0.0014 / slot-hour
$0.99 / slot-month
Billed only while a slot is in use Which is right for you?
Monthly vs. Pay-As-You-Go: Which is right for you?
It comes down to how often the server is actually running.
The Weekend Warriors
4 GB RAM / 2 vCPU / 20 GB disk, running 16 hours a week
~$6.00 / month
If your server is only active on evenings and weekends, RAM and CPU billing stops when you're offline. A massive saving over standard monthly plans.
The 24/7 Communities
4 GB RAM / 2 vCPU / 20 GB disk, running 24/7
$24.00 / month
If your server never sleeps, a standard subscription is the way to go. If you need 24/7 uptime, check out our fixed monthly plans for better predictable pricing.
Checkout will require a minimum $5 deposit.
Pay as you go vs monthly
Keep a monthly plan when the server stays up all cycle. Use pay as you go when you want prepaid hosting that stops RAM and CPU the minute you stop.
| Monthly plan | Pay as you go | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Recurring invoice | Prepaid account credit |
| Stopped server | Full plan price | Disk only, billed by the minute |
| Limits | Plan tiers | Change RAM, CPU, and disk anytime |
| To start | First month | $5 non-refundable deposit to get started |
Why Choose Pay-As-You-Go?
Stop the server, and you stop paying for memory and CPU.
Pause Billing Instantly
Done playing for the night? Stop your server. RAM and CPU costs stop the very same minute. Perfect for testing mods, weekend events, or casual co-op.
Ultimate Flexibility
Forget rigid pricing tiers. Need more RAM for a massive weekend event? Slide the scale up. Need less on Monday? Slide it back down.
No Monthly Surprises
Your server draws from your prepaid balance. We'll alert you when your balance is running low so you're never caught off guard.
Premium Performance
You still get the full AleForge experience: our custom Blacksmith control panel, one-click modpack installs, NVMe SSDs, and enterprise DDoS protection.
Ready when you are
Start when you're ready to play
Add credits, set your limits, and stop paying for memory and CPU the second you turn the server off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to your world, how credits work, and when a monthly plan is the better fit.
Still have questions?
Need a guide for your next quest? Reach out to our friendly team and we will help you level up your server.
Talk To Our TeamIt means you only pay for the exact time you use. You add credits to your account, and we deduct funds per minute only while your server is running. When you power it off, billing for CPU and memory stops instantly. There are no recurring monthly subscriptions.
Even better: we bill by the minute. Play for 43 minutes and you pay for 43 minutes, not a full hour.
Yes. Add credits with Add Funds, then play. Each minute comes out of that balance. No recurring bill.
Yes, if the server is off a lot of the week. Evenings and weekends at 4 GB / 2 vCPU / 20 GB is about $6 a month. Leave that same server on 24/7 and it is about $24, so a monthly plan is usually the better deal.
Your world is completely safe! While RAM and CPU billing stops, your disk storage continues to bill at just $0.20 per GB/month so your files, mods, and progress are securely stored until you're ready to play again.
Navigate to the Billing section and select Add Funds. This single balance is shared across all pay-as-you-go servers on your account. Please note: a minimum initial deposit of $5 is required, and checkout requires enough funds to cover at least 24 hours of your chosen server limits.
Absolutely. You can mix and match hosting styles under the same AleForge account to fit your exact needs.
We won't instantly pull the plug. If your credits hit zero, your server will keep running for 2 hours before safely suspending. You'll have 7 days to add more funds before the server is deleted. We also send automated alerts when your balance gets low!
Manual backups are not included. You can add backup slots when you need them, and a slot is only billed while you are using it.
Still have questions?
Need a guide for your next quest? Reach out to our friendly team and we will help you level up your server.
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