FadeHost vs Apex Hosting
Apex Hosting is one of the biggest names in Minecraft hosting, with a large game library and a well-known support team. Here's how the two compare in 2026 — honestly, including when Apex Hosting might be the better pick.
The structural difference
Apex sells fixed per-server plans priced by RAM — every additional server means buying another plan, each billed separately.
FadeHost works differently: you pay for a pool of RAM and storage, and run as many servers inside it as you want. A server slot is $2/month with 1GB RAM and 30GB storage included, and extra RAM is $0.80/GB. Three small servers cost one subscription — not three.
Side by side
| FadeHost | Apex Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One resource pool, split across unlimited servers | Per-server plans, each billed separately |
| Entry price | $2/mo (1GB RAM + 30GB storage included) | Varies by plan — typically $5–12/mo for 2–4GB |
| Extra RAM | $0.80/GB, add or remove anytime | Upgrade to a bigger plan |
| Run multiple servers | Included — split your pool freely | Buy another plan per server |
| DDoS protection | Included | Included |
| Automated backups | Included (daily, off-site) | Varies by plan/tier |
| Free trial | 2 days, $0 due today | Generally no trial |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days | Varies |
| Free migration | Yes — we move your world for you | Varies |
Competitor details based on publicly listed plans as of July 2026 — always check their site for current pricing.
When Apex Hosting is the better fit
If you want a single large server and prefer a big-brand host with phone-style support, Apex is a reasonable choice.
But if you'll ever run a second server — a creative world, a test server for plugins, a proxy — or you want to scale RAM up and down without switching plans, pooled hosting is built for exactly that.
Frequently asked questions
- Is FadeHost cheaper than Apex Hosting?
- For a single small server, prices are broadly comparable. The gap opens when you run more than one server: FadeHost splits one resource pool across unlimited servers, while Apex Hosting bills a full separate plan per server. A survival + creative + proxy setup on FadeHost is one subscription (around $4–5/mo for 4GB total) instead of three separate plans.
- How do I switch from Apex Hosting to FadeHost?
- Migration is free. Start a FadeHost trial, send us your Apex Hosting SFTP details (or a world download) via ticket or Discord, and we'll move your world, plugins, and configs — usually within 24 hours.
- Will my players lose anything when I switch?
- No. Worlds, player data, inventories, plugin configs and mod data all transfer. You point your subdomain or share the new address, and players reconnect as normal.
Try it before you switch
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