How much RAM do I need?
Learn how much RAM you need for your Minecraft server and which plan is right for you.
Various amounts of RAM will be needed for different Minecraft servers depending on their setup and intended use. A Minecraft server's performance will suffer or even crash if it has less RAM than it requires, so it's critical to know what factors influence RAM usage and how much is required. A server will typically require more RAM the more players and addons (mods/plugins) it supports.
Just a guideline
The values below are only a suggestion, it's always better to have more RAM than you think you'll need.
Vanilla / Spigot / Paper
Vanilla servers normally use less RAM than Spigot/Paper servers as they don't use plugins, however there's a few variables to keep in mind when calculating RAM.
| Variable | Recommended RAM |
|---|---|
| Minecraft 1.16.4 or previous versions | 3GB |
| Minecraft 1.17+ | 4GB |
| For every 5 additional players | +1GB |
| For every 10 additional plugins | +1GB |
BungeeCord / Velocity
BungeeCord and Velocity servers use an extremely low amount of RAM, we recommend 500MB as a base value, increased depending on players and plugins.
| Variable | Recommended RAM |
|---|---|
| BungeeCord / Velocity | 500MB |
| For every 5 plugins | +500MB |
| For every 200 additional players | +1GB |
Forge / Fabric
Forge and Fabric servers use a much larger amount of RAM as they fully customise the game.
| Variable | Recommended RAM |
|---|---|
| Minecraft 1.12.2 or previous versions | 3GB |
| Minecraft 1.13 - 1.16.4 | 4GB |
| Minecraft 1.17+ | 5GB |
| For every 5 additional players | +1GB |
| For every 10 additional mods | +1GB |