Free multiplayer options for modded Minecraft

Mod options

There are many mods that allow for free multiplayer across different loaders and versions. We’ve compiled a list of them in our Useful Mods List under the “Multiplayer” section. These are by far the easiest methods for free multiplayer, as they require little setup or technical knowledge. The main drawback is that the server is hosted through the owner’s machine, so if they go offline, the whole server does as well.

Oracle Free Tier

Oracle Free Tier is a service offered by the Oracle corporation to offer free 24GB servers to users who apply. The catch is that it’s more time and effort to set up and maintain than any of the mods shown here, since you’d be setting up an unmanaged Linux server to play Minecraft from scratch. However, some online guides do exist to aid through the process.

Server host partnership

If you are already an established developer in the community, you may want to consider looking into a server sponsor partner. Sponsors often give out servers to their partners for free, and most eligible creators could find themselves getting a 6-8GB server out of a partnership.

Aternos

Aternos is a server host that provides free servers, but are generally poor quality and prone to many issues. We recommend to try the above options before Aternos.