Budget Aloft Server Hosting
High Performance, server hibernates if unused
Wake & Play Server BETA SALE $4.89 first month , then $6.98 per month
- 2GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 10GB SSD Storage
- 20GB Cloud Backups
Wake & Play Server BETA SALE $7.34 first month , then $10.48 per month
- 3GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 15GB SSD Storage
- 30GB Cloud Backups
Wake & Play Server BETA SALE $9.79 first month , then $13.98 per month
- 4GB RAM
- 2 Save & Swap Instances
- 20GB SSD Storage
- 40GB Cloud Backups
- High Performance Hardware
- Server Hibernates when unused
- IP changes on Hibernate
- Automated Tasks
- Manual Backups
Premium Aloft Server Hosting
High Performance servers that are always online
Premium 24/7 Server - 2GB RAM
- 3 Save & Swap Instances
- 10GB SSD Storage
- 20GB Cloud Backups
Premium 24/7 Server - 3GB RAM
- 3 Save & Swap Instances
- 15GB SSD Storage
- 30GB Cloud Backups
Premium 24/7 Server - 4GB RAM
- 3 Save & Swap Instances
- 20GB SSD Storage
- 40GB Cloud Backups
- 2GB - 32GB RAM
- Save & Swap Instances
- Fully Customize Server
- Save on large builds
* Trials available only while supplies last. A valid cell/mobile phone number will be required to verify your eligibility for a trial. One trial per person.
Budget or Premium?
What is the difference between Nodecraft Plans?
| Budget - Wake & Play Server | Premium - 24/7 Server | |
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| Pricing Starting at | save more with annual plans | save more with annual plans |
| Server Online | Online When You Are Shuts down when unused, Wake & Play anytime to resume | 24/7 Always online, you're always in control |
| High Performance Hardware | yes | yes |
| Easy to use Control Panel | yes | yes |
| DDoS Protection | yes | yes |
| Cloud Backups | yes | yes |
| Automated Tasks | no | yes |
| Automatic Backups | On Hibernation Backup is created when server is not being used | Weekly Full control to increase/change |
| Manual Backups | no | yes |
| Static Dedicated IP | no | yes |
| Wake & Play Share Link | yes | no |
| Game Swapping | yes | yes |
| Free DNS Hostname | yes | yes |
| Web-based File Manager | yes | yes |
| SFTP File Access | no | yes |
Introducing Nodecraft Lite - Budget Server Hosting
Introducing Nodecraft Lite - Budget Server Hosting
Our new product, Nodecraft Lite, offers the same high-quality server hosting experience at lower costs.
Unlike Nodecraft Pro game servers that run 24/7, Nodecraft Lite Servers are only online when players actively use them.
Aloft server owners can use the Wake & Play Share Link to easily wake their server from hibernation. To join the server, players will need to access it through the in-game server browser or use the unique friend code generated by the game upon launch. This friend code can be quickly retrieved from the control panel for seamless sharing and gameplay.
For a full list of feature differences between our Pro and Lite packages, check out the comparison chart above!
Next-Gen Aloft Game Servers
With Nodecraft, your Aloft server hosting needs are handled with a fast, intuitive interface that gets you and your friends into the game without barriers. Your Aloft server itself is up in seconds, and the Nodecraft server control panel lets you easily create servers for exactly the way you want to play for a fully customizable multiplayer experience. Plus, with our app, you can easily manage your game server from your phone.
Your control panel is easy to use & mobile-friendly!
Get full control of your Aloft server from wherever you are with our mobile app! 🎉
Save & Swap Games Instantly
Save your progress in the cloud and instantly start a new game server.
So you love Aloft, but you play multiplayer on other games too, right? So do we. That's why Nodecraft created a system that allows you to save your progress and freely swap to host a different game at no additional cost. Don’t worry about hidden fees for swapping-- we don't have any of that. Just more freedom and the best service to get your Aloftserver online, and whatever multiplayer games you want to play next, at an affordable price.
- 7 Days to Die
- Aloft
- ARK: Survival Evolved
- Arma 3
- Astroneer
- Avorion
- Conan Exiles
- Core Keeper
- Counter-Strike: Source
- Day of Dragons
Developer Partner - Don't Starve Together
- ECO
- Enshrouded
- Factorio
- FiveM
Now Available - Garry's Mod
- Icarus
- Insurgency: Sandstorm
- Killing Floor 2
- Left 4 Dead
- Left 4 Dead 2
- Minecraft
- Palworld
- Project Zomboid
- RedM
Now Available - Rust
- Satisfactory
- Soulmask
- Starbound
- Team Fortress 2
- Terraria
- The Forest
- Unturned
- V Rising
- Valheim
Create your Aloft Server today!
SAVE & SWAP TO ANY OTHER GAME, FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST.Low Latency (No Lag) Aloft Servers with DDoS Protection
We're gamers too, and we know that nothing is more frustrating on a multiplayer server than lag and crashes.
Unlike other Aloft server hosting providers, we make sure not to overburden our game servers— this means we average only 12 customers per device. This allows your instance to access more CPU cores, disk IOs, and RAM. More power per user means you will have protection against the common multiplayer headaches of lag and crashes while you're busy in Aloft, flying islands around or whatever it is you like to do in there. 🚀
- 3.8+ GHz Processor (CPU)
Our Aloft servers primarily use an Intel® Xeon® E-2174G or equivalent.
- 64GB ECC RAM
Error correcting and highly clocked, this RAM is deployed for high speed performance and stability on your Aloft server.
- Enterprise Grade Solid State Drives (SSD)
We use Enterprise SSDs to power all customer Aloft servers.
- Enterprise Grade Hard Disk
We host our game servers on the SSD, but backups, the OS, and other files not required by your Aloft server are run on standard disks.
- DDoS Protection and High Performance Network
DDoS attacks are a constant threat to game hosting, whether it's a Aloft server or any other game you want to play. Our network is built for network attack resilience.
- Linux OS
We've built our entire infrastructure on top of a Linux ecosystem to focus on the performance, security, and stability of your Aloft server.
Top-Tier Features Like No Other Aloft Server Host
Dedication to High Quality
Avoid settling for basic performance. Enjoy lightning-fast hardware, minimal latency (no lag), and Aloft server hosting with DDoS protection.
What distinguishes us is our commitment to never oversell our game servers. Currently, we average 12 customers per device, while competitors squeeze in 60-120 customers per device, hoping they won't all connect at once.
Experience superior quality and play Aloft multiplayer with assurance using Nodecraft Aloft Server Hosting.
Customer Server Reviews:
Still on the fence for your Aloft server host? Here's some nice stuff people have said about us.
"Nothing but the bestI've never had anything but the best experience with Nodecraft. Their support and teams are always there to help you out. The new panels are amazing and intuitive. 100% recommend."
"Nodecraft Tech support won me over!
I honestly wanted to go with a different hosting company I had used in the past but a friend convinced me to try out Nodecraft for a Terraria server we were setting up. Although we did run into a small error, tech support was the fastest I've seen to correct the issue and worked with me the whole time with almost no time in between messages. Definitely a great company with people that really want to help."
"Superb Server Hosting
Nodecraft is simply the best at server hosting. Any issue I've ever had, they respond prompty, accurately and get the issue solved sweat free. There are other companies that can learn from this level of customer service, and because of this, I'll be continuing to trust in Nodecraft for my server needs. In addition, the prices are incredibly generous, and the technology used is easy to utilize and pleasant on the eyes."
"New customerNew customer. First time with customer service. They were incredible. Nodecraft has a unique swapping system I did not understand and even made a mistake in purchase. Cameron was incredible. Fast and friendly and got me up and correct quickly. Thank you. If the service is even half the customer support, I truly recommend."
Create your Aloft Server today!
SAVE & SWAP TO ANY OTHER GAME, FOR NO ADDITIONAL COST.Nodecraft's server support staff will answer your questions within minutes!
On average, we respond to your conversations within 5 minutes and resolve your problems within an hour. Our support staff is available from 11.30am - 8pm CST every day!
You can reach support toll-free by calling us at +1-888-907-3220, or by using the live chat here on our website.
- North America
- Seattle, Washington
- San Jose, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Queretaro, Mexico
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Miami, Florida
- Toronto, Canada
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston, Massachusetts
- South America
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Europe
- Madrid, Spain
- London, United Kingdom
- Paris, France
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Bucharest, Romania
- Asia-Pacific
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Paya Lebar, Singapore
- Adelaide, Australia
- Tokyo, Japan
- Sydney, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
- Auckland, New Zealand
Aloft
Aloft is a co-op sandbox survival game set in a world filled with floating islands. Amidst the hurricane, build a home, weave sails, harness the winds, and transform any island into a skyship to explore the clouds. Find lost knowledge to cure fungal corruption and restore the world’s ecosystem.
High Quality Features for the Best Aloft Servers
Don't settle for budget performance
Controlling your Aloft server has never been easier
Always human and here to help
Save your progress in the cloud and instantly start a new game server
Instantly explore new worlds of content
Instantly add automation without plugins or mods
Backups securely stored in the cloud
Invite your moderation team to help manage your Aloft server
For when web-based access isn't enough
Instantly add a hosted database
Don't let attacks prevent gameplay
F.A.Q.
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Does Nodecraft offer free Aloft server hosting trials?
Nodecraft offers two options to trial our platform on all of our available plans except the Build Your Own.
Option 1: No credit card required; test our platform for free for 24 hours.
Option 2: Upgrade to a 7-day free trial by entering payment details.
What's included in the trial plan?
You can install any games available from our One-Click Installer and customize them using our server control panel or file manager.
You will not be able to use advanced features such as FTP or file uploading during the free trial
If you have any questions regarding the free trial or our services, please contact our support team.
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What is the difference between Nodecraft Lite and Pro subscriptions?
In short, Nodecraft Lite is the same high quality product as Nodecraft Pro, but with slightly different features to allow us to offer a budget friendly option. You can read more about the feature differences in the comparison chart on this page or visit our knowledge base article below.
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Do you provide dedicated IPs for Aloft Servers?
At this time, Aloft does not support joining by IP address or DNS. However, we do automatically provide these to all servers. Aloft uses a Friend Code or Game ID system, which you can learn more about in our knowledge base article below.
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Do my Aloft servers run 24/7?
Nodecraft offers two products: Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite. Nodecraft Pro servers are able to be online 24/7.
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Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
You can automatically upgrade or downgrade your Nodecraft Server plan at any time via the billing dashboard, which you will have access to as soon as you log in.
While in Open Beta, if you want to change between Nodecraft Pro and Nodecraft Lite, you will have to cancel your current subscription and create a subscription with the other product.
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Do I need to enter my credit card info to sign up?
No! Our free 24-hour trial is available with no credit card required.
Try a Aloft server out for free for 24 hours to see what we offer.
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What payment methods do you accept?
Nodecraft is working on expanding the payment methods that are supported. Today we support the following payment methods:
All Major Debit/Credit Cards
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Paypal
Securing Payments
Nodecraft protects your payment information by using a PCI certified payment gateway. In doing so Nodecraft never has direct access to any of your sensitive payment details. All communication between customers, Nodecraft, and the payment gateway are secured using SSL encryption and modern tokenization.
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When will I be billed?
Understanding the billing for your game server subscription is important to every server owner. Nodecraft offers a transparent and simple subscription service that ensures you always know when payments are coming and offers full control so there are no surprises.
Every game server subscription is billed with:
Full subscription management, cancel anytime
Payment Reminder 7 days before autopay
A grace period of 3 days, after which unpaid subscriptions are automatically terminated.
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What is your refund policy?
Our latest refund policy and money back guarantee can always be found at:
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Do Aloft servers include DDoS Protection?
Our data centers have both external and internal packet scrubbing to protect against large-scale attacks against each server.
Play on your Aloft server with DDoS protection today via Nodecraft!
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What is an instance?
Nodecraft allows users to save and swap between games and modpacks by utilizing the server instances available to each plan. These instances can be thought of like save slots that are able to hold a game server's files in a saved state for you to pop back into your server to play later.
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How many player slots does my Aloft server have?
Nodecraft does not limit player slots on your server, so you can have as many player slots as the game allows!
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How do I cancel my service?
Our entire team understands the anxiety around canceling your online subscriptions. Your game server subscriptions can be canceled instantly and at any time by following the instructions below:
Login to your Nodecraft account and visit the Billing Overview.
Click on the game server subscription you'd like to cancel.
Find the cancellation page from the tabbed navigation.
Complete the cancellation form.
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Have more questions?
At Nodecraft, we are on a mission to empower every gamer to run their own customized game servers regardless of technical expertise. Our support staff is highly knowledgeable, always human, and happy to help.
If you have any additional questions about Nodecraft or Minecraft Server hosting, please reach out!