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How Lyrebird lines up against three popular Minecraft hosts, from their own public pricing pages. Everything about us is checkable in this product; everything about them is linked to its source below.
How we stack up against the competition
| Feature | ★ Best value Lyrebird | Apex Hosting | Shockbyte | BisectHosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (4 GB) | $8.99/mo | $9.99/mo | $9.99/mo | $11.99/mo |
| NVMe SSD storage | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Pterodactyl panel | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Free on-demand backups | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Plugin installer | ✓ | – | – | – |
| AI server optimizer | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Discord notifications | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Public server page | ✓ | – | – | – |
| AI support, any time | ✓ | – | – | – |
| No setup fees | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cancel anytime | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sub-user access | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Annual billing option | ✓ | – | – | – |
| EU-only server locations | ✓ | – | – | – |
Competitor figures read from each provider's public pricing page in April 2026. “–” means the feature was not stated on their page, not that they lack it. Prices and features change — check their site before deciding.
Sources: Apex Hosting · Shockbyte · BisectHosting
4 GB RAM plan comparison across providers
The full open-source Pterodactyl panel — real console, SFTP, file manager, schedules and per-file editing, not a cut-down wrapper.
Built-in AI crash analyzer, AI server.properties optimizer, and AI-assisted support — included on every plan.
Public server pages, Discord notifications, player stats — designed for server owners who actually play.
No setup fees. No hidden charges. Cancel anytime. Pay exactly what you see.
Backups are included on every plan, with no add-on to buy — take one on demand before a risky change and restore it in a click.
EU-based infrastructure, GDPR compliant, with low latency for European players. The current regions are listed on our home page.
Bring your world across in an afternoon — upload the world folder from the Files tab and point your players at the new address.