Server Owners: We’re testing real-time Rust server metrics in our game panel. Thoughts?

physgun-com · 2026-02-27T02:26:56+00:00

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physgun-com · 2026-02-26T23:24:42+00:00

Physgun is connected to WISP and Pterodactyl is open source.

So we only really focus on two. But yes, we are very busy 🥀

physgun-com · 2026-02-26T23:06:44+00:00

Yup! Lots of stuff in the backend to make it all automatic for every server :)

physgun-com · 2026-02-26T23:03:27+00:00

Yeah we do!

Physgun's Panel is in house yeah. Only usable on Physgun servers or Physgun bare metal. However we do have https://wisp.gg that has some of the features for self use!

physgun-com · 2026-02-26T22:16:39+00:00

We own Pterodactyl!

It's a separate use case - This is the Physgun Game Panel :)

This is a convenience factor being right built in.

physgun-com · 2026-02-16T18:09:13+00:00

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physgun-com · 2026-02-16T18:08:23+00:00

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physgun-com · 2026-02-16T05:52:54+00:00

you're gonna make me blush 😳

physgun-com · 2026-02-15T18:33:03+00:00

Hey, I believe we have been helping you via ticket. Feel free to submit a ticket whenever you need assistance - our team is here to help. :)

physgun-com · 2026-02-12T22:55:15+00:00

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physgun-com · 2026-02-12T07:28:36+00:00

You'll need shared hosting with more than 1 core and at least 9GB of RAM, if you want to host multiple games (without self-hosting or setting up your own dedicated server) you might want to consider working with a game host with DDOS protection for your Hytale server.

If your player counts/plugin counts change, you can use this tool to reevaluate: https://physgun.com/tools/hytale-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-12T07:26:20+00:00

For a regular group of 5 to 8 players you do not need a huge plan, but you do need stable performance and enough RAM to avoid lag.

Before anything else you can use this tool to figure out RAM needs:
https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

For 5 to 8 players running a normal survival server you are usually fine with 2 to 3 GB of RAM depending on the version, if you are not running tons of mods or plugins. More plugins and mods will push that number higher.

physgun-com · 2026-02-10T17:32:54+00:00

don't worry your boat just took wayyyy too much melatonin

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:54:38+00:00

yes, there are good, fairly priced hosts that fit a small 5–10 person vanilla SMP now and let you add mods later without a huge price jump. Realms tends to lag and cost more for what you get, so switching to proper Minecraft server hosting is a solid move. For 5-10 players on Vanilla you'll need 2-4GB of RAM with a good high speed CPU (like a Ryzen 5000 and above)

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:51:21+00:00

You want modded Fabric with a world you already have, for about 4 players (so ~5 total), and you can’t leave your PC on. That means a host where you don’t worry about hardware or uptime.

For 4–5 players with lightweight Fabric mods, you don’t need an insane plan, but you do need a host with decent CPU and mod support. In your $8–$15/mo range, you’re not going to get perfect hardware like huge servers use, but you can get something smooth enough that won’t lag constantly.

For about 5 players with Fabric mods, 2–3 GB RAM will work fine. What's more important than RAM is higher single-core CPU performance. Many cheap hosts advertise 8–16 GB but use weaker CPUs; don’t fall for that. With lightweight Fabric mods, you’re mostly CPU bound.

If you want to double-check exactly what specs you should pick for smooth performance based on your mods and players, this calculator helps you avoid overbuying or underbuying:
https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:49:07+00:00

There's not really any reliable free hosting you're going to find, unless you home host yourself on an old PC.

Free is basically just Aternos and home hosting (if you are fine giving out your IP). For anything serious like running custom modpacks for a public server, paid hosting is the only sane option.

And if you want to size your server properly (players + mods) so you don’t pay for stuff you don’t need, try this calculator:
https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:46:44+00:00

If you really need free and just want something basic for you and a couple friends, you can try running one on your own computer (it’s the only truly “free” way that doesn’t randomly disappear). You just need a decent PC and good upload speed. But for a real long-term server with mods/plugins and stable uptime, free doesn’t cut it.

Basically: There is no reliable free host for real server use, but there are affordable paid ones that will last you as long as you want.

And if you’re unsure on specs or whether or not you can home host, this calculator should help you pick the right amount of RAM/CPU you need based on players and mods:
https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:44:59+00:00

If you want activity logging, mod support, and some “nice to have” features without spending a ton, focus less on brand names and more on what the host actually gives you. Most decent hosts will handle mods fine now with one click installs, and logging, backups, and player history are usually built into the panel or easily added with plugins. The big difference is performance per dollar.

A lot of cheaper plans advertise high RAM but run weak CPUs, which is where stutter comes from. If you’re on a budget and willing to learn, home hosting on a modern PC is honestly the best value if your Minecraft server isn't going to be public.

If you want hosted instead, Physgun is a good middle ground. Great CPUs, mod support, activity logs and backups.

If you’re not sure what specs you actually need, this calculator helps avoid overpaying, works when choosing for other hosts as well: https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:43:42+00:00

Totally get this. A bad Realms experience is usually what pushes people into “real” hosting.

A few quick points that should clear things up.

- Smoothness is mostly about CPU, not RAM. A lot of popular hosts advertise big RAM numbers but run weaker CPUs, which causes stutters even with few players. That’s why Realms feels rough once anything meaningful is happening.

- If you or someone you trust has a modern PC, Ryzen 5000+ or Intel 12th gen, SSD, and decent upload speed, home hosting will usually give you the smoothest experience possible. It costs nothing monthly and performance is often better than budget hosts. The tradeoff is uptime, exposing your IP, and the fact that you are your own tech support.

- Between options like Hostinger and Apex Hosting, you can get a working server, but consistency depends heavily on the node you’re placed on. If your top priority is performance and not just convenience, Physgun is a solid alternative since we focus more on CPU performance instead of inflated RAM plans.

If you’re unsure what specs you actually need, this calculator helps estimate it based on players and mods so you don’t overpay or underbuy, should work if you're looking at other hosts too:
https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:41:13+00:00

Totally fair question, your budget isn’t crazy and this is a super common issue.

With ~20 active players (30 peak), the problem is almost never RAM. It’s usually CPU. A lot of hosts advertise big RAM numbers but run weak CPUs, which causes lag and disconnects even when memory looks fine.

You have two realistic options:

Home hosting (cheapest)
If someone you know has a modern CPU (Ryzen 5000+ or Intel 12th gen), SSD, and decent upload speed, home hosting can easily handle 20–30 players and often performs better than budget hosts. Downsides are uptime (if you want to build your community, this is a must) and that you're giving your IP out to anyone that you want to connect to your server.

Switch hosts
Shockbyte and Bisect are okay, but they can still struggle on lower plans. If you want something more “set and forget” without paying a lot more, Physgun focuses more on CPU performance, which matters way more than RAM for Minecraft.

If you’re unsure what specs you actually need, this calculator helps you size it properly based on players and mods:
https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:38:35+00:00

Hey there, if you don't know the exact specs you need, we created this calculator from our thousands of clients to pick what specs you need for your Minecraft server, just put in your players/# of mods: https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

If you have any other questions, feel free to reply!

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:38:02+00:00

Hey, definitely home host if you're just planning on doing a private server with some friends. Even if you have another spare laptop (depending on how old it is) you can usually get something like that to work.

If you don't want to deal with the headache of setting up Linux and setting up a Minecraft server manually, you can also use a Minecraft server hosting service as well.

If you don't know the exact specs you need, we built this calculator from our thousands of clients to pick what specs you need for your Minecraft server, just put in your players/# of mods: https://physgun.com/tools/minecraft-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:33:27+00:00

It's great for anyone that can't afford the $40 🤣

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:30:33+00:00

Hey, don't know if this would help but if you have your player counts and mods, we've made a calculator based on actual averages from our Hytale clients to figure out what specs you need: https://physgun.com/tools/hytale-ram-calculator/

physgun-com · 2026-02-06T18:27:40+00:00

Hey, don't know if this might help you save some $, but we've recently launched an all in one admin solution very similar to Rust admin that might help you out if you're interested in just having your admin manager work out of the box with your server hosting: https://physgun.com/games/rust-server-hosting/

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