Quick answer: Checked on 10 November 2026, an 8 GB Cobblemon server costs €7.20 a month at Space-Node Standard, €18.51 at Sparked Host, €22.13 plus taxes at BisectHosting, $18.00 at PebbleHost Premium, $27.99 at Apex Hosting and $31.99 at Shockbyte ($22.39 with its current 30% recurring discount). BisectHosting is the official partner of the Cobblemon team, Sparked Host is the only one of the six that lists a free trial, and Apex Hosting has the longest refund window at 7 days. Space-Node Standard is €0.90 per GB but has no money-back guarantee and support only from roughly 08:00 to 20:00 UTC.
Cobblemon 1.8.4 came out on 27 October 2026 for Minecraft 1.21.1, with separate builds for Fabric and NeoForge, and it needs Java 21. Your server and every player must run the same Cobblemon version on the same loader. So the first question for a host is not the price. It is whether the host installs the right loader and pack version, and how much RAM you really get for your money.
We sell Cobblemon hosting ourselves, so Space-Node is one of the six hosts below. Read this with that in mind. Every competitor figure comes from that host's own page, opened on 10 November 2026 and linked, so you can check it. Hosts change prices often.
What matters for a Cobblemon server
Loader and version. Cobblemon needs Fabric API on Fabric and Kotlin for Forge on NeoForge. If the host installs a different pack version than your players have, they cannot join. Check which Cobblemon version a one-click pack installs before you invite anyone.
RAM for Pokémon, not for slots. Cobblemon fills loaded chunks with Pokémon entities, and 1.8 added Alpha Pokémon that lead herds. Hosts disagree on how much memory that takes. Sparked Host recommends 6 GB for a small group. PebbleHost says 4 to 6 GB for small servers and 8 GB for large ones. We suggest 8 GB for up to 10 players, and 12 GB for 10 to 25 players or once you add sidemods like Mega Showdown or Cobblemon Additions. That is why this comparison looks at 8 GB and 12 GB.
One click or upload. Some hosts install a Cobblemon modpack from a list. Others give you a loader and expect you to upload the mod and its dependency. Both work, but the second takes a little more reading.
Refund and trial. If you are not sure about a host, a refund window or a trial is worth more than a euro or two a month.
Six Cobblemon hosts side by side
Prices checked 10 November 2026, monthly billing, in the currency each page showed to a visitor from the Netherlands. BisectHosting and Sparked Host showed euros. Apex Hosting, PebbleHost and Shockbyte showed US dollars, and we did not convert them. BisectHosting prints "+ applicable taxes" under every price. Space-Node prices include VAT, worked out for your billing country at checkout. Apex Hosting, PebbleHost, Shockbyte and Sparked Host do not say on these pages whether tax is included, so check the total at checkout before you pay.
| Host | Cobblemon setup | 8 GB per month | 12 GB per month | Per GB | Refund | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Hosting | Set Fabric or NeoForge, add Cobblemon through Modbox; Cobblemon Academy in the Game File list | $27.99 ($20.99 first month with APEX25) | Not listed (custom plan) | $3.50 | 7-day money-back guarantee | Not listed |
| BisectHosting | Partner page with Cobblemon on Fabric 1.21.1 and NeoForge 1.21.1 | €22.13 + taxes | €33.20 + taxes | €2.77 | 3 days, new customers | Not listed |
| PebbleHost Premium | One-click installer (12,000 modpacks) on Premium | $18.00 | $27.00 | $2.25 | 72 hours | Not listed |
| Shockbyte | Cobblemon Official Modpack in the one-click installer; loader not stated | $31.99 ($22.39 with discount) | $47.99 ($33.59 with discount) | $4.00 ($2.80) | 72-hour self-serve refund | Not listed |
| Space-Node Standard | Modrinth and CurseForge installer, Fabric or NeoForge, Cobblemon 1.8.4 | €7.20 | €10.80 | €0.90 | No money-back guarantee | None |
| Sparked Host Enterprise | Official modpack on NeoForge 1.21.1 preselected, Fabric pack also listed | €18.51 | €27.77 | €2.31 | 24 to 48 hours (see below) | 24 hours |
Per GB is the monthly price divided by the RAM. Shockbyte's discount is shown in brackets because its plan page says it is a recurring 30% off, not a first-month deal.
| Host | Support as listed | Locations as listed | CPU named on the page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Hosting | Around the clock | Not listed on the pages we checked | Not named for the 8 GB plan |
| BisectHosting | Around the clock, live chat and tickets | 21 locations, free location swaps | Not named |
| PebbleHost | Around the clock, on Discord | Montreal, Coventry (UK), Sydney; Premium adds Singapore, Florida, Oregon, Mumbai | Premium: Ryzen 9 9900X in Europe |
| Shockbyte | Around the clock | "Global locations", no list | Not named |
| Space-Node | Live chat and Discord, roughly 08:00 to 20:00 UTC every day, no phone | Netherlands (Hengelo), Germany, Poland, Canada, USA (California, Virginia), Singapore, India, Australia | Standard: AMD EPYC 7443 (NL, DE, PL); Premium: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
| Sparked Host | Around the clock (Discord ticket channel is a paid add-on) | Ashburn, Dallas, Miami, Salt Lake City, Paris, Helsinki, Vienna, London, Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney | Enterprise: Ryzen 9 7900 or equivalent; Extreme: Ryzen 9 9900X |
Notes per host
- BisectHosting is the hosting partner of CobbledStudios, the team that makes Cobblemon. Its Cobblemon page installs Cobblemon on Fabric 1.21.1 or NeoForge 1.21.1, and says each server bought through that page pays the creators a commission.
- BisectHosting's code COBBLEMON gives 25% off your first server. BisectHosting's terms limit the 3-day money-back guarantee to new customers or a first purchase of a service type, and modpack installation fees are not refundable.
- Sparked Host has a dedicated Cobblemon page with the official NeoForge modpack preselected and the Fabric version in the pack list. Sparked Host's Extreme tier (Ryzen 9 9900X) costs €3.57 per GB if you want more CPU.
- Sparked Host's refund terms do not match on that one page: the header says "48-Hour Refund Guarantee", while its FAQ says refunds apply within the first 24 hours and only if support cannot fix the problem. Ask Sparked Host before you count on it.
- PebbleHost Premium is $2.25 per GB with a one-click modpack installer and free daily backups. PebbleHost Budget is $1.00 per GB ($8.00 for 8 GB, $12.00 for 12 GB), but there the modpack option costs $4.00 a month extra and the European CPU is a Ryzen 7 5700X.
- PebbleHost's own Cobblemon page tells you to upload your Cobblemon files and install your loader, so plan on some manual setup. PebbleHost's European location is Coventry in the United Kingdom.
- Shockbyte lists the Cobblemon Official Modpack in its one-click installer and offers a 72-hour self-serve refund. Shockbyte's list price is the highest per GB in the table, and the 30% recurring discount brings it to $2.80 per GB.
- Shockbyte does not name a CPU or a list of locations on the pages we checked, so ask Shockbyte support which region your server lands in.
- Apex Hosting has you switch the server's Game File to Fabric or NeoForge and add Cobblemon through Modbox, its CurseForge mod browser. Apex Hosting's own guide notes that Modbox does not install dependencies, so you add Fabric API or Kotlin for Forge yourself.
- Apex Hosting has no fixed 12 GB plan, only a custom configurator, so we left that price out. Apex Hosting's 7-day money-back guarantee is the longest window here.
- Space-Node Standard runs on a shared AMD EPYC 7443 in the Netherlands, Germany and Poland. Space-Node Premium runs on the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X with DDR5 at €13.99 for 8 GB and €21.99 for 12 GB.
- A Space-Node 8 GB plan includes 45 GB NVMe, 3 port allocations, backups in the panel and DDoS protection. Space-Node bills in euros only and has no free plan, no trial and no money-back guarantee.
How we compared
On 10 November 2026 we opened each host's own plan page, its Cobblemon page where one exists, and its refund terms. We used no review sites and no reseller lists.
We recorded the monthly price for 8 GB and 12 GB on normal monthly billing. First-month codes are mentioned but left out of the per GB column. Currency is what the page showed to a visitor from the Netherlands.
We did not run test servers for this article, so there are no TPS or latency numbers. A fair benchmark needs the same pack, world and player load on every host, and that is a separate project. Where a page did not show a figure, the table says "not listed". If you spot a price that has changed, tell us in live chat or on Discord and we will correct the table.
Where other hosts win
- Refunds. Apex Hosting gives 7 days, BisectHosting 3 days for new customers, PebbleHost 72 hours and Shockbyte a 72-hour self-serve refund. Space-Node has no money-back guarantee, so with us you are paying for the month.
- Trying before paying. Sparked Host's 24-hour free trial lets you test Cobblemon with your group first. We have no trial.
- Support hours. All five other hosts advertise support around the clock. Ours runs roughly 08:00 to 20:00 UTC. For a group in the Americas that means no live help during your evening.
- Supporting the mod. BisectHosting is the Cobblemon team's partner, and buying through its Cobblemon page sends them a commission.
- Locations. BisectHosting lists 21 locations and Sparked Host covers Paris, Helsinki, Vienna, London, Dallas, Miami and Salt Lake City, where we have nothing.
- Currency. BisectHosting and Sparked Host show prices in several currencies. We bill in euros only.
Which host fits you
- Friends in Europe on plain Cobblemon or a light pack, happy without a refund window: Space-Node Standard, 8 GB for €7.20. Our Cobblemon server hosting page sizes plans by group size.
- 10 to 25 players, or sidemods on top: take 12 GB. That is €10.80 at Space-Node Standard, €21.99 on Space-Node Premium for a faster CPU, or Sparked Host Extreme at €3.57 per GB on a Ryzen 9 9900X.
- You want your money to reach the Cobblemon team: BisectHosting through its Cobblemon partner page, with the COBBLEMON code.
- You want to test first: Sparked Host's 24-hour trial.
- You are unsure and want the longest refund window: Apex Hosting, 7 days.
- North America on a dollar budget, fine with uploading files: PebbleHost Budget at $1.00 per GB, or PebbleHost Premium at $2.25 with the installer.
- You want a ready pack in one click and a self-serve refund: Shockbyte, ideally while the 30% recurring discount runs.
Whichever host you choose, our Cobblemon server setup guide covers loaders, dependencies and the first start, Cobblemon modpack server requirements lists RAM per pack, and the Cobblemon lag guide helps once the world grows.
FAQ
How much RAM does a Cobblemon server need?
It depends on players and mods, and hosts disagree. Sparked Host recommends 6 GB for a small group and PebbleHost says 4 to 6 GB for small servers and 8 GB for large ones. We suggest 8 GB for up to 10 players on plain Cobblemon and 12 GB for 10 to 25 players or with sidemods, because Pokémon entities and 1.8 Alpha herds add up in loaded chunks.
Should I use Fabric or NeoForge for Cobblemon?
Cobblemon 1.8.4 runs on Minecraft 1.21.1 with both loaders and Java 21, so pick the loader your other mods or your modpack use. Fabric needs Fabric API and NeoForge needs Kotlin for Forge. Everyone on the server must use the same loader and the same Cobblemon version.
Which Cobblemon host has a free trial?
Of the six hosts we checked on 10 November 2026, only Sparked Host lists one: a 24-hour free trial. Apex Hosting, BisectHosting, PebbleHost and Shockbyte list refund windows instead. Space-Node has no trial and no money-back guarantee.
Can I get a refund if my Cobblemon server does not work out?
At most of these hosts, yes, if you ask quickly. Apex Hosting offers 7 days, BisectHosting 3 days for new customers, PebbleHost 72 hours and Shockbyte a 72-hour self-serve refund. Sparked Host's page says 48 hours in one place and 24 hours with conditions in another, and Space-Node has no money-back guarantee.
Do these Cobblemon hosting prices include VAT?
BisectHosting shows "+ applicable taxes" under its prices, so tax comes on top at checkout. Space-Node prices include VAT. Apex Hosting, PebbleHost, Shockbyte and Sparked Host show a price without saying whether VAT is in it, so check the total on the checkout page for your billing country before you pay.