A paid Aternos alternative without start queues
Aternos is a useful free option for occasional play. YiorasHost is for Java Edition groups that would rather pay for allocated resources, no start queue or idle shutdown, and access to their server files.
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Free convenience or paid control
Choose Aternos when paying nothing matters most and your group is comfortable starting the server when needed. Consider YiorasHost when the world should remain available without an Aternos-style capacity queue or automatic idle shutdown.
This is not a claim that paid hosting is right for everyone. A small group that plays occasionally may be completely happy with Aternos.
The practical differences
Aternos facts below were checked against its official help centre on 25 July 2026. YiorasHost facts were checked against the current service and documentation.
| Topic | Aternos | YiorasHost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. | Paid monthly plans; see the plans page for current prices. |
| Starting the server | A capacity queue can apply when demand is high. | No customer start queue. |
| When nobody is playing | The server shuts down automatically. | No automatic idle shutdown; you can stop the server yourself. |
| Files | Selected uploads are allowed, but FTP access is not provided. | File manager and SFTP access to server files. |
| Add-ons | Supported mods, plugins and modpacks are installed from its library; eligible additions can be suggested. | Panel tools for supported software, plugins and modpacks, with file access for server configuration. |
| Minecraft editions | Java and Bedrock server options. | Current plans are for Java Edition only. |
| Best fit | Occasional play where free hosting matters most. | Java groups that value persistent availability and more file control. |
Aternos is a service of its respective owner. YiorasHost is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Aternos.
First-party facts, linked directly
Competitor services change. These links let you check the current Aternos rules instead of relying only on our summary.
Choose supported Java server software
The Versions screen shows the available software choices, Minecraft versions and selected Java runtime before installation.
Check compatibility before you order
Download the world from Aternos, then tell YiorasHost support its Minecraft version, server software and whether it uses plugins or mods. We will explain the appropriate upload path and flag compatibility concerns before you change anything.
Ask about a world moveAternos and YiorasHost questions
Is YiorasHost free like Aternos?
No. Aternos is free, while YiorasHost is a paid monthly service. The paid plan provides allocated server resources, no start queue or automatic idle shutdown, and file access through the panel and SFTP.
Why would I move from Aternos to paid Minecraft hosting?
A paid server can make sense when waiting in a start queue, automatic shutdown while nobody is playing, or restricted file access gets in the way. If those limits do not bother your group, a free Aternos server may still be the better fit.
Can I move my existing Aternos world?
Aternos provides a world download. Before ordering, tell YiorasHost support the world version and server software so we can confirm compatibility and explain the safest upload path.
Does YiorasHost support Minecraft Bedrock Edition?
Not as a current hosting product. YiorasHost plans are for Minecraft Java Edition. Aternos supports both Java and Bedrock servers, so Aternos is the more suitable choice if a dedicated Bedrock server is required.
Do both services support plugins and mods?
Both provide tools for supported add-ons. Aternos uses a curated library and does not provide FTP access. YiorasHost includes panel tools for supported software, plugins and modpacks, plus panel file access and SFTP for server files.
Choose the option that matches how your group plays
Stay with free hosting if its limits work for you. Choose a paid plan when persistent availability and file access are worth the monthly cost.
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