Free Aternos AlternativeNo Queues, 3 GB RAM & 24/7 Uptime
100% Free 24/7 Minecraft server hosting without 45-minute waiting queues or auto-shutdowns. 3 GB dedicated RAM, full SFTP file access, and 20.0 TPS locked.
Instant boot under 10 seconds, 3 GB dedicated RAM, full SFTP file access, and zero hourly countdown timers.
Frustrating wait queues, empty-server auto-shutdowns, throttled memory, and intrusive ads.
Why Players Are Leaving Aternos
The biggest dealbreakers of Aternos hosting and how CoalByte solves them completely.
Endless Queue Times & Missed Confirmation Timers
During peak gaming hours, Aternos queues reach 15-45 minutes. If you miss the 2-minute confirmation button popup, you are kicked straight to the back.
5-Minute Inactivity Auto-Shutdown
If all players disconnect, Aternos kills the server after 5 minutes. Whenever your friends want to rejoin, you have to restart and wait in queue all over again.
4 GB Storage Ceiling & No Direct SFTP
If your world exceeds 4 GB due to exploration or mods, Aternos refuses to start. Furthermore, you cannot connect via SFTP or upload custom server jars.
CoalByte vs Aternos: Direct Side-by-Side Comparison
See clear hardware, uptime, and accessibility differences between both hosts.
| Feature / Specification | CoalByte Cloud (Free) | Aternos (Free Tier) |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Queue Wait Time | 0 seconds (Instant Boot < 10s) | 15 - 45 minutes during peak hours |
| Inactivity Auto-Shutdown | No forced shutdown (Stays online) | Killed automatically after 5 mins |
| Allocated RAM | 3 GB Dedicated RAM Guaranteed | ~2.4 GB dynamic, heavily throttled |
| Disk Storage Limit | 8 GB Enterprise Fast NVMe | 4 GB Hard Limit (Refuses to boot) |
| Direct SFTP & Custom .jar | Full SFTP (Port 2022) + File Manager | Blocked (Restricted web UI only) |
| Anti-DDoS Mitigation | 17+ Tbps Anycast Multi-Layer | Basic web filter |
| Monthly Price | €0 Free Forever | €0 (Pushed to paid exaroton) |
How to Migrate from Aternos in 3 Simple Steps
Import your existing world files and plugins seamlessly without losing any player progress.
Download Your World from Aternos
Inside your Aternos panel, head to 'Worlds' and click 'Download' to save the .zip archive of your world locally.
Create Your Free CoalByte Instance
Sign up in seconds via Google/Discord and deploy your Minecraft Paper, Purpur, or Fabric server in CoalByte.
Upload via SFTP & Enjoy 20 TPS
Upload your world folder via SFTP or our web File Manager and start playing with constant 20.0 TPS and 0 queue.
What Players Say After Switching from Aternos
“We used to wait 40 minutes for Aternos to boot on Friday nights. On CoalByte, it turns on in 6 seconds and never shuts down when we take a short break. Best switch ever!”
Vlad 'ShadowK'
Survival SMP Owner“Aternos was crashing with OOM every 30 minutes with our modpack. The 3 GB dedicated RAM on CoalByte easily handles 30 mods and 8 players at full 20 TPS.”
David M.
Modded Community AdminFrequently Asked Questions About Switching from Aternos
Answers to common questions from players looking for a faster, queue-free alternative.
Say Goodbye to Aternos Queues. Deploy in Seconds!
No queues, no 5-minute auto-kills, 3 GB dedicated RAM, and locked 20.0 TPS. Your permanent server is just a few clicks away.