Picking the right Palworld server plan: 16 to 32 slots
Choose a Palworld server plan that matches your group: Standard for friends, Pro for active communities, Elite for sprawling bases and heavy automation.
The short version
Standard at 8 GB is the genuine floor for a Palworld server and suits a group of friends. Pro at 12 GB suits an active community. Elite at 16 GB is for sprawling bases and heavy automation. There is no 4 GB or 6 GB plan because the engine does not run acceptably below 8 GB.
Picking the right Palworld server plan comes down to three tiers and one constraint: the engine wants 8 GB of RAM before it runs well. We don't sell anything smaller for Palworld.
#The three tiers at a glance
| Tier | RAM | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 8 GB | £17.99 |
| Pro | 12 GB | £24.99 |
| Elite | 16 GB | £32.99 |
Daily backups and DDoS protection are on every plan. Pro and Elite include the short yourname.hostd.it address; Standard uses yourname.hostdservers.com. Either is free. Bigger plans give you more headroom, not a different feature set.
#Standard, 8 GB
Standard suits a friend group of up to 16. That 16 isn't a Hostd cap, by the way; that's the actual slot ceiling Palworld imposes below the 32-player mode. If you're a tight crew with a handful of mates dipping in and out, Standard is genuinely enough. Pal breeding works, raids work, bases persist while you sleep.
#Pro, 12 GB
Pro is the default for active communities. The slot count opens up to 32 (Palworld's hard maximum), and the extra 4 GB of RAM absorbs busy evenings when half the server is base-building and the other half is off catching pals. If you're between tiers and unsure, this is the one to start on.
#Elite, 16 GB
Same 32-slot ceiling as Pro (the engine clamps it there; nobody sells more), but Elite adds priority CPU scheduling and another 4 GB. That matters for heavy bases with lots of conveyor belts, breeding farms, and pals stacked on work tasks. Pal AI is the thing that chews CPU in Palworld, and Elite gives it room to breathe.
#Why no 4 GB or 6 GB plan
Palworld's dedicated server doesn't run well below 8 GB. It will start, then thrash and stutter the moment a few players log in. We could sell you a smaller plan and let you find out, but you'd just be raising a ticket the next day. Standard is the floor for a reason.
#Next steps
- Getting ready for 1.0? Palworld 1.0 dedicated server
- Connecting to your Palworld server
- Tuning Palworld world settings
- Creating your first server
#Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does a Palworld server need?
8 GB is the practical floor and what a group of friends should start on. Pocketpair now recommend 16 GB for the 1.0 map. Bases with heavy Pal automation are what drive the number up, more than raw player count does.
Why is there no cheap 4 GB Palworld plan?
Because it would not work. The engine needs 8 GB before it behaves, and selling a 4 GB Palworld plan means selling a server that stutters from the first evening. Other hosts do list them; the servers are the problem, not the price.
Does Palworld need more RAM for more players?
Player count matters less than what those players build. Base size, the number of Pals working automation, and how much of the map stays loaded are the real drivers. A quiet server of 30 can cost less than a busy server of 8 with three industrial bases.
Written and maintained by the Hostd engineering team. Last updated 2026-05-20. Notice a mistake? Tell us.