BeamMP Server Plans Explained
Picking the right plan depends on what you're trying to do. Here's the honest breakdown — no upselling, just what actually matters.
What Determines What You Need
Three things drive your resource needs:
- Player count — How many people will be on at the same time?
- Mods — How many vehicle/map mods are you running?
- Map size — Built-in maps are light; large custom maps use more RAM.
Our Recommendations
Just Me and a Few Friends (2-5 Players)
2-3GB RAM is plenty. You can run a decent number of mods, any map you want, and things will be smooth. This is the most common setup and our entry-level plans handle it perfectly.
Small Community (5-15 Players)
4-6GB RAM gives you headroom. You can run 20-30 mods comfortably, host on bigger maps, and handle the traffic without issues.
Larger Server (15-30 Players)
8GB+ RAM is where you want to be. With more players, every mod and every extra vehicle spawn matters more. Consider keeping MaxCars at 1 and curating your mod list.
Big Public Server (30+ Players)
16GB+ RAM and you'll want to be thoughtful about mods. The biggest BeamMP servers run lean — a curated set of popular mods, optimized settings, and a map that handles the player count.
What's Included with Every Plan
Regardless of which plan you pick:
- Full panel access — Console, Mod Manager, Config Editor, File Manager
- Automatic backups — scheduled + manual
- Server templates — one-click setups
- DDoS protection — standard on all plans
- 24/7 uptime — your server runs even when you're not online
Upgrading
Need more juice? You can upgrade your plan anytime from your dashboard. The upgrade is usually instant — your server keeps its files, mods, and config. You just get more resources.
Downgrading
Going the other way works too. Just make sure your current usage fits within the lower plan's limits. If you're using 3.5GB of RAM and downgrade to 2GB, you'll run into problems.
Free Tier
We offer a free BeamMP server plan for trying things out. It's limited in resources but fully functional — great for testing or casual use with a friend or two. You can always upgrade later if you want more.
Not Sure?
Start with a mid-tier plan. It's easier to downgrade if you don't need the resources than to troubleshoot performance issues on a plan that's too small. And if you're ever unsure, reach out to us — we'll help you figure out the right fit.
For more on getting the most out of whatever plan you're on, check out performance optimization.