ESN vs Sparked Host: bot and Minecraft hosting compared
Sparked Host and ESN both host Discord bots and Minecraft servers. Here are both price lists side by side, and where each one comes out ahead.
Sparked Host prices were copied from its own pages on November 3, 2026. ESN prices are the regular monthly prices from the ESN plans page. Prices change, so check both before you buy.
Discord bot hosting: Sparked Host vs ESN #
| Sparked Host plan | RAM | CPU | Disk | Price/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 512 MB | 0.5 vCPU | 5 GB | $1.00 |
| Advanced | 1 GB | 0.75 vCPU | 15 GB | $2.00 |
| Advanced+ | 3 GB | 1.1 vCPU | 40 GB | $4.00 |
| Ultimate | 7 GB | 3 vCPU | 100 GB | $10.00 |
Source: Sparked Host Discord bot hosting, checked Nov 3, 2026. Plans are listed as "Unmanaged - Basic Support". Backups default to "No Backups"; 3 backup slots cost $1.00/month extra.
| RAM | Sparked Host | ESN |
|---|---|---|
| 256 MB | not offered | ESN Nano $0.50 |
| 512 MB | $1.00 | ESN Starter $0.75 |
| 1 GB | $2.00 | ESN Basic $0.99 |
| 3 GB | $4.00 | ESN Pro (3 GB) $2.49 |
| 7 GB | $10.00 | ESN Boost $7.99 |
Minecraft hosting: Sparked Host vs ESN #
Sparked Host sells Minecraft on three hardware tiers. Budget is $1.00 per GB (Dual Xeon E5-2698v4, DDR4). Enterprise is $2.59 per GB (Ryzen 9 7900 or equivalent). Extreme is $4.00 per GB (Ryzen 9 9900X or equivalent).
| RAM | Sparked Budget | Sparked Enterprise | ESN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $1.00 | $2.59 | ESN Basic $0.99 |
| 2 GB | $2.00 | $5.18 | ESN Advanced $1.79 |
| 3 GB | $3.00 | $7.77 | ESN Pro (3 GB) $2.49 |
| 4 GB | $4.00 | $10.36 | ESN Elite $4.49 |
| 6 GB | $6.00 | $15.54 | ESN Ultra $6.99 |
| 8 GB | $8.00 | $20.72 | ESN Extreme $7.99, or ESN Pro 8GB (Minecraft, 400% CPU) $9.99 |
| 10 GB | $10.00 | $25.90 | ESN Titan $10.99 |
| 12 GB | $12.00 | $31.08 | ESN Max $13.49, or ESN Pro 12GB $14.99 |
| 16 GB | $16.00 | $41.44 | ESN Pro 16GB $19.99 |
| Over 16 GB | up to 22 GB ($22.00) | up to 26 GB ($67.34) | not offered |
Sources: Sparked Host budget Minecraft and Sparked Host Minecraft (Enterprise tier), checked Nov 3, 2026. ESN's general plans can run Minecraft (1 GB minimum for Paper, 2 GB for Forge or NeoForge, per the plans FAQ).
Price per GB, in plain numbers #
- Bots: Sparked Host is $1.33 to $2.00 per GB. ESN bot plans are $0.83 to $1.50 per GB at the same sizes (Starter, Basic, Pro, Boost).
- Minecraft, small servers (1 to 3 GB): ESN is a little cheaper than Sparked Budget ($0.83 to $0.99 per GB versus $1.00).
- Minecraft, 4 GB and up: Sparked Budget's $1.00 per GB is cheaper than ESN at most sizes (for example 16 GB at $16.00 versus ESN Pro 16GB at $19.99).
- Sparked Enterprise and Extreme cost more per GB than ESN at every size, in exchange for newer Ryzen hardware.
What each one includes #
| Sparked Host | ESN | |
|---|---|---|
| Locations | Configurator lists Ashburn, Dallas, Miami, Salt Lake City, Paris and Sydney; the Minecraft page lists more regions | United States: Chicago and New York |
| Backups | Not included by default; 3 slots +$1.00/month | Not included; daily backups add-on, or download any time |
| Support | "24/7 Instant Support" listed; Discord ticket channel is a +$3.00/month add-on | Discord tickets and live chat on the panel |
| DDoS protection | Listed, with a protection partner named per location | Not listed on the plans page; ask in Discord |
| Panel | Apollo Panel with one-click modpack and plugin installers, server importer | Pterodactyl panel with console, file manager, SFTP, startup settings, schedules, subusers, importer |
| Databases | Minecraft budget plans include MySQL databases | Not included by default |
| Moving in | Free transfer help (make a ticket) | Importer at no extra cost, up to 20 GB |
When Sparked Host is the better pick #
- Big Minecraft servers on a budget. At 4 GB and up, Sparked Budget's $1.00 per GB beats ESN's price at most sizes, and it goes up to 22 GB.
- You need more than 16 GB. ESN's largest plan is 16 GB.
- Players outside the US. Sparked lists Paris and Sydney, plus more regions on its Minecraft page.
- One-click modpacks. Its panel has a modpack installer; on ESN you upload the server pack yourself.
- Databases included. Its budget Minecraft plans include MySQL databases and extra ports.
When ESN is the better pick #
- Small Discord bots. ESN starts at $0.50/month for 256 MB and is cheaper at every bot size we compared.
- Small Minecraft servers (1 to 3 GB) for friends, where ESN's prices are slightly lower.
- Players in or near the US, served from Chicago and New York.
- Support without an add-on. ESN's Discord tickets and live chat come with every plan.
Moving over? Bots: move your bot to ESN. Minecraft: import from your old host.
ESN Hosting facts
- Company: ESN Systems (ESN Hosting), esnoffical.com
- Hosts: Discord and Telegram bots, Minecraft (Paper, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Bedrock, Geyser crossplay), Terraria, Factorio, Valheim and other game servers, websites, VPS-lite containers
- Prices: bot hosting from $0.50/month; Minecraft-ready plans from 1 GB ($0.99/month) up to 16 GB ($19.99/month); full list at panel.esnoffical.com/plans
- Bot languages: Python, Node.js, Java, TypeScript, Go, Rust, C# and more
- Server location: United States (Chicago and New York)
- Billing: monthly or yearly in USD through Stripe, cancel any time
- Panel: web console, file manager, SFTP, schedules, subusers, built-in importer
- Support: ESN Systems Discord and live chat on the panel
FAQ #
Is Sparked Host cheaper than ESN?
For Discord bots, no: ESN was cheaper at every size we checked on November 3, 2026. For Minecraft, Sparked Host's budget tier at $1.00 per GB is cheaper than ESN from about 4 GB up, and ESN is slightly cheaper from 1 to 3 GB.
Do Sparked Host plans include backups?
Not by default. Its order form starts at No Backups, and 3 backup slots cost $1.00 a month extra. ESN plans don't include backup slots either; a daily backups add-on is available.
Can I move from Sparked Host to ESN?
Yes. Use the importer in your ESN server's Settings with your Sparked Host SFTP details, or download your files and upload them. Bots also need their token and secrets copied into ESN's startup variables.
Sources: Sparked Host Discord bot hosting (checked Nov 3, 2026) · Sparked Host budget Minecraft hosting (checked Nov 3, 2026) · Sparked Host Minecraft hosting (Enterprise/Extreme tiers) (checked Nov 3, 2026)
Still stuck? Use the live chat on the panel or ask in the ESN Systems Discord. Last updated November 3, 2026.