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title: "BisectHosting Alternative Without Subscription: Pay Hourly · TickServ"
description: "Tired of costly BisectHosting subscriptions for Minecraft and modpacks? Hourly game servers, €0 when turned off, unthrottled RAM, and free backups."
url: https://tickserv.com/bisecthosting-alternative
site: "TickServ (https://tickserv.com)"
lang: en
generated: 2026-09-18
---

# Why pay BisectHosting monthly when your server sleeps 90% of the time?

With BisectHosting, a 6 GB or 8 GB modpack server costs $18 to $24 per month on recurring subscription. On TickServ, get high performance with shared or dedicated CPU and only pay for hours played: €0 as soon as you turn it off.

## BisectHosting vs TickServ: feature-by-feature comparison

| Feature | BisectHosting | TickServ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Billing model | Recurring monthly subscription based on RAM tier | Pay-as-you-go hourly billing from prepaid wallet |
| Server offline (idle) | Billed 24/7 even when nobody is playing | €0 (world archived on Cloudflare R2, VM deleted) |
| Minecraft modpacks | 1-click installs restricted or tier-dependent | CurseForge & Modrinth in 1 click at no extra cost |
| Commitment | Recurring charge via card or PayPal | Zero lock-in, no subscription, stop anytime |
| Automated backups | Backup slots limited or sold as paid add-ons | Free automated backups and unlimited exports |
| Best suited for | Large public servers active day and night | Friend groups on Minecraft or modpacks (70–90% savings) |

## Real-world example: A Minecraft modpack server (ATM, Better MC)

Typical playtime: two 3-hour sessions per week (~26 hours per month).

### With BisectHosting (Premium 6 GB): ~$18.00 / month

Billed 24/7 for 730 monthly hours, even when players are asleep or at work.

### With TickServ (8 GB RAM, unlimited modpacks): ~€0.78 / month (95% Savings)

You only pay for the 26 hours actually played at €0.03/hr. Savings: over $17 every month.

## How to switch from BisectHosting without losing your world

Export your world in minutes. Download your backup archive from the BisectHosting control panel, import it to TickServ for free while stopped, launch to confirm your structures and inventories, then cancel your BisectHosting plan.

[Read our step-by-step guide on migrating from another host](https://tickserv.com/guides/move-server-from-another-host)

— TickServ, https://tickserv.com/bisecthosting-alternative