---
title: "Factorio server by the hour, no subscription — TickServ"
description: "Rent a dedicated Factorio server by the started hour, from €0.03/h. Saved world, automatic shutdown, €0 when the server is off. No subscription, no commitment."
url: https://tickserv.com/games/factorio
site: "TickServ (https://tickserv.com)"
lang: en
game: factorio
generated: 2026-08-28
---

# Your dedicated Factorio server, by the hour and with no subscription.

Spin up a dedicated Factorio server in minutes to build and automate your factory in multiplayer. Billed by the started hour, your game is saved between sessions: pick up your megabase whenever you want.

Ready in minutes · stop in 1 click · €0 when off · 🎁 first session free

## Why a Factorio server with TickServ

- Dedicated server to play and automate with several people
- Your game saved automatically and restored on the next start
- Built-in RCON console for admin commands
- Automatic shutdown when nobody is playing: €0 when the server is off

## Factorio pricing

Billed by the started hour, based on RAM and performance. Server off = €0.

| Performance | vCPU | RAM | Price / hour |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Eco (shared vCPU) | 2 | 4 GB | €0.02/h |
| Eco (shared vCPU) | 4 | 8 GB | €0.03/h |
| Eco (shared vCPU) | 8 | 16 GB | €0.05/h |
| Eco (shared vCPU) | 16 | 32 GB | €0.10/h |
| Dedicated CPU (dedicated vCPU) | 2 | 8 GB | €0.10/h |
| Dedicated CPU (dedicated vCPU) | 2 | 16 GB | €0.13/h |
| Dedicated CPU (dedicated vCPU) | 4 | 32 GB | €0.26/h |

Prices incl. VAT. You choose RAM and performance at creation. No subscription.

## Launch your Factorio server in 4 steps

1. **Choose your setup** — Pick Factorio, the RAM and the performance level. Server ready in a few minutes.
2. **Start in one click** — Launch the server: you get a stable connection address to share.
3. **Play with friends** — Share the address and play together. Your progress is saved automatically.
4. **Shut down when you're done** — Stop in one click, or auto-shutdown when nobody plays. Server off = €0.

## How much RAM for Factorio?

A rough guide based on your game. When in doubt, start small: you can change tier whenever you want.

| Your game | Recommended RAM |
| --- | --- |
| Small or medium factory, a few players | 4 GB |
| Large factory or megabase | 8 GB |

You can change RAM at any time, without losing your save.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many players at once?

The dedicated server comfortably holds a group of friends; you can adjust the number of slots in the server settings.

### Is my game kept?

Yes, for free: your save is archived before every shutdown and restored in the next session.

### Can I import an existing game?

Yes: when creating the server, import a .zip or .tar.gz archive containing a `saves/` folder with your save inside (`saves/my-factory.zip`). The form reminds you of the expected layout.

## Factorio guides

- [How to set up a Factorio multiplayer server](https://tickserv.com/guides/factorio-multiplayer-server): Settings live in server-settings.json, not in the environment. The empty-map trap, why you need no factorio.com account, and CPU over RAM. (markdown: https://tickserv.com/guides/factorio-multiplayer-server.md)
- [Playing on a private server with friends](https://tickserv.com/guides/play-with-friends): Why a server beats an open game, the password game by game, console access you can give without losing your seat, and splitting the bill. (markdown: https://tickserv.com/guides/play-with-friends.md)
- [How much does a game server cost by the hour?](https://tickserv.com/guides/game-server-cost): The real numbers: the rate per RAM tier, the monthly cost by playing rhythm, and the exact point where a subscription becomes cheaper than us. (markdown: https://tickserv.com/guides/game-server-cost.md)
- [How much RAM for your game server?](https://tickserv.com/guides/how-much-ram-game-server): The tiers per game, but above all how to tell whether your lag really comes from RAM: why adding more can make it worse, and when the CPU is what you should target. (markdown: https://tickserv.com/guides/how-much-ram-game-server.md)

## Official Factorio references

- official site: https://factorio.com/
- dedicated-server documentation: https://wiki.factorio.com/Multiplayer

— TickServ, https://tickserv.com/games/factorio