Cobbly vs FalixNodes
FalixNodes and Cobbly both offer a free Minecraft server with about 3 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage, and both are run by companies that also sell paid servers. They make different trade-offs: Falix lets as many players join as the memory allows, while Cobbly caps a server at 10 players but gives it more CPU, a second server, and a panel built for a group of friends.
Side by side
| Feature | Cobbly | FalixNodes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | Free plan, paid plans available |
| Memory | 3 GB, fixed | 3 GB, shared |
| CPU | Up to 2 cores | 1 core |
| Storage | 10 GB per server | 10 GB NVMe |
| Free servers | 2 per account, both can run at once | Check Falix's site |
| Player slots | 10 | Unlimited |
| Starting a stopped server | Starts when a player connects (15 times a month per server), or any time from the panel | Check Falix's site for its current rules |
| Paid upgrade path | One-click clone to Spawnly, reversible | Paid plans |
FalixNodes figures are from its free hosting page as of October 2026. Free plans change often, so check Falix's site for current numbers and any session or idle limits.
What is the same
- Free, with no card needed.
- About 3 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage for a free server.
- A web panel with a console and file manager.
- Both hosts also sell paid servers, which is what pays for the free ones.
- Your world can be downloaded and moved elsewhere.
If a server that never sleeps is what you need, see the always-on page
Where Cobbly is different
- More CPU. A Cobbly server can use up to 2 cores; Falix's free page lists 1. Minecraft leans on one main thread, but world generation, mods and the garbage collector use the rest.
- Two servers, both online at once, so a survival world and a modded one can run side by side.
- It wakes when someone joins. A sleeping Cobbly server starts as soon as a player connects to its address, up to 15 times a month, and any time from the panel.
- A panel for a group. Give up to five friends their own access without sharing a password, keep automatic backups, and start the server from Discord with
/cobbly start. - A reversible upgrade. One button clones your world into an always-on Spawnly server, and your free server keeps running.
Where FalixNodes is the better pick
Player slots. Falix's free page lists unlimited player slots; Cobbly stops at 10. If you are running something bigger than a server for friends, that matters more than anything else on this page.
Moving your world to Cobbly
Download your world from the Falix panel as a ZIP, create a Cobbly server on the same Minecraft version and software, and upload the ZIP in the World tab. Keep the Falix server until you have checked everything came across.
Questions
Is Cobbly better than FalixNodes?
For a private server for up to 10 friends, Cobbly gives more CPU, a second server and a panel built for sharing. For more players than that, Falix's unlimited slots make it the better choice. Both are free.
Can I move my Falix world to Cobbly?
Yes. Download the world as a ZIP, then upload it in the World tab on your Cobbly server. Use the same Minecraft version so the world loads as it was.
Does a Cobbly server sleep?
Yes. After 5 minutes with nobody online it saves the world and stops, which is how it stays free. The next player to connect wakes it, usually in under a minute.
Is Cobbly really free?
Yes, with no card, no trial and no expiry. The free tier is how Spawnly, a paid host, introduces itself.
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