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The demand for free Minecraft server hosting has surged as players seek persistent, high-quality multiplayer experiences without financial commitment. However, many free hosts compromise on uptime, hardware performance, or version support. This paper analyzes five leading free hosting providers——based on three key criteria: 24/7 uptime, update speed (e.g., support for latest Minecraft versions and mods), and overall quality (RAM, CPU limits, queue times). Results indicate that while no free host offers truly unrestricted 24/7 service, Oracle Cloud Free Tier (with manual setup) provides the best uptime and performance, while Aternos excels in update frequency and ease of use.