If you've searched "free BeamMP server hosting," you've probably found a mix of misleading results. VPS guides that assume you know Linux. Ad-supported platforms that make you earn credits. "Free trials" that expire in a week.
We looked at every major hosting provider that offers BeamMP servers to see who actually gives you a free server — no tricks, no expiry, no credit card.
Here's what we found.
The Official BeamMP Partners
BeamMP maintains a list of hosting providers they've vetted and partnered with. Being an official partner means the provider works directly with the BeamMP development team, their servers are optimised for the game, and they meet BeamMP's quality standards.
Connect Hosting is an official BeamMP partner and was the first to offer a genuinely free server tier back in May 2022 — the first BeamMP host to offer free servers with full mod support. Since then, a couple of other partners have introduced free tiers too (notably Vertuo Hosting and Horizon Hosting), but Connect Hosting's free offering remains the most established.
What Does "Free" Actually Mean?
Let's be specific about what Connect Hosting's free server includes:
- 4 player slots — enough for a small group
- 1 GB RAM — handles standard maps and a handful of mods
- 512 MB storage — enough for base server files (mods are limited on free tier)
- Full control panel — the same dashboard paid customers use
- DDoS protection — enterprise-grade, included on every server
- No credit card required — sign in with Discord, that's it
- No time limit — it's free for as long as you use it
The only requirements are a Discord account and joining the Connect Hosting community server. There's an inactivity policy (servers with no player activity get suspended after a period), but you can reactivate anytime.
How Other BeamMP Partners Compare
We checked every hosting provider listed on the official BeamMP forums. These are the companies BeamMP has vetted and partnered with. Here's what each offers:
Horizon Hosting (BeamMP Partner)
- Starts from around $3/month
- No free tier
- UK, US, and Germany locations
- Ryzen 9 hardware, solid reputation in the BeamMP community
Vyper Hosting (BeamMP Partner)
- Starts from £2/month for 5 players and 10 GB storage
- No free tier
- UK company with 4 locations (London, Frankfurt, LA, Miami)
- Ryzen 9 hardware, unmetered CPU and RAM
ZAP-Hosting (BeamMP Partner)
- Starts from €2.99/month
- No free tier
- Well-known in the broader game hosting space
- DDoS protection included, game cloud switching
Host Havoc (BeamMP Partner)
- Starts around $8/month
- No free tier
- Established game hosting provider with a strong reputation
- 24/7 support team
Winheberg (BeamMP Partner)
- French hosting provider, starts from €2.99/month
- No free tier
- Xeon Gold hardware, based in a Tier III datacenter in France
- DDoS protection included
Vertuo Hosting (BeamMP Partner)
- Starts from $1.99/month — the cheapest paid option
- No free tier
- DDoS protection included
- Newer provider but growing
Other Partners
AssettoHosting, PedalHost, and Wabbanode are also listed on the BeamMP forums. At the time of writing, some of their websites had issues (expired SSL certificates, etc.), so we couldn't verify current pricing. None offer a free tier.
What About Non-Partner Hosts?
You'll find other companies advertising BeamMP hosting — Game Host Bros, BisectHosting, Sparked Host, and others. They're not official partners. That doesn't mean they're bad, but they don't have the direct relationship with BeamMP's development team that partners do.
AxentHost is worth mentioning specifically. They advertise "free forever" BeamNG hosting, but it's ad-supported — you earn credits by watching ads. Not quite the same as genuinely free.
The Comparison Table
| Provider | Free Tier | Official Partner | Starting Price | Free DDoS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Hosting | ✅ Yes — genuinely free | ✅ Yes | $0 (free) / $4.99 paid | ✅ |
| Horizon Hosting | ❌ | ✅ | ~$3/mo | ✅ |
| Vyper Hosting | ❌ | ✅ | £2/mo | ✅ |
| ZAP-Hosting | ❌ | ✅ | €2.99/mo | ✅ |
| Host Havoc | ❌ | ✅ | ~$8/mo | ✅ |
| Winheberg | ❌ | ✅ | €2.99/mo | ✅ |
| Vertuo Hosting | ❌ | ✅ | $1.99/mo | ✅ |
| AxentHost | ⚠️ Ad-supported | ❌ | "Free" (ads) | Unknown |
Why Does This Matter?
Two reasons:
1. You shouldn't have to pay to try something. Most people just want to play BeamNG with a few mates. That doesn't require an 8 GB dedicated server. A free tier lets you figure out if hosted multiplayer is even something you care about before spending money.
2. Official partner status matters. BeamMP is a mod — it gets updates, breaks, and needs specific server configurations. A hosting provider that works directly with BeamMP's development team can push updates faster, optimise performance better, and actually troubleshoot game-specific issues. Generic hosting providers treat BeamMP as just another game in their catalogue.
When Should You Pay?
The free server is genuinely good enough for a small group. But you'll want to upgrade when:
- Your group grows past 4 players
- You want to run lots of custom mods simultaneously
- You need priority support for events or communities
- You want automatic backups so you never lose your setup
Connect Hosting's paid plans start at $4.99/month for 4 GB RAM, unlimited player slots, and 10 GB storage. The upgrade path is seamless — one click, your data carries over, no downtime.
The Bottom Line
If you want a free BeamMP server from an established official partner, Connect Hosting has been doing it since 2022 — the first host to offer free BeamMP servers with mod support. A few other partners now offer free tiers too, but Connect's platform features (community hub, mod library, Discord bot) and nearly four years of track record set it apart.
Every other official partner charges from $1.99–8/month for their cheapest plan. And the "free" alternatives aren't partners — they're ad-supported or unreliable.