Craftdex vs GigaNodes

Craftdex is a free web directory and reference for Minecraft players, servers, skins, capes, and game information. Its Java seed map runs in the browser, calculating biomes, slime chunks, and structure positions from numeric or text seeds. Processing happens locally, so the seed is not sent to a server; markers stay in the browser for that seed and are not uploaded. Additional tools include Minecraft calculators, generators, finders, lookups, command builders, and server ping utilities. Reference material covers crafting, brewing, enchantments, effects, mobs, villager trades, food, fuel, blocks, biomes, structures, advancements, updates, and redstone. Craftdex says game data comes from Mojang asset data and is checked against Minecraft Wiki. Live player, server, skin, and cape listings use public Minecraft APIs and refresh continuously. The site describes itself as an independent, player-run fan reference, unaffiliated with Mojang or Microsoft. Its free plan costs nothing and supports both editions.

GigaNodes sells VPS, virtual dedicated servers, dedicated servers, and game server hosting. Its listed game options include Minecraft Java and Bedrock, modded Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Hytale, FiveM, and Valheim. Game hosting uses Gigapanel, with backups, subdomains, one-click plugins, and modpacks; VPS and VDS use VirtFusion. Listed integrations include CurseForge and Modrinth modpacks, Rust Oxide/uMod, FiveM frameworks, and MySQL for FiveM. Cloudflare Magic Transit protection with UDP coverage is included at no extra cost on every listed plan, according to the company. VPS and dedicated locations are listed in Jaipur, Noida, and Mumbai, with game servers also in Dubai. GigaNodes says live chat and ticket support runs 24/7, with an average first response under 15 minutes, and states a 99.9% uptime SLA with automatic service credits. Cloud Nano costs ₹600/mo monthly or ₹528 a month billed annually with 12% savings. Prices exclude 18% GST. The company is registered in India.