Palworld server tool

Palworld server RAM calculator

Size a Palworld dedicated server from your player count, bases, mods, and hosting. You get a conservative RAM range, a player ceiling, restart timing, and the memory-leak signs to watch. No hosting prices and no company recommendations.

Reviewed July 12, 2026. Planning ranges, not exact figures.

Conservative starting point
RAM10 to 13 GB
Player ceiling10 players
Storage~41 GB
CPU
A modern CPU with strong single-thread performance and at least 4 cores. Palworld leans on single-thread speed more than core count.
Backups
Your plan works. Back up at least daily, and keep a few rolling copies.
Scheduled restarts
Schedule an automatic restart about every 8 to 12 hours. Small, light servers can go longer, but a daily restart is still good hygiene.
Home hosting
Looks practical. A small unmodded server like this can run on a spare PC at home if your upload speed and uptime are steady. Keep it on a wired connection.

Monitoring thresholds

  • Watch RAM as a trend, not a single reading. A steady climb that never plateaus is the warning sign.
  • Set an alert when sustained RAM use passes about 85 percent of what the server has.
  • Log player count next to RAM so you can tell a busy night from a leak.

Memory leak warning signs

  • RAM rises steadily during uptime and never settles, even when players leave.
  • The climb happens with two players just like thirty, only slower.
  • The server slows or crashes after several hours, then runs fine right after a restart.
  • Sized for your max player count so a full house does not run out. Typical load will use less.
  • These are planning ranges, not an exact figure. Start at the higher end and adjust after watching real usage.

How the estimate works

  • Starts near 8 GB and adds roughly 1 GB for every 3 to 4 players, sized for your max count.
  • Adds headroom for heavy or automated bases, older worlds, and mods.
  • Recommends scheduled restarts because the server software has a documented memory leak.
  • Flags whether home hosting looks practical or whether dedicated hosting is the safer call.

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Common questions

How much RAM does a Palworld server need?

Plan on about 8 GB as a base, plus roughly 1 GB for every 3 to 4 players, with more for heavy bases and mods. A 16-player server is comfortable near 12 GB, and a busy or modded 32-player server can want 24 GB or more. The calculator sizes for your max player count so a full house does not run out.

Why does my Palworld server RAM keep rising until it crashes?

The dedicated server software has a documented memory leak: RAM climbs steadily during uptime and does not settle, even when players leave, until it runs out and crashes. It happens on a small server too, just slower. The standard containment is a scheduled automatic restart, not a one-time fix.

How often should I restart a Palworld server?

A scheduled restart every 6 to 12 hours is normal, and busy, modded, or PvP servers should restart on the shorter end. Restarting clears the leaked memory before it fills. Back up before each restart on a shared world.

Can I host a Palworld server at home?

A small, light, unmodded server for a handful of friends can run on a spare PC with steady upload and uptime, ideally wired. Larger, modded, or PvP servers usually run better on always-on dedicated hosting. The calculator flags which side your setup leans toward.

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