We don't like monthly subscriptions either. That's why Fern uses a flexible "pay-as-you-go" credit system. You only pay for the minutes your server is actually active. No waste, no surprises.

What are Credits?

Think of credits as your server's fuel. You can top up your Wallet whenever you want, and those credits are shared across your entire workspace. If you have three servers, they all pull from the same wallet.

How "Burn Rate" Works

When your server is turned on (Running), it consumes credits every minute based on its Tier. Let's look at the hourly cost for each size:

Tier	Resources	Credits / Hour
Small	2GB RAM	30 credits
Medium	4GB RAM	60 credits
Large	8GB RAM	120 credits
X-Large	16GB RAM	240 credits
XX-Large	32GB RAM	420 credits

The Secret to Saving Credits

The best way to save is simple: Stop your server when you're done playing.

Stopped servers consume zero credits.
We keep your world files, plugins, and settings perfectly safe for free.
There are no hidden "storage fees" for idle worlds.

"Set It and Forget It" with Auto-shutoff

We've all forgotten to turn the lights off. To protect your wallet, you can enable Auto-shutoff in your settings. If the server is empty for a while (like 30 minutes), we'll gracefully shut it down for you.

[!IMPORTANT] If your balance runs dry, your servers will automatically stop. Don't worry, your data is still safe, so just top up your wallet to get things moving again!

Ready to top up? Head over to the Billing Dashboard.