Setting up your own Minecraft server isn't as hard as it sounds. There are lots of ways to do so from using one of the best Minecraft server hosting options or the best game server hosts, but also simply setting up a server on your own PC.
Making your own server can be an involved process so you'll need to be comfortable using the command line prompt on Windows, but it's worth it and is much cheaper than using a hosting provider. While a little more complicated than learning how to install Minecraft mods, you get full control so you can use admin commands to spawn items, change the time of day, and much more. All without needing to pay for someone else's services.
