Minehut is probably the best free server hoster out there. However, I've heard people complain that they can not join without an internet owner. This can be solved by joining Minehut (minehut.com), then doing /join (server name). In about half an minute, the server will be up. Sidenotes: The minehut data centre(s), which is located in America, will cause high ping for people who live in Oceania. 10 players can join in one server, so this is good for a small group of friends. Link
2. Idleyhost * * Idleyhost can be a great hoster, but its poor performance is one of many reasons it fails. The data centres are located in Germany, which gives you a lot of ping. However, you will have to keep trying to host because there is only so many spots. The server can run continuously if you keep your server tab open. The downtime can be quite significant, with it taking up to 70% of the day. This is a new server hoster, so it's possible that it will improve. This hoster can be used to run a 24/7 server. However, it has poor performance. Link
3. Aternos * ** * Ah Aternos, the saviour for Bedrock. You can host Java and Bedrock simultaneously. The server's RAM will increase the more people playing. It is hosted in America, which makes it convenient for most people. It offers more customization than any other. It cannot run 24/7. The server cannot run 24/7. YUROCK Users must wait in a queue and then join the server. Otherwise, the server will be offline for 3 minutes. Otherwise, this is a good and reliable server hoster.
I hope this has given enough information to allow you to create your own server. If not, then maybe you could pay for them instead. You can find excellent paid server hosts here:
Shockbyte (people often complain though about its customer service)
You have it! A nice list of servers. I'm glad the start rating was helpful.