GameServers.com vs Shockbyte

A detailed comparison to help you choose the best game server hosting provider between GameServers.com and Shockbyte.

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Winner: Shockbyte

Score: 0–4

Shockbyte wins 4–0 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

GameServers.com

7.9

Shockbyte

8.5

Overview

Provider Overview

GameServers.com

Rating

7.9

Starting Price

$5.00/mo

Founded

2003

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

7/9

Games Supported

20+

Shockbyte

Rating

8.5

Starting Price

$2.50/mo

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Australia

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

9/9

Games Supported

20+

Feature Comparison

FeatureGameServers.comShockbyte
Mod Support
DDoS Protection
Auto Backups
Custom JAR
FTP Access
MySQL
Free Subdomain
Instant Setup
Crossplay
Total7/99/9

Shockbyte wins on features with 2 exclusive features.

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Pricing Comparison

GameGameServers.comShockbyteCheaper
Ark Survival AscendedStandard $14.95/mo
Conan ExilesStandard $11.95/moStandard $9.99/moShockbyte
Core KeeperStandard $4.49/mo
DayzStandard $15.95/moStandard $11.99/moShockbyte
Dont Starve TogetherStandard $2.99/mo
EnshroudedStandard $9.99/mo
FactorioStandard $4.99/mo
Garrys ModStandard $5.95/moStandard $4.99/moShockbyte
MinecraftStandard $5.00/moDirt $2.50/moShockbyte
PalworldStandard $9.99/mo
RustStandard $14.00/moStandard $11.00/moShockbyte
UnturnedStandard $3.49/mo

Pros & Cons

GameServers.com
20+ years in business
30+ data center locations worldwide
Reliable and stable infrastructure
Good brand reputation
Wide game selection
Dated control panel interface
No custom JAR support
Higher prices for what you get
Support can be slow
Shockbyte
Very affordable starting prices
Instant server setup
Supports 30+ games
Global server locations
24/7 customer support
Custom panel (not Pterodactyl)
Performance can vary during peak times
Upselling on add-ons
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Detailed Verdict

Performance

Shockbyte

Shockbyte has a higher rating (8.5 vs 7.9).

Value

Shockbyte

Shockbyte starts at $2.50/mo vs $5.00/mo.

Support

Shockbyte

Shockbyte has stronger community trust with 2,847 reviews.

Features

Shockbyte

Shockbyte offers 9/9 features vs 7/9.

Overall Winner: Shockbyte

Shockbyte wins 4–0 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

GameServers.com

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