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The Best Don't Starve Together Server Hosting in 2026

We compared Don't Starve Together hosts from their own product pages, plan tables and terms. The question that decides most of them is caves: the second shard is a whole extra server process, and hosts differ on whether one plan covers both. We also weighed Steam Workshop mod handling, cluster tokens, RAM, locations, backups and refund windows.

Our top picks

  1. Top ranked

    Godlike.Host#1 of 37
    9.7/10

    Godlike.Host — Don't Starve Together servers with a personal firewall, linked multi-server setups and DDoS protection.

  2. Runner-up

    A configurable hosted server with mods, backups, updates and broad game switching.

  3. Lowest paid price in the top 10

    Low-cost slot-based hosting with backups and mod tools; caves require a second server.

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The full ranking 37 tools, best first

37 tools
  1. Best forBuyers wanting broad server controls and proven reach

    A configurable hosted server with mods, backups, updates and broad game switching.

    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    8.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit BisectHosting
  2. Nitrado

    Best forPlayers seeking a widely known, flexible host

    A flexible slot-based host with mod configuration, backups and DDoS protection.

    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    8.6/10★★★★☆
    Visit Nitrado
  3. Shockbyte

    Best forSmall groups wanting a familiar DST host

    A straightforward DST host with player-sized plans, backups and DDoS protection.

    • Caves on one plan
    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    8.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit Shockbyte
  4. Best forBudget-conscious users comfortable with VPS options

    A low entry price and server tools, but DST-specific support is not established here.

    • Free trial
    8.2/10★★★★☆
    Visit Sparked Host
  5. Best forPlayers prioritizing flexible backups and file access

    A configurable DST server with FTP, console access, and scheduled backups.

    • DDoS protection
    8.1/10★★★★☆
    Visit ZAP-Hosting
  6. Best forGroups wanting caves and mods ready out of the box

    A practical choice for groups who want surface and caves running together with mod syncing.

    • Caves on one plan
    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    7.9/10★★★★☆
    Visit LOW.MS
  7. Best forSmall groups wanting caves, mods and protection

    A focused DST host with paired shards, Workshop mods and protection from $6.95 monthly.

    • Caves on one plan
    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    7.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit berrybyte
  8. Best forGroups wanting low-cost caves and Workshop support

    A low-cost DST server with caves, Workshop configuration and daily backups.

    • Caves on one plan
    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    7.7/10★★★★☆
    Visit PingByte
  9. Best forSmall groups wanting slot-based hosting with backups

    Low-cost slot-based hosting with backups and mod tools; caves require a second server.

    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    7.6/10★★★★☆
    Visit Ascend Servers
  10. Best forLow-cost slot-based hosting with standard controls

    Slot-based hosting with Workshop mods, backups and standard server controls.

    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    7.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit site
  11. Best forGroups needing many locations and one-click mods

    A DST host with one-click Workshop installs, live controls and 21 locations.

    • One-click mods
    • DDoS protection
    7.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit site
  12. Best forGroups wanting one-server caves and a trial

    A RAM-tiered DST host with one-server caves, backups, and Lite or Pro uptime options.

    • Free trial
    • Caves on one plan
    • Automatic backups
    7.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit Nodecraft
  13. Best forGroups wanting granular controls and affordable RAM

    Monthly RAM-sized plans pair Workshop support with detailed server controls.

    • Automatic backups
    7.2/10★★★★☆
    Visit site
  14. Best forPlayers who want AI help configuring caves and mods

    A RAM-priced host pairing AI setup help with surface-and-caves shards and mod support.

    • Caves on one plan
    • One-click mods
    • DDoS protection
    7.1/10★★★★☆
    Visit GameTeam
  15. Best forGroups wanting AI-assisted setup and mod management

    A paid server host pairing RAM-sized plans with AI setup help and mod management.

    • Caves on one plan
    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    7.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit PingPlayers
  16. Best forPlayers wanting detailed world controls and caves

    A control-rich DST server option for groups that want Overworld and Caves together.

    • Caves on one plan
    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    6.9/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Rabisu
  17. Best forUsers wanting a trial and managed mod tools

    A managed DST host with mod tools, backups and a 48-hour trial.

    • Free trial
    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    6.8/10★★★☆☆
    Visit PingPerfect
  18. Best forPlayers wanting straightforward TCAdmin controls

    A slot-based hosted server with practical controls for worlds, caves, backups and mods.

    • One-click mods
    • DDoS protection
    6.7/10★★★☆☆
    Visit LogicServers
  19. Best forGroups wanting mod controls and infrastructure flexibility

    A hosted DST server with mod controls, scheduled restarts and backup tools.

    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    6.6/10★★★☆☆
    Visit CreeperHost
  20. Best forSmall groups wanting mod tools and monitoring

    A monthly hosted server with mod management, backups and resource monitoring.

    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    6.5/10★★★☆☆
    Visit NordikServer
  21. Best forGroups preferring pay-per-use or prepaid plans

    Flexible billing and Workshop support, with automatic backups available for an extra fee.

    • Caves on one plan
    • DDoS protection
    6.4/10★★★☆☆
    Visit RespawnHost
  22. GPORTAL

    Best forRegions most survival hosts never cover

    Six slots for $10.49 per 30 days, from 12 regions including Mumbai, Taipei and Sao Paulo.

    • DDoS protection
    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit GPORTAL
  23. Best forBudget users wanting selectable RAM and caves

    Selectable RAM and useful world tools, priced from €2.69 per GB monthly.

    • Caves on one plan
    • One-click mods
    6.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit site
  24. Best forGroups seeking dedicated DST resources

    A managed DST host with caves clustering, configurable resources and six listed regions.

    • Caves on one plan
    • DDoS protection
    6.2/10★★★☆☆
    Visit XGamingServer
  25. Best forPlayers wanting Command Center and off-server backups

    Command Center controls and off-server backups, starting at $10 per month.

    • Automatic backups
    6.1/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Akliz
  26. Best forSouth African groups needing private hosting

    Johannesburg hosting, private access and restore points, with ordering not yet open.

    • Automatic backups
    6.0/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Grapple Gaming
  27. Best forPlayers who want game switching and migration tools

    A game-switching host with migration tools, but backups start on higher tiers.

    • One-click mods
    • DDoS protection
    5.9/10★★★☆☆
    Visit MintServers
  28. Best forAustralian users wanting hourly billing and an API

    A Perth-based hosting option with hourly billing, managed backups and server controls.

    5.8/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Warp Hosting
  29. Best forTeams wanting infrastructure support and backups

    A support-oriented DST host with mod access, but pricing and package details require contact.

    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    5.7/10★★★☆☆
    Contact Serversium
  30. Best forGroups that want custom mods and DDoS defense

    Automated hosting with mod file access and Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS defense.

    • DDoS protection
    5.6/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Enzonic
  31. Best forUsers seeking a simple single-location server

    A web-managed, Cologne-hosted server with configurable resources and prepaid terms.

    • DDoS protection
    5.5/10★★★☆☆
    Visit EmeraldHost
  32. Best forUsers wanting file access and Workshop installation

    A control-focused host for communities that want Workshop mods and direct file access.

    • One-click mods
    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    Per slot · rentals from 3 days Our Survival Servers verdict → Try Survival Servers
    5.4/10★★★☆☆
    Try Survival Servers
  33. Best forUsers comfortable with a basic managed server

    A managed DST host with browser-based controls, dedicated resources and optional backups.

    5.3/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Paladin
  34. Best forTechnical users comfortable managing their own VPS

    A configurable VPS option for DST hosts who are comfortable managing server infrastructure.

    5.2/10★★★☆☆
    Visit GameHosting.co
  35. Best forUsers needing larger memory VPS-style plans

    A monthly VPS-style option with 8–32 GB memory, root access and daily backups.

    • Automatic backups
    • DDoS protection
    5.1/10★★★☆☆
    Visit Server.pro
  36. GTXGaming

    Best forTeams needing dedicated physical infrastructure

    Physical servers start at £99/month, with root access, backups and DDoS protection.

    • DDoS protection
    5.0/10★★☆☆☆
    Visit GTXGaming

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Compare at a glance

#ToolPaid fromPriced byServer locationsOne-click modsAutomatic backupsDDoS protectionMoney-back windowControl panelScore
1Godlike.Host$23.99/moPer GB RAM10 locationsYesYesYes3 daysOwn Game Panel9.7
2BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server HostingPer GB RAM21 locationsYesYesYes3 daysBisectHosting Starbase panel8.8
3NitradoPer slot8 locationsNoYesYesNitrado Web Interface8.6
4ShockbyteFixed bundle13 locationsNoYesYes3 daysShockbyte Control Panel8.4
5Sparked Host$2/mo8.2
6ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting8 locationsYes14 daysZAP web interface8.1
7LOW.MS Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$8.80/moFixed bundle12 locationsYesYesYes5 daysTCAdmin server control panel7.9
8berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$6.95/mo6 locationsYesYesYes3 daysberrybyte game control panel7.8
9PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting£2.82/moPer GB RAM2 locationsYesYesYes14 daysPingByte control panel7.7
10Ascend Servers Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$1.30/user/moPer slot18 locationsYesYesYes0 daysTCAdmin7.6
11Citadel Servers Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$1.20/unit/moPer slot18 locationsYesYesYesTCAdmin7.5
12Streamline Servers Don't Starve Together Server HostingPer slot21 locationsYesYes2 daysModified TCAdmin7.4
13Nodecraft Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$11.92/moPer GB RAM27 locationsNoYesYes7 daysNodecraft Pro control panel7.3
14Kinetic Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$4.99/moFixed bundle15 locationsYes7 daysKinetic Panel7.2
15GameTeam.io Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$0.49/GB usage-basedPer GB RAM25 locationsYesNoYes3 daysGameTeam AI panel7.1
16PingPlayers Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$8.07/moPer GB RAM12 locationsYesYesYes1 daysPingPlayers control panel7.0
17Rabisu Don't Starve Together Server Hosting14 locationsYesYesYesRabisu game control panel6.9
18PingPerfect Don't Starve Together Server HostingFixed bundle20 locationsYesYesYes2 daysGamepanel6.8
19LogicServers Don't Starve Together Server HostingPer slot11 locationsYesYesTCAdmin6.7
20CreeperHost Don't Starve Together Server Hosting16 locationsYesYes28 daysCreeperPanel6.6
21NordikServer Don't Starve Together Server HostingCA$6.99/moFixed bundle1 locationsYesYesYes7 daysPterodactyl6.5
22RespawnHost Don't Starve Together Server Hosting€8/moFixed bundle3 locationsNoNoYesCustom control panel6.4
23GPORTAL$10.49/moPer slot12 locationsNoYesGPORTAL web interface6.3
24game-serverhosting Don't Starve Together Server HostingPer GB RAM3 locationsYes0 days6.3
25XGamingServer Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$10/moFixed bundle6 locationsYesCustom XGamingServer control panel6.2
26Akliz Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$10/moFixed bundle5 locationsNoYes7 daysCommand Center6.1
27Grapple Gaming Don't Starve Together Server Hosting99 ZAR/moFixed bundle1 locationsYes7 days6.0
28MintServers Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$9.99/moFixed bundle14 locationsYesNoYes1 daysMintPanel5.9
29Warp HostingA$19.95/mo1 locations5.8
30Serversium Don't Starve Together Server Hosting1 locationsNoYesYes0 daysServersium panel (name unspecified)5.7
31Enzonic Don't Starve Together Server Hosting2 locationsYes0 daysEnzonic Scratch Panel5.6
32EmeraldHost Don't Starve Together Server HostingPer GB RAM1 locationsYesEmeraldHost web interface5.5
33Survival ServersPer slot8 locationsYesYesYes3 daysCustom in-house control panel5.4
34Paladin Server Hosting5.3
35GameHosting.co$2.50/unit/mo5.2
36Server.pro Don't Starve Together Server Hosting$15/moFixed bundleYesYes3 daysServer.pro control panel5.1
37GTXGaming£99/moYes5.0

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