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Head-to-head · Starbound Server Hosting

AleForge Starbound Server Hosting vs Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side

AleForge Starbound Server Hosting leads on 1 check, Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAleForge Starbound Server Hosting · 7.0/10
  • Most featuresAleForge Starbound Server Hosting · 2 of 3

AleForge Starbound Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for starbound server hosting: 7.0 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

AleForge Starbound Server Hosting offers automated backups; Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting doesn't publish it.

AleForge Starbound Server Hosting is the better fit for large communities needing flexibility. Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting is the better fit for small, straightforward servers.

  • AleForge Starbound Server Hosting fits best

    Large communities needing flexibility

  • Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting fits best

    Small, straightforward servers

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Side by side

Feature AleForge Starbound Server Hosting 7.0/10 Visit ↗ Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.5
Ranking #6 in Starbound Server Hosting #8 in Starbound Server Hosting
Best for Large communities needing flexibility Small, straightforward servers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $9/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features AleForge Starbound Server Hosting 2/3 · Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting 1/3
Automated backups ✓ (best) Not published
Mod support ✓ ✓
Modpack installer Not published Not published
Specs
Player slots Not published 12 players
Included RAM 2 GB Not published
File access Ftp/sftp Ftp/sftp
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited player slots across core Standard and Premium plans
  • Starbound mod support through file manager and FTP/SFTP
  • Offsite backups, one-click restores, and DDoS protection
  • Modified TCAdmin v2 panel with web console and configuration editor
  • Workshop Installer, FTP access, file manager, and mod uploads
  • Offsite backups, restores, scheduled restarts, and DDoS protection
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Standard plans list up to 4 GB of RAM
  • Starbound mod installation relies on file manager or FTP/SFTP
  • Starts at $9 per month with no free plan
  • The listed plan centers on 12 player slots
  • Web access is the only listed platform
Our verdict

AleForge Starbound Server Hosting provides dedicated hosting for Starbound players, co-op groups, and larger communities. Its web-based service combines unlimited player slots with configurable RAM, NVMe storage, file manager access,…

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Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting is a managed web-based service for running Starbound multiplayer servers. It suits owners who want configurable player capacity, server administration tools, file access, backups, and protection without…

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  1. AleForge Starbound Server HostingStarbound Server Hosting 7.0Paid
  2. Host Havoc Starbound Server HostingStarbound Server Hosting 6.5From $9/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AleForge Starbound Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Unlimited player slots across core Standard and Premium plans
    • Starbound mod support through file manager and FTP/SFTP
    • Offsite backups, one-click restores, and DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Standard plans list up to 4 GB of RAM
    • Starbound mod installation relies on file manager or FTP/SFTP
  • Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Modified TCAdmin v2 panel with web console and configuration editor
    • Workshop Installer, FTP access, file manager, and mod uploads
    • Offsite backups, restores, scheduled restarts, and DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $9 per month with no free plan
    • The listed plan centers on 12 player slots
    • Web access is the only listed platform
  • AleForge Starbound Server Hosting7.0/10 · Paid

    A flexible Starbound host for communities that need unlimited slots and resource options.

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  • Host Havoc Starbound Server Hosting6.5/10 · From $9/mo

    A straightforward managed Starbound server with strong administration tools at $9 per month.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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