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Head-to-head · Don't Starve Together Server Hosting

BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting vs Shockbyte

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side

BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting leads on 2 checks, Shockbyte on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting · 8.8/10

BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for don't starve together server hosting: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

On priced by, BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting gives you Per GB RAM where Shockbyte offers Fixed bundle. BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting leads on server locations: 21 locations versus 13 locations. BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting offers one-click mods; Shockbyte doesn't.

BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting is the better fit for buyers wanting broad server controls and proven reach. Shockbyte is the better fit for small groups wanting a familiar DST host.

  • BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting fits best

    Buyers wanting broad server controls and proven reach

  • Shockbyte fits best

    Small groups wanting a familiar DST host

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Side by side

Feature BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Shockbyte 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #2 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting #4 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting
Best for Buyers wanting broad server controls and proven reach Small groups wanting a familiar DST host
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial Not checked yet Not checked yet
Money-back guarantee 3 days 3 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Tickets · 24/7 Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 3/4 · Shockbyte 3/4
Caves on one plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
One-click mods ✓ (best) —
Automatic backups ✓ ✓
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Price per GB RAM Not checked yet Paid plans · price varies by game
Priced by Per GB RAM Fixed bundle
Entry RAM Not checked yet 2 GB
Entry slots Not checked yet 6 slots
Server locations 21 locations (best) 13 locations
Money-back window 3 days 3 days
Control panel BisectHosting Starbase panel Shockbyte Control Panel
Our review
Pros
  • Supports mods and Steam Workshop collections, with player-management tools.
  • Automated updates, daily backups and free DDoS protection are included.
  • Choose among 21 locations and switch the server among 110+ games.
  • Instant setup with plans sized by RAM and player capacity
  • Automatic backups and DDoS protection are included
  • Mod support, full file access and caves on Webber and Maxwell
Cons
  • No numeric price is available to compare plans or budgets.
  • Setup follows payment processing rather than being ready before checkout.
  • The three-day refund policy describes possible eligibility, not a guaranteed refund.
  • Caves are supported only on Webber and Maxwell plans
  • Adding mods requires setup through the panel, not a verified one-click installer
  • Wilson is limited to 2 GB RAM and up to 6 players
Our verdict

BisectHosting sells cloud-hosted dedicated servers for Don't Starve Together, aimed at players and groups who want to manage a persistent game server without running it themselves. Configuration includes expected player count, server…

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Shockbyte hosts dedicated Don't Starve Together servers for players who want a persistent private or public world without operating the server themselves. Its three fixed-bundle plans specify RAM and player limits, making it easier for…

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  1. BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server HostingDon't Starve Together Server Hosting 8.8Paid
  2. ShockbyteDon't Starve Together Server Hosting 8.4Paid plans · price varies by game

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Supports mods and Steam Workshop collections, with player-management tools.
    • Automated updates, daily backups and free DDoS protection are included.
    • Choose among 21 locations and switch the server among 110+ games.

    Where it doesn't

    • No numeric price is available to compare plans or budgets.
    • Setup follows payment processing rather than being ready before checkout.
    • The three-day refund policy describes possible eligibility, not a guaranteed refund.
  • Shockbyte — where it wins

    • Instant setup with plans sized by RAM and player capacity
    • Automatic backups and DDoS protection are included
    • Mod support, full file access and caves on Webber and Maxwell

    Where it doesn't

    • Caves are supported only on Webber and Maxwell plans
    • Adding mods requires setup through the panel, not a verified one-click installer
    • Wilson is limited to 2 GB RAM and up to 6 players
  • BisectHosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting8.8/10 · Paid

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

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  • Shockbyte8.4/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game

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

    Visit ShockbyteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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