Connect Hosting vs Shockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting

Connect Hosting9.8Visit SAShockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting7.1Visit

Higher score Connect Hosting #1 in Assetto Corsa Server Hosting 9.8/10 Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Connect

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SA Shockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting #6 in Assetto Corsa Server Hosting 7.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Shockbyte

• Connect Hosting fits best

  Modded Assetto Corsa communities

• Shockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting fits best

  Simple, established 16-player hosting

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Side by side

Feature	Connect Hosting 9.8/10 Visit ↗	SAShockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.8	7.1
Ranking	#1 in Assetto Corsa Server Hosting	#6 in Assetto Corsa Server Hosting
Best for	Modded Assetto Corsa communities	Simple, established 16-player hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$3.99/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	72 days	3 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Connect Hosting 4/4 · Shockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting 3/4
Mod installation	✓	✓
Custom weather	✓	✓
Scheduled restarts	✓ (best)	Not published
Live server console	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum players	Not published	16 players
Backup frequency	Automatic	Automatic
Server operating system	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free freeroam tier includes AI traffic, CSP, Sol, and DDoS protection Paid plans support unlimited player slots and full mod uploads Live console, automatic sync, backups, and scheduled restarts simplify management	Instant setup with custom car and track installation Automatic backups, DDoS protection, and full file access Web panel plus real-time console for server administration
Cons	The free tier is Discord-gated and may be suspended for inactivity Kunos racing servers remain limited by available track pit boxes Higher tiers mainly add backup capacity rather than distinct core features	No free plan is available Plans are limited to 16 or 32 players Some setup guides cover the old control panel
Our verdict	Connect Hosting provides managed Assetto Corsa server hosting through a web panel for private groups, public freeroam communities, and racing leagues. It supports AssettoServer freeroam servers with AI traffic as well as Kunos dedicated… Read the review →	Shockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting provides dedicated servers for Assetto Corsa players and racing groups. Its plans are organized by player capacity: Rookie supports 16 players with 1 GB RAM, while Racer supports 32 players with 2 GB… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Connect Hosting — where it wins

  • Free freeroam tier includes AI traffic, CSP, Sol, and DDoS protection
  • Paid plans support unlimited player slots and full mod uploads
  • Live console, automatic sync, backups, and scheduled restarts simplify management

  Where it doesn't

  • The free tier is Discord-gated and may be suspended for inactivity
  • Kunos racing servers remain limited by available track pit boxes
  • Higher tiers mainly add backup capacity rather than distinct core features

• Shockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting — where it wins

  • Instant setup with custom car and track installation
  • Automatic backups, DDoS protection, and full file access
  • Web panel plus real-time console for server administration

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Plans are limited to 16 or 32 players
  • Some setup guides cover the old control panel

• Connect Hosting9.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo

  A flexible value pick for modded Assetto Corsa communities, from free freeroam to paid racing servers.

  Visit ConnectFull verdict →
• SAShockbyte Assetto Corsa Server Hosting7.1/10 · Paid

  A straightforward choice for established 16-player Assetto Corsa groups.

  Visit ShockbyteFull verdict →