Head-to-head · Squad Server Hosting
Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting vs Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting
Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting leads on 1 check, Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting on 0, and 6 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 scoreEnzonic Cloud Squad Hosting · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting
- Most featuresEnzonic Cloud Squad Hosting · 6 of 6
Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting scores higher on our rubric for squad server hosting: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #9.
Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting offers free plan; Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting doesn't.
Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting a full feature set. Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting is the better fit for straightforward hosting for Squad communities.
- Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting fits best
Budget-conscious teams wanting a full feature set
- Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting fits best
Straightforward hosting for Squad communities
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Side by side
| Feature | Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Squad Server Hosting | #9 in Squad Server Hosting |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams wanting a full feature set | Straightforward hosting for Squad communities |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $3.20/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 3 days | 3 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting 6/6 · Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting 5/6 | ||
| Maps and mods | ✓ | ✓ |
| RCON access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server rule controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled restarts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Server backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum player slots | Not checked yet | 15 slots |
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| Our verdict | Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting provides dedicated cloud hosting for Squad, with automated game-server deployment, always-on hosting and tools for private groups, public communities and tournament organizers. Administrators can manage files… Read the review → |
Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting provides managed game servers for Squad players, communities, and administrators. Its plans are organized around capacity and RAM: Squad Leader supports 15 players with 3GB RAM, while Commander supports 40+… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting — where it wins
- Free tier with no credit card required
- Mods, SFTP, RCON, scheduled tasks and automated backups
- Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection with USA and Spain regions
Where it doesn't
- RCON is available only where the game supports it
- Server regions are limited to the USA and Spain
- The free plan's included resources are not detailed
Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting — where it wins
- Supports 15-player and 40+ player server plans
- Installs Steam Workshop mods and collections
- Includes backups, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Advanced configuration documentation targets the old control panel
- Larger communities may need to assess the 40+ player tier's fit
- Enzonic Cloud Squad Hosting9.4/10 · Free plan
A low-cost Squad host with a free tier and unusually broad server controls.
Visit EnzonicFull verdict → - Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting8.4/10 · Paid
A practical Squad host for communities that need mod support and configurable servers.
Visit ShockbyteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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