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Head-to-head · Astroneer Server Hosting

Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting vs Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting

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

Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting leads on 0 checks, Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGame Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresShockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting · 3 of 3

Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for astroneer server hosting: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

On supported platform, Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting gives you Cross_platform where Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting offers Steam. Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting offers mod support; Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting doesn't. On file access, Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting gives you Sftp where Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting offers Ftp. On control panel, Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting gives you Multicraft where Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting offers Proprietary.

Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting is the better fit for large cross-platform communities. Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting is the better fit for steam users wanting straightforward hosting.

  • Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting fits best

    Large cross-platform communities

  • Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting fits best

    Steam users wanting straightforward hosting

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Side by side

Feature Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.2
Ranking #3 in Astroneer Server Hosting #8 in Astroneer Server Hosting
Best for Large cross-platform communities Steam users wanting straightforward hosting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $11.99/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 7 days 3 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Tickets, Community, Docs, Email · 24/7 Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting 2/3 · Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting 3/3
Mod support — ✓ (best)
Automatic backups ✓ ✓
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum player slots Not checked yet 8 players
Supported platform Cross_platform Steam
File access Sftp Ftp
Control panel Proprietary Multicraft
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Steam PC and PlayStation cross-platform play
  • Unlimited player slots with deployment in under 60 seconds
  • Daily backups, one-click restore, DDoS protection, and SFTP access
  • Instant setup with Astroneer settings configuration
  • Automatic backups, updates, and DDoS protection
  • Full and FTP file access with world save uploads
Cons
  • Starts at $11.99 per month
  • Astroneer server-side mods are unsupported
  • No free plan is available
  • Listed support is limited to Steam-based Astroneer servers
  • The listed Astronium plan supports up to eight players
  • No free plan is included
Our verdict

Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting provides cloud-hosted dedicated servers for Astroneer players and communities. Its strongest fit is a large cross-platform group that wants Steam PC and PlayStation support, unlimited player slots,…

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Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting provides hosted servers for persistent Astroneer multiplayer worlds. It is aimed at Steam players who want a managed server rather than local hosting, with controls for server name, password, player…

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  1. Game Host Bros Astroneer Server HostingAstroneer Server Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. Shockbyte Astroneer Server HostingAstroneer Server Hosting 8.2Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Supports Steam PC and PlayStation cross-platform play
    • Unlimited player slots with deployment in under 60 seconds
    • Daily backups, one-click restore, DDoS protection, and SFTP access

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $11.99 per month
    • Astroneer server-side mods are unsupported
    • No free plan is available
  • Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Instant setup with Astroneer settings configuration
    • Automatic backups, updates, and DDoS protection
    • Full and FTP file access with world save uploads

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed support is limited to Steam-based Astroneer servers
    • The listed Astronium plan supports up to eight players
    • No free plan is included
  • Game Host Bros Astroneer Server Hosting9.0/10 · Paid

    A capable choice for large cross-platform communities, with a higher starting price.

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  • Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting8.2/10 · Paid

    A focused Steam hosting option with quick setup, backups, and practical server controls.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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