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Head-to-head · Starbound Server Hosting

Godlike.Host vs AleForge Starbound Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Godlike.Host #1 in Starbound Server Hosting 9.7/10 Paid Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Godlike.host

Godlike.Host leads on 1 check, AleForge Starbound Server Hosting on 0, 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 scoreGodlike.Host · 9.7/10
  • Free planonly Godlike.Host
  • Free trialonly Godlike.Host

Godlike.Host scores higher on our rubric for starbound server hosting: 9.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Godlike.Host offers free plan; AleForge Starbound Server Hosting doesn't.

AleForge Starbound Server Hosting is the better fit for large communities needing flexibility.

  • AleForge Starbound Server Hosting fits best

    Large communities needing flexibility

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Side by side

Feature Godlike.Host 9.7/10 Visit ↗ AleForge Starbound Server Hosting 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.7 8.3
Ranking #1 in Starbound Server Hosting #7 in Starbound Server Hosting
Best for — Large communities needing flexibility
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $7.99/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial ✓ —
Features Godlike.Host 2/3 · AleForge Starbound Server Hosting 2/3
Automated backups ✓ ✓
Mod support ✓ ✓
Modpack installer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Player slots 4 players Not checked yet
Included RAM 2 GB 2 GB
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
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
Our verdict

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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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  1. Godlike.HostStarbound Server Hosting 9.7Paid
  2. AleForge Starbound Server HostingStarbound Server Hosting 8.3Paid

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
  • Godlike.Host9.7/10 · Paid

    Godlike.Host — Starbound hosting with backups, DDoS protection and 24/7 support that replies in about 20 minutes on average.

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  • AleForge Starbound Server Hosting8.3/10 · Paid

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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