Head-to-head · Starbound Server Hosting
Godlike.Host vs Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting
Godlike.Host leads on 1 check, Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
- Lowest starting priceKinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting · $4.99/mo
- Free planonly Godlike.Host
- Free trialonly Godlike.Host
- Most featuresKinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting · 3 of 3
Godlike.Host scores higher on our rubric for starbound server hosting: 9.7 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Godlike.Host offers free plan; Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting doesn't. Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting is cheaper to start at $4.99/mo against $7.99/mo. Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting leads on included ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB.
Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting is the better fit for most Starbound server owners.
- Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting fits best
Most Starbound server owners
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Side by side
| Feature | Godlike.Host 9.7/10 Visit ↗ | Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Starbound Server Hosting | #2 in Starbound Server Hosting |
| Best for | — | Most Starbound server owners |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $7.99/mo | $4.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | ✓ | — |
| Features Godlike.Host 2/3 · Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting 3/3 | ||
| Automated backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mod support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modpack installer | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Player slots | 4 players | Not checked yet |
| Included RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB (best) |
| File access | Ftp/sftp | Ftp/sftp |
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| Our verdict | — Read the review → |
Kinetic Hosting provides hosted Starbound servers for friends, communities, and creators. Its web control panel covers configuration, world and save management, mod installation, scheduled tasks, and backups. Servers support Starbound mods… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting — where it wins
- Instant deployment with mod and Workshop content support
- Automated backups, SFTP, and web file-manager access
- Uncapped slots with 24/7 human support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The service is offered through the web platform
- Higher-RAM tiers increase the monthly cost
- 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.
Visit Godlike.hostFull verdict → - Kinetic Hosting Starbound Server Hosting9.3/10 · Paid
A flexible Starbound host with low-cost RAM tiers, backups, mods, and uncapped slots.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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