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Head-to-head · Squad Server Hosting

Godlike.Host vs PingByte Squad Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Godlike.Host #1 in Squad Server Hosting 9.7/10 Paid Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Godlike
PingByte Squad Server Hosting #7 in Squad Server Hosting 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit PingByte

Godlike.Host leads on 0 checks, PingByte Squad Server Hosting on 1, 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 scoreGodlike.Host · 9.7/10
  • Free trialonly Godlike.Host
  • Most featuresPingByte Squad Server Hosting · 5 of 6

Godlike.Host scores higher on our rubric for squad server hosting: 9.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

PingByte Squad Server Hosting leads on maximum player slots: 100 slots versus 40 slots.

Godlike.Host is the better fit for modded Squad servers with SFTP access. PingByte Squad Server Hosting is the better fit for high-capacity Squad servers needing bare-metal hardware.

  • Godlike.Host fits best

    Modded Squad servers with SFTP access

  • PingByte Squad Server Hosting fits best

    High-capacity Squad servers needing bare-metal hardware

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Side by side

Feature Godlike.Host 9.7/10 Visit ↗ PingByte Squad Server Hosting 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.7 8.6
Ranking #1 in Squad Server Hosting #7 in Squad Server Hosting
Best for Modded Squad servers with SFTP access High-capacity Squad servers needing bare-metal hardware
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — £5.65/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial ✓ —
Money-back guarantee 3 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Godlike.Host 3/6 · PingByte Squad Server Hosting 5/6
Maps and mods Not checked yet Not checked yet
RCON access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Server rule controls Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled restarts ✓ ✓
Server backups ✓ ✓
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum player slots 40 slots 100 slots (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Built-in mod installer and updater, with mods, plugins, launch options and game version set in the panel
  • Up to three free backups a day with restore, DDoS protection and full SFTP access
  • 24/7/365 live chat or ticket support, with a stated twenty-minute average reply
  • Supports approximately 100 players on dedicated bare-metal hardware
  • Includes RCON, admin tools, Layers.cfg and layer rotation management
  • Adds daily backups, DDoS protection and unlimited bandwidth
Cons
  • The money-back guarantee is voluntary and covers a first purchase within 3 days (terms 5.3)
  • No phone support is listed; help comes by live chat or ticket
  • No free plan is available
  • The Standard plan includes one backup slot
  • Server management is provided through a web panel
Our verdict

Godlike.Host sells Squad servers on a game page of their own, separate from its VPS range. Its Squad plans are Ultra (8 GB of RAM), Unstoppable (12 GB) and Rampage (16 GB), plus a custom option. Its feature list covers a personal firewall…

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PingByte Squad Server Hosting provides dedicated bare-metal hosting for Squad communities and server administrators. The Standard plan supports approximately 100 players with 8 GB of RAM, 48 GB of NVMe storage, unlimited bandwidth and a 1…

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  1. Godlike.HostSquad Server Hosting 9.7Paid
  2. PingByte Squad Server HostingSquad Server Hosting 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Godlike.Host — where it wins

    • Built-in mod installer and updater, with mods, plugins, launch options and game version set in the panel
    • Up to three free backups a day with restore, DDoS protection and full SFTP access
    • 24/7/365 live chat or ticket support, with a stated twenty-minute average reply

    Where it doesn't

    • The money-back guarantee is voluntary and covers a first purchase within 3 days (terms 5.3)
    • No phone support is listed; help comes by live chat or ticket

  • PingByte Squad Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Supports approximately 100 players on dedicated bare-metal hardware
    • Includes RCON, admin tools, Layers.cfg and layer rotation management
    • Adds daily backups, DDoS protection and unlimited bandwidth

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The Standard plan includes one backup slot
    • Server management is provided through a web panel
  • Godlike.Host9.7/10 · Paid

    Godlike.Host — Squad servers with a personal firewall, linked multi-server setups and DDoS protection.

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  • PingByte Squad Server Hosting8.6/10 · Paid

    A low-cost dedicated option for Squad communities needing high capacity and server control.

    Visit PingByteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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