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Head-to-head · Squad Server Hosting

Godlike.Host vs Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 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
Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting #9 in Squad Server Hosting 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Shockbyte

Godlike.Host leads on 1 check, Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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 featuresShockbyte Squad Server Hosting · 5 of 6

Godlike.Host scores higher on our rubric for squad server hosting: 9.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #9.

Godlike.Host leads on maximum player slots: 40 slots versus 15 slots.

Godlike.Host is the better fit for modded Squad servers with SFTP access. Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting is the better fit for straightforward hosting for Squad communities.

  • Godlike.Host fits best

    Modded Squad servers with SFTP access

  • Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting fits best

    Straightforward hosting for Squad communities

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Side by side

Feature Godlike.Host 9.7/10 Visit ↗ Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.7 8.4
Ranking #1 in Squad Server Hosting #9 in Squad Server Hosting
Best for Modded Squad servers with SFTP access Straightforward hosting for Squad communities
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial ✓ —
Money-back guarantee 3 days 3 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Godlike.Host 3/6 · Shockbyte Squad Server Hosting 5/6
Maps and mods Not checked yet ✓ (best)
RCON access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Server rule controls Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled restarts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Server backups ✓ ✓
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum player slots 40 slots (best) 15 slots
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 15-player and 40+ player server plans
  • Installs Steam Workshop mods and collections
  • Includes backups, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support
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
  • Advanced configuration documentation targets the old control panel
  • Larger communities may need to assess the 40+ player tier's fit
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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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+…

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  1. Godlike.HostSquad Server Hosting 9.7Paid
  2. Shockbyte Squad Server HostingSquad Server Hosting 8.4Paid

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

  • 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
  • Godlike.Host9.7/10 · Paid

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

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  • 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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