Head-to-head · Arma Reforger Server Hosting
Host Havoc vs Shockbyte
Host Havoc leads on 2 checks, Shockbyte on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHost Havoc · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceShockbyte · $17.99/mo
- Most featuresHost Havoc · 4 of 4
Host Havoc scores higher on our rubric for arma reforger server hosting: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Shockbyte is cheaper to start at $17.99/mo against $20/mo. Host Havoc leads on entry slots: 40 slots versus 12 slots. Host Havoc leads on locations: 14 locations versus 13 locations.
Host Havoc is the better fit for large Conflict servers that mix PC and console. Shockbyte is the better fit for straightforward co-op servers without config work.
- Host Havoc fits best
Large Conflict servers that mix PC and console
- Shockbyte fits best
Straightforward co-op servers without config work
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Side by side
| Feature | Host Havoc 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Shockbyte 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Arma Reforger Server Hosting | #6 in Arma Reforger Server Hosting |
| Best for | Large Conflict servers that mix PC and console | Straightforward co-op servers without config work |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $20/mo | $17.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Host Havoc 4/4 · Shockbyte 2/4 | ||
| Console crossplay | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Workshop mods | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Arma 3 too | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Entry slots | 40 slots (best) | 12 slots |
| Entry RAM | Not checked yet | 6 GB |
| Locations | 14 locations (best) | 13 locations |
| Refund window | 3 days | 3 days |
| Priced by | Per player slot | Fixed plans by players and RAM |
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| Our verdict | Host Havoc's Reforger page explains both routes to a server, which makes it useful even before you buy. On its hosting, you pick 40 to 128 slots and a region, the server deploys on the latest build, and the panel toggles Xbox, PlayStation… Read the review → |
Shockbyte keeps Arma Reforger simple with three vehicle-named plans: Minibus with 12 players and 6 GB for $17.99 a month, Utility Truck with 36 players and 8 GB for $23.99, and APC with 48 players and 10 GB for $29.76. Quarterly billing… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Host Havoc — where it wins
- Toggle Xbox, PlayStation and PC crossplay without editing JSON
- Workshop mods install from the panel and reach every player
- Guides for Workshop mods, scenarios and scheduled restarts
Where it doesn't
- 40-slot minimum at $20 a month
- Its satisfaction guarantee lasts 72 hours
- No free trial for Reforger
Shockbyte — where it wins
- Minibus plan: 12 players with 6 GB for $17.99
- APC plan fits 48 players on 10 GB for $29.76
- Auto-updates and backups plus a 72-hour self-serve refund
Where it doesn't
- No mention of crossplay or Workshop mods on the page
- Listed plans top out at 48 players
- No trial before the first payment
- Host Havoc9.1/10 · Per slot · 72-hour guarantee
Reforger servers from 40 slots with crossplay toggles for Xbox, PlayStation and PC, and panel-installed mods.
Visit Host HavocFull verdict → - Shockbyte8.6/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
Named Reforger plans from 12 players and 6 GB at $17.99, with automatic updates, backups and a 72-hour refund.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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