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Head-to-head · Barotrauma Server Hosting

Hostynet vs GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Hostynet #2 in Barotrauma Server Hosting 8.5/10 1-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Hostynet

Hostynet leads on 1 check, GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHostynet · 8.5/10
  • Free trialboth

Hostynet scores higher on our rubric for barotrauma server hosting: 8.5 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.

Hostynet leads on maximum players: 16 players versus 8 players. On backup options, Hostynet gives you Automatic where GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting offers Manual. GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting leads on server locations: 2 locations versus 1 locations.

Hostynet is the better fit for budget-conscious 16-player servers. GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting is the better fit for small crews wanting native Linux server controls.

  • Hostynet fits best

    Budget-conscious 16-player servers

  • GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting fits best

    Small crews wanting native Linux server controls

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Side by side

Feature Hostynet 8.5/10 Visit ↗ GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 6.5
Ranking #2 in Barotrauma Server Hosting #11 in Barotrauma Server Hosting
Best for Budget-conscious 16-player servers Small crews wanting native Linux server controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €2.99/mo $8/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 1 days 2 days
Free trial length 1 days 2 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Tickets, Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Hostynet 2/2 · GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting 2/2
Mod support ✓ ✓
Steam Workshop support ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum players 16 players (best) 8 players
Server file access Full Full
Backup options Automatic Manual
Server locations 1 locations 2 locations (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Plans start at €2.99 per server per month
  • Steam Workshop mods, console access, and full file management
  • Automatic backups and scheduled tasks included
  • Managed Linux server installation and Steam updates
  • Workshop mod installation and updates from submitted links
  • Live console, SFTP, and automatic allocation of consecutive UDP ports
Cons
  • Barotrauma hosting is currently under maintenance
  • Only one server location is listed
  • Prices for the 12 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB plans are not shown
  • Crew plan supports up to 8 players
  • Hosting is limited to Europe and North America
  • Campaign backups are manual
Our verdict

Hostynet provides hosted Barotrauma game servers from a French datacenter, with capacity for up to 16 players. It is aimed at users who want a small, budget-conscious server with direct control over files, console access, mods, backups,…

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GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting is managed cloud hosting for Barotrauma campaigns, aimed at solo operators and small crews who want server controls tailored to the game. It installs the native Linux dedicated server and manages Steam…

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  1. HostynetBarotrauma Server Hosting 8.51-day trial
  2. GHosting Barotrauma Server HostingBarotrauma Server Hosting 6.52-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hostynet — where it wins

    • Plans start at €2.99 per server per month
    • Steam Workshop mods, console access, and full file management
    • Automatic backups and scheduled tasks included

    Where it doesn't

    • Barotrauma hosting is currently under maintenance
    • Only one server location is listed
    • Prices for the 12 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB plans are not shown
  • GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Managed Linux server installation and Steam updates
    • Workshop mod installation and updates from submitted links
    • Live console, SFTP, and automatic allocation of consecutive UDP ports

    Where it doesn't

    • Crew plan supports up to 8 players
    • Hosting is limited to Europe and North America
    • Campaign backups are manual
  • Hostynet8.5/10 · 1-day trial

    A low-cost 16-player host with Workshop support, backups, and full file access.

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  • GHosting Barotrauma Server Hosting6.5/10 · 2-day trial

    A Linux-focused host with useful Barotrauma controls, but limited to two locations.

    Visit GHostingFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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