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Head-to-head · Barotrauma Server Hosting

Hostynet vs The Scrap Yard 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, The Scrap Yard Barotrauma Server Hosting on 0, and 4 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 trialonly Hostynet
  • Most featuresHostynet · 2 of 2

Hostynet scores higher on our rubric for barotrauma server hosting: 8.5 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #9.

Hostynet leads on maximum players: 16 players versus 8 players.

Hostynet is the better fit for budget-conscious 16-player servers. The Scrap Yard Barotrauma Server Hosting is the better fit for small groups wanting backups and tier upgrades.

  • Hostynet fits best

    Budget-conscious 16-player servers

  • The Scrap Yard Barotrauma Server Hosting fits best

    Small groups wanting backups and tier upgrades

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Side by side

Feature Hostynet 8.5/10 Visit ↗ The Scrap Yard Barotrauma Server Hosting 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 6.6
Ranking #2 in Barotrauma Server Hosting #9 in Barotrauma Server Hosting
Best for Budget-conscious 16-player servers Small groups wanting backups and tier upgrades
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €2.99/mo $7/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 1 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Community · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Hostynet 2/2 · The Scrap Yard Barotrauma Server Hosting 1/2
Mod support ✓ ✓
Steam Workshop support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum players 16 players (best) 8 players
Server file access Full Full
Backup options Automatic Automatic
Server locations 1 locations 1 locations
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
  • One-click deployment, browser console and full file/SFTP access
  • Rolling automatic backups include one-click restore
  • Monthly tiers scale from about 8 to 64 slots
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
  • Starter Rig lists about 8 slots; larger groups need a higher tier
  • Barotrauma hosting is listed on Dallas nodes only
  • Full mod and plugin support starts with Scrap King
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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The Scrap Yard Barotrauma Server Hosting is a managed cloud service for groups that want a dedicated Barotrauma server without running the hosting themselves. One-click deployment, a browser control panel, server console, file browser and…

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  1. HostynetBarotrauma Server Hosting 8.51-day trial
  2. The Scrap Yard Barotrauma Server HostingBarotrauma Server Hosting 6.6Paid

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
  • The Scrap Yard Barotrauma Server Hosting — where it wins

    • One-click deployment, browser console and full file/SFTP access
    • Rolling automatic backups include one-click restore
    • Monthly tiers scale from about 8 to 64 slots

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter Rig lists about 8 slots; larger groups need a higher tier
    • Barotrauma hosting is listed on Dallas nodes only
    • Full mod and plugin support starts with Scrap King

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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