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Head-to-head · Starbound Server Hosting

Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting vs AleForge Starbound Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side

Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting leads on 0 checks, AleForge Starbound Server Hosting on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMonolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting

Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for starbound server hosting: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting is the better fit for flexible-budget Starbound hosts. AleForge Starbound Server Hosting is the better fit for large communities needing flexibility.

  • Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting fits best

    Flexible-budget Starbound hosts

  • AleForge Starbound Server Hosting fits best

    Large communities needing flexibility

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Side by side

Feature Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting 8.5/10 Visit ↗ AleForge Starbound Server Hosting 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #6 in Starbound Server Hosting #7 in Starbound Server Hosting
Best for Flexible-budget Starbound hosts Large communities needing flexibility
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.05/GB usage-based —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial 1 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community Tickets, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting 2/3 · AleForge Starbound Server Hosting 2/3
Automated backups ✓ ✓
Mod support ✓ ✓
Modpack installer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Player slots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included RAM 2 GB 2 GB
File access Ftp/sftp Ftp/sftp
Our review
Pros
  • Fixed plans range from 2 GB to 16 GB RAM
  • Pterodactyl adds console, file and process controls
  • Scheduled backups and restarts support persistent worlds
  • Unlimited player slots across core Standard and Premium plans
  • Starbound mod support through file manager and FTP/SFTP
  • Offsite backups, one-click restores, and DDoS protection
Cons
  • The one-day trial requires a card and renews unless cancelled
  • Pay-as-you-play billing is usage-based rather than fixed monthly pricing
  • Higher-tier storage details are not specified
  • No free plan is available
  • Standard plans list up to 4 GB of RAM
  • Starbound mod installation relies on file manager or FTP/SFTP
Our verdict

Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting is a managed hosting service for players and communities running persistent Starbound worlds, including modded workloads. It combines fixed resource plans with a pay-as-you-play option, giving smaller…

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AleForge Starbound Server Hosting provides dedicated hosting for Starbound players, co-op groups, and larger communities. Its web-based service combines unlimited player slots with configurable RAM, NVMe storage, file manager access,…

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  1. Monolith Corp Starbound Server HostingStarbound Server Hosting 8.51-day trial
  2. AleForge Starbound Server HostingStarbound Server Hosting 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Fixed plans range from 2 GB to 16 GB RAM
    • Pterodactyl adds console, file and process controls
    • Scheduled backups and restarts support persistent worlds

    Where it doesn't

    • The one-day trial requires a card and renews unless cancelled
    • Pay-as-you-play billing is usage-based rather than fixed monthly pricing
    • Higher-tier storage details are not specified
  • AleForge Starbound Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Unlimited player slots across core Standard and Premium plans
    • Starbound mod support through file manager and FTP/SFTP
    • Offsite backups, one-click restores, and DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Standard plans list up to 4 GB of RAM
    • Starbound mod installation relies on file manager or FTP/SFTP
  • Monolith Corp Starbound Server Hosting8.5/10 · 1-day trial

    A configurable Starbound host with fixed tiers and pay-as-you-play billing.

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  • AleForge Starbound Server Hosting8.3/10 · Paid

    A flexible Starbound host for communities that need unlimited slots and resource options.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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