PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting vs Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting

PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting8.8Visit SAShockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting8.2Visit

Higher score PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting #4 in Astroneer Server Hosting 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PingPlayers

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SA Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting #8 in Astroneer Server Hosting 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Shockbyte

• PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting fits best

  Crossplay users who want mod support

• Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting fits best

  Steam users wanting straightforward hosting

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Side by side

Feature	PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting 8.8/10 Visit ↗	SAShockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Astroneer Server Hosting	#8 in Astroneer Server Hosting
Best for	Crossplay users who want mod support	Steam users wanting straightforward hosting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$8.97/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	1 days	3 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web	Web, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7	Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting 3/3 · Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting 3/3
Mod support	✓	✓
Automatic backups	✓	✓
DDoS protection	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum player slots	Not checked yet	8 players
Supported platform	Cross_platform	Steam
File access	Ftp	Ftp
Control panel	Not checked yet	Multicraft
Our review
Pros	Crossplay and mod support for PC and PlayStation players Automated backups with one-click world restore Dedicated DDR5 memory, DDoS protection, and FTP access	Instant setup with Astroneer settings configuration Automatic backups, updates, and DDoS protection Full and FTP file access with world save uploads
Cons	No free plan is available Named plans start at 3 GB of memory The service is managed through a web platform	Listed support is limited to Steam-based Astroneer servers The listed Astronium plan supports up to eight players No free plan is included
Our verdict	PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting provides hosted dedicated servers for persistent Astroneer multiplayer worlds. It is aimed at players running co-op sessions across PC and PlayStation, especially those who need crossplay, mod support,… Read the review →	Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting provides hosted servers for persistent Astroneer multiplayer worlds. It is aimed at Steam players who want a managed server rather than local hosting, with controls for server name, password, player… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting — where it wins

  • Crossplay and mod support for PC and PlayStation players
  • Automated backups with one-click world restore
  • Dedicated DDR5 memory, DDoS protection, and FTP access

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Named plans start at 3 GB of memory
  • The service is managed through a web platform

• Shockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting — where it wins

  • Instant setup with Astroneer settings configuration
  • Automatic backups, updates, and DDoS protection
  • Full and FTP file access with world save uploads

  Where it doesn't

  • Listed support is limited to Steam-based Astroneer servers
  • The listed Astronium plan supports up to eight players
  • No free plan is included

• PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting8.8/10 · Paid

  A crossplay-ready Astroneer host with mod support, backups, and flexible server sizing.

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• SAShockbyte Astroneer Server Hosting8.2/10 · Paid

  A focused Steam hosting option with quick setup, backups, and practical server controls.

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