ScalaCube vs Shockbyte

ScalaCube8.1Visit Shockbyte7.8Visit

Higher score ScalaCube #2 in Colony Survival Server Hosting 8.1/10 Free plan · paid from $2/mo (excl. VAT) Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ScalaCube

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Shockbyte #3 in Colony Survival Server Hosting 7.8/10 Paid plans · price varies by game ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Shockbyte

• ScalaCube fits best

  Budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts

• Shockbyte fits best

  Small groups needing established game hosting

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Side by side

Feature	ScalaCube 8.1/10 Visit ↗	Shockbyte 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.8
Ranking	#2 in Colony Survival Server Hosting	#3 in Colony Survival Server Hosting
Best for	Budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts	Small groups needing established game hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$2/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	7 days	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Linux	Web
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7	Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features ScalaCube 0/3 · Shockbyte 1/3
Mod support	Not published	Not published
Automatic backups	Not published	Not published
DDoS protection	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Server locations	Not published	13
Control access	Not published	Not published
Player slots	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free Minecraft hosting includes DDoS protection and 24/7 support Premium starts at $2/month with instant setup and unlimited player slots Panel, file access, mods, backups and subdomain support are included	Instant setup with automatic backups and DDoS protection Full file access and mod support for custom worlds Webber and Maxwell plans support caves shard configuration
Cons	The named free and premium plans are specifically for Minecraft hosting Colony Survival compatibility is not established by its stated game focus The $2/month price is a starting price, not a complete plan comparison	No free plan is available Wilson does not include caves shard support Mods require panel-based file setup rather than one-click installation
Our verdict	ScalaCube provides hosted game servers through a web-based control panel, with a free Minecraft option and paid hosting for multiplayer games. It is aimed at individual players and gaming groups that want server administration tools… Read the review →	Shockbyte provides hosted dedicated servers for Don't Starve Together through cloud deployment and a web control panel. It is aimed at solo players and small groups that want a persistent private or public multiplayer world without… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ScalaCube — where it wins

  • Free Minecraft hosting includes DDoS protection and 24/7 support
  • Premium starts at $2/month with instant setup and unlimited player slots
  • Panel, file access, mods, backups and subdomain support are included

  Where it doesn't

  • The named free and premium plans are specifically for Minecraft hosting
  • Colony Survival compatibility is not established by its stated game focus
  • The $2/month price is a starting price, not a complete plan comparison

• Shockbyte — where it wins

  • Instant setup with automatic backups and DDoS protection
  • Full file access and mod support for custom worlds
  • Webber and Maxwell plans support caves shard configuration

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Wilson does not include caves shard support
  • Mods require panel-based file setup rather than one-click installation

• ScalaCube8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $2/mo (excl. VAT)

  Low-cost game hosting with useful server tools, focused primarily on Minecraft.

  Visit ScalaCubeFull verdict →
• Shockbyte7.8/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game

  A straightforward hosted Don't Starve Together server for small groups and private worlds.

  Visit ShockbyteFull verdict →