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Head-to-head · Colony Survival Server Hosting

Shockbyte vs Citadel Servers

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Shockbyte #3 in Colony Survival Server Hosting 7.8/10 Paid plans · price varies by game ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Shockbyte
Citadel Servers #4 in Colony Survival Server Hosting 7.7/10 Paid plans · price varies by game ✓ 3 of 3 features Try Citadel Servers

Shockbyte leads on 0 checks, Citadel Servers on 2, and 2 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 scoreShockbyte · 7.8/10
  • Most featuresCitadel Servers · 3 of 3

Shockbyte scores higher on our rubric for colony survival server hosting: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Citadel Servers offers mod support; Shockbyte doesn't publish it. Citadel Servers offers automatic backups; Shockbyte doesn't publish it.

Shockbyte is the better fit for small groups needing established game hosting. Citadel Servers is the better fit for colony Survival users wanting full server control.

  • Shockbyte fits best

    Small groups needing established game hosting

  • Citadel Servers fits best

    Colony Survival users wanting full server control

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Side by side

Feature Shockbyte 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Citadel Servers 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.7
Ranking #3 in Colony Survival Server Hosting #4 in Colony Survival Server Hosting
Best for Small groups needing established game hosting Colony Survival users wanting full server control
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Shockbyte 1/3 · Citadel Servers 3/3
Mod support Not published ✓ (best)
Automatic backups Not published ✓ (best)
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Server locations 13 Not published
Control access Not published Not published
Player slots Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Manage server settings and files through a browser-based panel.
  • Console and FTP access support direct server administration.
  • Mod support, automated backups and DDoS protection are provided.
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Wilson does not include caves shard support
  • Mods require panel-based file setup rather than one-click installation
  • Requires a paid hosting plan.
  • Mod support is limited to supported games.
  • Server management depends on Citadel's hosted infrastructure.
Our verdict

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…

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Citadel Servers provides commercial hosting for Colony Survival game servers, aimed at individuals, gaming communities and larger groups that want managed infrastructure rather than operating a server machine themselves. The web-based…

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  1. ShockbyteColony Survival Server Hosting 7.8Paid plans · price varies by game
  2. Citadel ServersColony Survival Server Hosting 7.7Paid plans · price varies by game

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Citadel Servers — where it wins

    • Manage server settings and files through a browser-based panel.
    • Console and FTP access support direct server administration.
    • Mod support, automated backups and DDoS protection are provided.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid hosting plan.
    • Mod support is limited to supported games.
    • Server management depends on Citadel's hosted infrastructure.
  • Shockbyte7.8/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game

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

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  • Citadel Servers7.7/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game

    A hosted Colony Survival server with file, console and configuration controls.

    Try Citadel ServersFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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