Head-to-head · Colony Survival Server Hosting
Shockbyte vs Nodecraft
Shockbyte leads on 0 checks, Nodecraft 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 scoreShockbyte · 7.8/10
- Most featuresNodecraft · 3 of 3
Shockbyte scores higher on our rubric for colony survival server hosting: 7.8 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Shockbyte is the better fit for small groups needing established game hosting. Nodecraft is the better fit for colony Survival players seeking straightforward hosting.
- Shockbyte fits best
Small groups needing established game hosting
- Nodecraft fits best
Colony Survival players seeking straightforward hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | Shockbyte 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Nodecraft 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in Colony Survival Server Hosting | #5 in Colony Survival Server Hosting |
| Best for | Small groups needing established game hosting | Colony Survival players seeking straightforward hosting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Paid plans · price varies by game | Paid plans · price varies by game |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Shockbyte 1/3 · Nodecraft 3/3 | ||
| Mod support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Automatic backups | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Server locations | 13 | Not checked yet |
| Control access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Player slots | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Nodecraft provides hosted game servers managed through a web-based control panel, with explicit support for Colony Survival. It is designed for individual players, gaming groups, and communities that want managed cloud infrastructure… Read the review → |
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
Nodecraft — where it wins
- Colony Survival hosting with browser-based server management
- Console, FTP, and mod installation support
- Automated backups, DDoS protection, and multiple locations
Where it doesn't
- Management is delivered through the web platform
- No free plan is offered
- Support channels are limited to tickets and documentation
- 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 → - Nodecraft7.4/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
A managed Colony Survival host with practical controls, backups, and mod support.
Visit NodecraftFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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