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Shockbyte vs PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting
Shockbyte leads on 1 check, PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting on 3, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShockbyte · 8.4/10
- Most featuresPingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting · 4 of 4
Shockbyte scores higher on our rubric for don't starve together server hosting: 8.4 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.
On priced by, PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting gives you Per GB RAM where Shockbyte offers Fixed bundle. PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting leads on entry slots: 16 slots versus 6 slots. Shockbyte leads on server locations: 13 locations versus 2 locations. PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting offers one-click mods; Shockbyte doesn't. PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting leads on money-back window: 14 days versus 3 days.
Shockbyte is the better fit for small groups wanting a familiar DST host. PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting is the better fit for groups wanting low-cost caves and Workshop support.
- Shockbyte fits best
Small groups wanting a familiar DST host
- PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting fits best
Groups wanting low-cost caves and Workshop support
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Side by side
| Feature | Shockbyte 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting | #9 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting |
| Best for | Small groups wanting a familiar DST host | Groups wanting low-cost caves and Workshop support |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | £2.82/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Not checked yet | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 3 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7 | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Shockbyte 3/4 · PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 4/4 | ||
| Caves on one plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-click mods | — | ✓ (best) |
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Price per GB RAM | Paid plans · price varies by game | Not checked yet |
| Priced by | Fixed bundle | Per GB RAM |
| Entry RAM | 2 GB | Not checked yet |
| Entry slots | 6 slots | 16 slots (best) |
| Server locations | 13 locations (best) | 2 locations |
| Money-back window | 3 days | 14 days (best) |
| Control panel | Shockbyte Control Panel | PingByte control panel |
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| Our verdict | Shockbyte hosts dedicated Don't Starve Together servers for players who want a persistent private or public world without operating the server themselves. Its three fixed-bundle plans specify RAM and player limits, making it easier for… Read the review → |
PingByte hosts Don't Starve Together servers for groups and communities that want an overworld-and-caves setup with configuration controls in one place. The ByteBasic plan is listed at £2.82 per month and advertises support for up to 16… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Shockbyte — where it wins
- Instant setup with plans sized by RAM and player capacity
- Automatic backups and DDoS protection are included
- Mod support, full file access and caves on Webber and Maxwell
Where it doesn't
- Caves are supported only on Webber and Maxwell plans
- Adding mods requires setup through the panel, not a verified one-click installer
- Wilson is limited to 2 GB RAM and up to 6 players
PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting — where it wins
- Runs overworld and cave shards from one control panel
- Supports Steam Workshop mods configured by item ID
- Includes daily world-save backups and DDoS protection
Where it doesn't
- Only two listed server locations: Germany/Europe and Ashburn, USA
- No free plan or free trial
- Entry-plan RAM information is inconsistent
- Shockbyte8.4/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
A straightforward DST host with player-sized plans, backups and DDoS protection.
Visit ShockbyteFull verdict → - PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting7.7/10 · Paid
A low-cost DST server with caves, Workshop configuration and daily backups.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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