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Head-to-head · Don't Starve Together Server Hosting

Sparked Host vs berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Sparked Host #5 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 8.2/10 Paid plans · price varies by game Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Sparked Host

Sparked Host leads on 1 check, berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSparked Host · 8.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceSparked Host · $2/mo
  • Free trialonly Sparked Host
  • Most featuresberrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting · 4 of 4

Sparked Host scores higher on our rubric for don't starve together server hosting: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Sparked Host is cheaper to start at $2/mo against $6.95/mo.

Sparked Host is the better fit for budget-conscious users comfortable with VPS options. berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting is the better fit for small groups wanting caves, mods and protection.

  • Sparked Host fits best

    Budget-conscious users comfortable with VPS options

  • berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting fits best

    Small groups wanting caves, mods and protection

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Side by side

Feature Sparked Host 8.2/10 Visit ↗ berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.8
Ranking #5 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting #8 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting
Best for Budget-conscious users comfortable with VPS options Small groups wanting caves, mods and protection
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2/mo (best) $6.95/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web
Support Tickets, Community, Live chat · 24/7 Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Sparked Host 0/4 · berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 4/4
Caves on one plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
One-click mods Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automatic backups Not checked yet ✓ (best)
DDoS protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Price per GB RAM Paid plans · price varies by game From $6.95/mo
Priced by Not checked yet Not checked yet
Entry RAM Not checked yet Not checked yet
Entry slots Not checked yet 6 slots
Server locations Not checked yet 6 locations
Money-back window Not checked yet 3 days
Control panel Not checked yet berrybyte game control panel
Our review
Pros
  • Game-server hosting covers more than 30 games
  • Apollo panel includes file management and installers
  • Automatic backups and DDoS protection are available
  • Master and Caves shards are configured together.
  • One-click Steam Workshop mod support simplifies adding mods.
  • Automatic backups and DDoS protection are included.
Cons
  • No DST-specific cave, mod, or server controls are established
  • VPS and dedicated hosting are self-managed
  • Refunds are unavailable for VPS and dedicated services
  • No free plan; hosting starts at $6.95 per month.
  • The stated default player cap is six, so larger groups must adjust it.
  • Server locations are limited to six choices.
Our verdict

Sparked Host provides game-server hosting alongside websites, VPSs, Discord bots, and dedicated servers. Its $2-per-month Starter price makes it worth considering for budget-conscious users, while its KVM VPS plans may appeal to people…

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berrybyte hosts always-online Don't Starve Together worlds for solo operators and small groups who want a cooperative server with caves and mods. Its game page describes instant setup and a browser-based control panel for restarts, console…

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  1. Sparked HostDon't Starve Together Server Hosting 8.2Paid plans · price varies by game
  2. berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server HostingDon't Starve Together Server Hosting 7.8From $6.95/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sparked Host — where it wins

    • Game-server hosting covers more than 30 games
    • Apollo panel includes file management and installers
    • Automatic backups and DDoS protection are available

    Where it doesn't

    • No DST-specific cave, mod, or server controls are established
    • VPS and dedicated hosting are self-managed
    • Refunds are unavailable for VPS and dedicated services
  • berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Master and Caves shards are configured together.
    • One-click Steam Workshop mod support simplifies adding mods.
    • Automatic backups and DDoS protection are included.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; hosting starts at $6.95 per month.
    • The stated default player cap is six, so larger groups must adjust it.
    • Server locations are limited to six choices.
  • Sparked Host8.2/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game

    A low entry price and server tools, but DST-specific support is not established here.

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  • berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting7.8/10 · From $6.95/mo

    A focused DST host with paired shards, Workshop mods and protection from $6.95 monthly.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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