Head-to-head · Don't Starve Together Server Hosting
Sparked Host vs PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting
Sparked Host leads on 1 check, PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
- Free trialonly Sparked Host
- Most featuresPingByte 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 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.
Sparked Host offers free trial; PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting doesn't.
Sparked Host is the better fit for budget-conscious users comfortable with VPS options. PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting is the better fit for groups wanting low-cost caves and Workshop support.
- Sparked Host fits best
Budget-conscious users comfortable with VPS options
- 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 | Sparked Host 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | PingByte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting | #9 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting |
| Best for | Budget-conscious users comfortable with VPS options | Groups wanting low-cost caves and Workshop support |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2/mo | £2.82/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | ✓ (best) | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Live chat · 24/7 | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Sparked Host 0/4 · PingByte 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 | Not checked yet |
| Priced by | Not checked yet | Per GB RAM |
| Entry RAM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Entry slots | Not checked yet | 16 slots |
| Server locations | Not checked yet | 2 locations |
| Money-back window | Not checked yet | 14 days |
| Control panel | Not checked yet | PingByte control panel |
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| 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… 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
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
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
- 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.
Visit Sparked HostFull 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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