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

ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting vs berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side

ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting leads on 2 checks, berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting on 0, and 5 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 scoreZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting · 8.1/10
  • Most featuresberrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting · 4 of 4

ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for don't starve together server hosting: 8.1 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting leads on server locations: 8 locations versus 6 locations. ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting leads on money-back window: 14 days versus 3 days.

ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting is the better fit for players prioritizing flexible backups and file access. berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting is the better fit for small groups wanting caves, mods and protection.

  • ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting fits best

    Players prioritizing flexible backups and file access

  • berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting fits best

    Small groups wanting caves, mods and protection

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Side by side

Feature ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 8.1/10 Visit ↗ berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 7.8
Ranking #6 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting #8 in Don't Starve Together Server Hosting
Best for Players prioritizing flexible backups and file access Small groups wanting caves, mods and protection
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $6.95/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial Not checked yet Not checked yet
Money-back guarantee 14 days 3 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Email Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting 1/4 · 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 ✓ ✓
Specs
Price per GB RAM Not checked yet 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 8 locations (best) 6 locations
Money-back window 14 days (best) 3 days
Control panel ZAP web interface berrybyte game control panel
Our review
Pros
  • FTP access, an in-game console, and an online configuration editor
  • Create and import backups, with daily or weekly scheduling
  • Change player-slot count or add RAM; DDoS protection is included
  • Master and Caves shards are configured together.
  • One-click Steam Workshop mod support simplifies adding mods.
  • Automatic backups and DDoS protection are included.
Cons
  • Prepaid rental may be less flexible than other billing options
  • Scheduled backups may require additional storage
  • DST caves and mod installation are not verified
  • 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

ZAP-Hosting provides prepaid cloud servers for Don't Starve Together, managed through its web interface. Automatic setup begins after payment, and the controls suit players who want to manage server files and settings rather than leave…

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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. ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server HostingDon't Starve Together Server Hosting 8.1Paid
  2. berrybyte Don't Starve Together Server HostingDon't Starve Together Server Hosting 7.8From $6.95/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting — where it wins

    • FTP access, an in-game console, and an online configuration editor
    • Create and import backups, with daily or weekly scheduling
    • Change player-slot count or add RAM; DDoS protection is included

    Where it doesn't

    • Prepaid rental may be less flexible than other billing options
    • Scheduled backups may require additional storage
    • DST caves and mod installation are not verified
  • 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.
  • ZAP-Hosting Don't Starve Together Server Hosting8.1/10 · Paid

    A configurable DST server with FTP, console access, and scheduled backups.

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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.

    Visit berrybyteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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