Host Havoc vs Shockbyte

A detailed comparison to help you choose the best game server hosting provider between Host Havoc and Shockbyte.

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Winner: Shockbyte

Score: 1–3

Shockbyte wins 3–1 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

Host Havoc

8.6

Shockbyte

8.5

Overview

Provider Overview

Host Havoc

Rating

8.6

Starting Price

$4.00/mo

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Canada

Server Locations

5 regions

Features

8/9

Games Supported

16+

Shockbyte

Rating

8.5

Starting Price

$2.50/mo

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Australia

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

9/9

Games Supported

20+

Feature Comparison

FeatureHost HavocShockbyte
Mod Support
DDoS Protection
Auto Backups
Custom JAR
FTP Access
MySQL
Free Subdomain
Instant Setup
Crossplay
Total8/99/9

Shockbyte wins on features with 1 exclusive feature.

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Pricing Comparison

GameHost HavocShockbyteCheaper
Conan ExilesStandard $12.00/moStandard $9.99/moShockbyte
Core KeeperStandard $4.49/mo
DayzStandard $16.00/moStandard $11.99/moShockbyte
Dont Starve TogetherStandard $2.99/mo
EnshroudedStandard $9.99/mo
FactorioStandard $4.99/mo
Garrys ModStandard $4.99/mo
MinecraftStandard $4.00/moDirt $2.50/moShockbyte
PalworldStandard $9.99/mo
RustStandard $17.00/moStandard $11.00/moShockbyte
Space EngineersStandard $8.00/mo
UnturnedStandard $3.49/mo

Pros & Cons

Host Havoc
Enterprise-grade hardware
99.9% uptime guarantee
Excellent benchmark results
Responsive knowledgeable support
No overselling of resources
Smaller game selection
Higher minimum prices
No Asian server locations
Shockbyte
Very affordable starting prices
Instant server setup
Supports 30+ games
Global server locations
24/7 customer support
Custom panel (not Pterodactyl)
Performance can vary during peak times
Upselling on add-ons
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Detailed Verdict

Performance

Host Havoc

Host Havoc has a higher rating (8.6 vs 8.5).

Value

Shockbyte

Shockbyte starts at $2.50/mo vs $4.00/mo.

Support

Shockbyte

Shockbyte has stronger community trust with 2,847 reviews.

Features

Shockbyte

Shockbyte offers 9/9 features vs 8/9.

Overall Winner: Shockbyte

Shockbyte wins 3–1 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

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