Low.ms vs Shockbyte

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

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Winner: Shockbyte

Score: 1–2

Shockbyte wins 2–1 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

Low.ms

8.7

Shockbyte

8.5

Overview

Provider Overview

Low.ms

Rating

8.7

Starting Price

$8.00/mo

Founded

2020

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

3 regions

Features

9/9

Games Supported

13+

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

FeatureLow.msShockbyte
Mod Support
DDoS Protection
Auto Backups
Custom JAR
FTP Access
MySQL
Free Subdomain
Instant Setup
Crossplay
Total9/99/9
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Pricing Comparison

GameLow.msShockbyteCheaper
Ark Survival AscendedPerformance $18.00/mo
Conan ExilesPerformance $14.00/moStandard $9.99/moShockbyte
Core KeeperStandard $4.49/mo
DayzPerformance $18.00/moStandard $11.99/moShockbyte
Dont Starve TogetherStandard $2.99/mo
EnshroudedStandard $9.99/mo
FactorioStandard $4.99/mo
Garrys ModStandard $4.99/mo
MinecraftPerformance $8.00/moDirt $2.50/moShockbyte
PalworldPerformance $14.00/moStandard $9.99/moShockbyte
RustPerformance $20.00/moStandard $11.00/moShockbyte
UnturnedStandard $3.49/mo

Pros & Cons

Low.ms
Top-tier hardware (latest-gen Ryzen/Xeon)
NVMe storage across all plans
Exceptional benchmark results
Clean modern control panel
No overselling — guaranteed resources
Higher prices than budget hosts
Fewer server locations
Smaller game library
Newer company with less track record
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

Low.ms

Low.ms has a higher rating (8.7 vs 8.5).

Value

Shockbyte

Shockbyte starts at $2.50/mo vs $8.00/mo.

Support

Shockbyte

Shockbyte has stronger community trust with 2,847 reviews.

Features

Tie

Both offer 9/9 features.

Overall Winner: Shockbyte

Shockbyte wins 2–1 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

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