Nodecraft vs Shockbyte

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

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Winner: Shockbyte

Score: 0–3

Shockbyte wins 3–0 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

Nodecraft

8.3

Shockbyte

8.5

Overview

Provider Overview

Nodecraft

Rating

8.3

Starting Price

$9.98/mo

Founded

2012

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

9/9

Games Supported

20+

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

FeatureNodecraftShockbyte
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

GameNodecraftShockbyteCheaper
Conan ExilesStandard $9.99/mo
Core KeeperStandard $4.49/mo
DayzStandard $11.99/mo
Dont Starve TogetherStandard $2.99/mo
EnshroudedStandard $9.99/mo
FactorioStandard $4.99/mo
Garrys ModStandard $4.99/mo
MinecraftSpark $9.98/moDirt $2.50/moShockbyte
PalworldStandard $9.99/mo
RustStandard $11.00/mo
UnturnedStandard $3.49/mo

Pros & Cons

Nodecraft
Switch games instantly (keep all data)
Simple per-plan pricing
NodePanel is intuitive and powerful
Automatic backups and updates
Higher starting price
No per-slot billing for small servers
Limited Asia/Oceania 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

Shockbyte

Shockbyte has a higher rating (8.5 vs 8.3).

Value

Shockbyte

Shockbyte starts at $2.50/mo vs $9.98/mo.

Support

Shockbyte

Shockbyte has stronger community trust with 2,847 reviews.

Features

Tie

Both offer 9/9 features.

Overall Winner: Shockbyte

Shockbyte wins 3–0 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

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