Minecraft Hosting Services

Bloom.host vs Shockbyte

A side-by-side comparison of Bloom.host and Shockbyte for Minecraft servers, from the prices and features each host publishes. Updated November 2026.

Bloom.host 4.2 Visit
Shockbyte 8.0 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 4.2). Choose Shockbyte if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

Key differences

  • Shockbyte is cheaper per GB of RAM ($2.99 vs $3.00, about 0% less).
  • Shockbyte has more server locations (16 vs 6).
  • Only Shockbyte lists locations in Asia and Australia & NZ.
  • Shockbyte offers free backups (not stated for Bloom.host).
  • Shockbyte offers 24/7 support (not stated for Bloom.host).

Side by side

FeatureBloom.hostShockbyte
Our score 4.2 / 10 8.0 / 10
Price per GB $3.00 $2.99
Starting price $12.00/mo $2.99/mo
4 GB server $12.00 $11.96
8 GB server $24.00 $23.92
Free plan No No
Locations 6 16
Regions North America, Europe North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Not stated Yes
DDoS protection Not stated Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Not stated Yes
Refund window Not stated 3 days
Control panel DuckPanel Shockbyte control panel (own)
Hardware Dedicated CPU cores on Performance plans AMD EPYC 4465 CPUs, DDR5 RAM, NVMe

Highlighted cells are better on that line. Prices are estimated from each host’s price per GB; confirm exact plans on their sites.

Bloom.host

Good:

  • Dedicated CPU cores
  • Split one plan into several servers

Watch out for:

  • Starts at 4 GB ($12/mo)
  • Fewer locations

Checked on Bloom.host’s site on 11 November 2026.

Shockbyte

Good:

  • Beginner-friendly control panel
  • Automatic backups included
  • No player slot limit

Watch out for:

  • Plans top out at 16 GB
  • Higher prices in Asia-Pacific
  • Short 72-hour refund window

Checked on Shockbyte’s site on 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloom.host or Shockbyte better for Minecraft?
Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 4.2). Choose Shockbyte if price matters most. Bloom.host is a good fit for larger servers that need steady CPU. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.
Which is cheaper, Bloom.host or Shockbyte?
Shockbyte is cheaper at $2.99 per GB of RAM, against $3.00 at Bloom.host. For a 4 GB server that’s about $11.96 vs $12.00 a month.

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