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Falix vs Shockbyte

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

Falix — Visit
Shockbyte 8.0 Visit

The short answer

Falix is a good fit for a free server with more control. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

Key differences

  • Falix has no per-GB price to compare (it’s mainly a free host); Shockbyte costs $2.99 per GB.
  • Only Falix has a free plan.
  • Shockbyte has more server locations (16 vs 8).
  • Shockbyte offers free backups (not stated for Falix).
  • Shockbyte offers 24/7 support (not stated for Falix).

Side by side

FeatureFalixShockbyte
Our score Free host 8.0 / 10
Price per GB Free $2.99
Starting price $0 $2.99/mo
4 GB server — $11.96
8 GB server — $23.92
Free plan Yes No
Locations 8 16
Regions Not stated 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 Falix panel Shockbyte control panel (own)
Hardware Not stated 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.

Falix

Good:

  • Free plan with a full file manager
  • Modpack browser
  • Java or Bedrock

Watch out for:

  • Paid plans priced in euros and not per GB

Checked on Falix’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 Falix or Shockbyte better for Minecraft?
Falix is a good fit for a free server with more control. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

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