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Godlike.Host vs Shockbyte

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

Godlike.Host 6.2 Visit
Shockbyte 8.0 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 6.2). Choose Shockbyte if price matters most. Godlike.Host is a good fit for performance on fast CPUs. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

Key differences

  • Shockbyte is cheaper per GB of RAM ($2.99 vs $4.00, about 25% less).
  • Only Godlike.Host has a free plan.
  • Shockbyte has more server locations (16 vs 10).
  • Only Shockbyte lists locations in Australia & NZ.

Side by side

FeatureGodlike.HostShockbyte
Our score 6.2 / 10 8.0 / 10
Price per GB $4.00 $2.99
Starting price $7.99/mo $2.99/mo
4 GB server $16.00 $11.96
8 GB server $32.00 $23.92
Free plan Yes No
Locations 10 16
Regions North America, Europe, Asia North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Yes Yes
DDoS protection Yes Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Yes Yes
Refund window Not stated 3 days
Control panel Not stated Shockbyte control panel (own)
Hardware AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 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.

Godlike.Host

Good:

  • Fast Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPUs
  • Free daily backups
  • Free plan to try it

Watch out for:

  • Higher price per GB
  • Refund policy not clearly stated

Checked on Godlike.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 Godlike.Host or Shockbyte better for Minecraft?
Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 6.2). Choose Shockbyte if price matters most. Godlike.Host is a good fit for performance on fast CPUs. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.
Which is cheaper, Godlike.Host or Shockbyte?
Shockbyte is cheaper at $2.99 per GB of RAM, against $4.00 at Godlike.Host. For a 4 GB server that’s about $11.96 vs $16.00 a month.

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