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Hostinger vs Shockbyte

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

Hostinger 6.5 Visit
Shockbyte 8.0 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 6.5). Choose Shockbyte if price matters most. Hostinger is a good fit for long-term servers paid upfront. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

Key differences

  • Shockbyte is cheaper per GB of RAM ($2.99 vs $4.87, about 39% less).
  • Shockbyte has more server locations (16 vs 10).
  • Only Hostinger lists locations in South America.
  • Only Shockbyte lists locations in Australia & NZ.
  • Hostinger offers root access; Shockbyte doesn’t.
  • Hostinger gives you longer to ask for a refund (30 days vs 3 days).

Side by side

FeatureHostingerShockbyte
Our score 6.5 / 10 8.0 / 10
Price per GB $4.87 $2.99
Starting price $19.49/mo $2.99/mo
4 GB server $19.49 $11.96
8 GB server $38.96 $23.92
Free plan No No
Locations 10 16
Regions North America, South 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 Yes No
24/7 support Yes Yes
Refund window 30 days 3 days
Control panel Game Panel on a KVM VPS (self-managed) Shockbyte control panel (own)
Hardware AMD EPYC, NVMe 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.

Hostinger

Good:

  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Full root access and a dedicated IP
  • Lots of RAM for the price on long terms

Watch out for:

  • Low price only on a 24-month prepaid term
  • You manage the VPS yourself
  • Support isn’t Minecraft-specific

Checked on Hostinger’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 Hostinger or Shockbyte better for Minecraft?
Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 6.5). Choose Shockbyte if price matters most. Hostinger is a good fit for long-term servers paid upfront. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.
Which is cheaper, Hostinger or Shockbyte?
Shockbyte is cheaper at $2.99 per GB of RAM, against $4.87 at Hostinger. For a 4 GB server that’s about $11.96 vs $19.49 a month.

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