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Minehut vs Shockbyte

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

Minehut — Visit
Shockbyte 8.0 Visit

The short answer

Minehut is a good fit for free servers that players can find in a lobby. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

Key differences

  • Minehut has no per-GB price to compare (it’s mainly a free host); Shockbyte costs $2.99 per GB.
  • Only Minehut has a free plan.
  • Shockbyte offers a one-click modpack installer (not stated for Minehut).
  • Shockbyte offers free backups (not stated for Minehut).
  • Shockbyte offers 24/7 support (not stated for Minehut).

Side by side

FeatureMinehutShockbyte
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 Not stated 16
Regions Not stated North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes + crossplay Yes
Modpacks Not stated 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 Minehut dashboard 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.

Minehut

Good:

  • Free
  • Bedrock players can join (crossplay)
  • Players can discover your server in the lobby

Watch out for:

  • Only 1 GB on the free plan
  • Players join through Minehut’s lobby

Checked on Minehut’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 Minehut or Shockbyte better for Minecraft?
Minehut is a good fit for free servers that players can find in a lobby. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

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