Minecraft Hosting Services

PebbleHost vs Shockbyte

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

PebbleHost 7.9 Visit
Shockbyte 8.0 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 7.9). Choose PebbleHost if price matters most. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

Key differences

  • PebbleHost is cheaper per GB of RAM ($1.00 vs $2.99, about 67% less).
  • Shockbyte has more server locations (16 vs 7).
  • Shockbyte offers free backups; PebbleHost doesn’t.

Side by side

FeaturePebbleHostShockbyte
Our score 7.9 / 10 8.0 / 10
Price per GB $1.00 $2.99
Starting price $1.00/mo $2.99/mo
4 GB server $4.00 $11.96
8 GB server $8.00 $23.92
Free plan No No
Locations 7 16
Regions North America, Europe, Australia & NZ, Asia North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups No Yes
DDoS protection Yes Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Yes Yes
Refund window 3 days 3 days
Control panel PebbleHost panel (own) Shockbyte control panel (own)
Hardware Budget: Ryzen 7 5700X, DDR4. Premium: Ryzen 9 9900X, DDR5 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.

PebbleHost

Good:

  • Very low price per GB
  • Unmetered NVMe storage and unlimited slots
  • Premium plans add backups and Ryzen 9 CPUs

Watch out for:

  • No free backups on Budget plans
  • Support mainly through Discord
  • Singapore and India only on Premium

Checked on PebbleHost’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 PebbleHost or Shockbyte better for Minecraft?
Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 7.9). Choose PebbleHost if price matters most. PebbleHost is a good fit for the lowest price per GB. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.
Which is cheaper, PebbleHost or Shockbyte?
PebbleHost is cheaper at $1.00 per GB of RAM, against $2.99 at Shockbyte. For a 4 GB server that’s about $4.00 vs $11.96 a month.

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