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ScalaCube vs Shockbyte

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

ScalaCube 5.8 Visit
Shockbyte 8.0 Higher score Visit

The short answer

Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 5.8). Choose ScalaCube if price matters most. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.

Key differences

  • ScalaCube is cheaper per GB of RAM ($2.67 vs $2.99, about 11% less).
  • Only ScalaCube has a free plan.
  • Shockbyte has more server locations (16 vs 14).
  • Shockbyte offers free backups (not stated for ScalaCube).
  • Shockbyte offers 24/7 support (not stated for ScalaCube).
  • Shockbyte gives you longer to ask for a refund (3 days vs no refunds).

Side by side

FeatureScalaCubeShockbyte
Our score 5.8 / 10 8.0 / 10
Price per GB $2.67 $2.99
Starting price $2.00/mo $2.99/mo
4 GB server $10.68 $11.96
8 GB server $21.36 $23.92
Free plan Yes No
Locations 14 16
Regions North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ
Bedrock Yes Yes
Modpacks Yes Yes
Free backups Not stated Yes
DDoS protection Yes Yes
Root access No No
24/7 support Not stated Yes
Refund window No refunds 3 days
Control panel ScalaCube game 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.

ScalaCube

Good:

  • Free plan to try things out
  • 14 locations, including India and Australia
  • BungeeCord and Spigot networks supported

Watch out for:

  • No refunds
  • The cheapest 768 MB plan is too small for most servers

Checked on ScalaCube’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 ScalaCube or Shockbyte better for Minecraft?
Shockbyte scores higher overall (8.0 vs 5.8). Choose ScalaCube if price matters most. ScalaCube is a good fit for running a free test server before paying. Shockbyte is a good fit for first-time server owners.
Which is cheaper, ScalaCube or Shockbyte?
ScalaCube is cheaper at $2.67 per GB of RAM, against $2.99 at Shockbyte. For a 4 GB server that’s about $10.68 vs $11.96 a month.

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