Our score8.0/10#2 of 11 paid hosts
Per GB$2.99per month
From$2.99per month
Locations164 regions
Checked on Shockbyte’s site on 11 November 2026. How we score
Overview
Shockbyte charges $2.99 per GB of RAM a month, with plans from $2.99 (1 GB). Asia-Pacific locations cost more ($5/GB). Cheaper budget plans are also offered. It has 16 server locations in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ.
It supports Bedrock servers, modpacks (2,000+ one-click modpacks), free backups (automatic backups) and DDoS protection. You can ask for a refund within 3 days. It’s a good fit for first-time server owners.
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
Shockbyte prices by RAM
Estimated from Shockbyte’s price per GB. Real plans come in fixed sizes, so check the exact plan on Shockbyte’s site.
| RAM | Shockbyte | Cheapest we compare | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $2.99 | $1.00 (PebbleHost) | Testing or a proxy server |
| 2 GB | $5.98 | $2.00 (PebbleHost) | Testing or a proxy server |
| 4 GB | $11.96 | $4.00 (PebbleHost) | Vanilla/Paper: up to 12 players · light modpack: up to 5 players |
| 6 GB | $17.94 | $6.00 (PebbleHost) | Vanilla/Paper: up to 25 players · light modpack: up to 15 players · large modpack: up to 5 players |
| 8 GB | $23.92 | $8.00 (PebbleHost) | Vanilla/Paper: up to 40 players · light modpack: up to 30 players · large modpack: up to 15 players |
| 12 GB | $35.88 | $12.00 (PebbleHost) | Vanilla/Paper: up to 80 players · light modpack: up to 70 players · large modpack: up to 50 players |
| 16 GB | $47.84 | $16.00 (PebbleHost) | Vanilla/Paper: up to 120 players · light modpack: up to 100 players · large modpack: up to 90 players |
Features
| Price per GB | $2.99 / month |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $2.99 / month |
| RAM range | 1 GB – 16 GB |
| Free plan | No |
| Locations | 16 (North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ) |
| Bedrock | Yes |
| Modpacks | Yes: 2,000+ one-click modpacks |
| Free backups | Yes: Automatic backups |
| DDoS protection | Yes |
| Dedicated IP | Not stated |
| Root access | No |
| Refunds | 3 days. 72-hour self-serve refund (doesn’t cover renewals). |
| Support | 24/7 support |
| Control panel | Shockbyte control panel (own) |
| Hardware | AMD EPYC 4465 CPUs, DDR5 RAM, NVMe |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Shockbyte cost?
Shockbyte charges $2.99 per GB of RAM a month, starting at $2.99 a month. A 4 GB server costs about $11.96 a month. Asia-Pacific locations cost more ($5/GB). Cheaper budget plans are also offered.
Does Shockbyte support Bedrock Edition?
Yes, Shockbyte can run Bedrock servers.
Can I install modpacks on Shockbyte?
Yes. 2,000+ one-click modpacks. Large modpacks need 6–8 GB of RAM or more.
Does Shockbyte offer refunds?
Yes: 3 days. 72-hour self-serve refund (doesn’t cover renewals).
Where are Shockbyte’s servers?
Shockbyte has 16 locations in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia & NZ. Choose the one closest to most of your players.
Sources
- Shockbyte’s website: https://shockbyte.com/
- Shockbyte blog, Minecraft server price increase (official)
- Gizmodo, Best Minecraft Server Hosting (Sep 2026)
- Geekflare, Best Minecraft Server Hosting (2026)
- iTechGuides, Best Minecraft Server Hosting (Nov 2026)