Best Starbound Server Hosting
Compare the best Starbound server hosting providers ranked by real customer reviews.
Top Rated Providers
Ranked by verified customer reviews, satisfaction scores, and server performance.
Provider
Based on the minimum guaranteed CPU benchmark (Passmark single-thread). Providers listing only “up to” or unspecified hardware are not scored.
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1
Nodecraft
A top-rated provider with a 4
4.9
1,721
92%
2
AleForge
Small but highly rated provider with a 4
4.8
139
99%
3
BisectHosting
One of the largest game server hosts with over 25,000 reviews and a 4
4.8
25,655
95%
4
Kinetic Hosting
A fast-growing provider offering aggressive pricing with strong DDoS protection and high-spec hardware, praised by experienced hosts who compare it favorably to more expensive competitors
4.8
312
96%
5
Streamline Servers
Long-running Australian host with strong DDoS protection and 24/7 support, particularly popular for Arma 3 and survival game servers
4.3
127
94%
6
Akliz
Premium Minecraft-focused host with a near-perfect 4
5.0
413
99%
N/A
7
QGS Hosting
Bulgarian-based game server host with near-perfect ratings, popular for Counter-Strike and Valheim servers with lag-free performance
4.9
312
100%
N/A
8
LOW.MS
A performance-oriented provider with a focus on low latency and server stability, praised by multi-year customers for a simple but powerful interface and reliable performance
4.8
193
96%
N/A
9
Host Havoc
A large, well-established provider with over 1,500 reviews, renowned for exceptionally fast ticket response times and a support team that goes above and beyond to resolve complex issues
4.7
1,535
95%
10
GTX Gaming
A veteran hosting provider with over 1,300 reviews, known for multi-game flexibility, quick server setup, and a support team that reviewers describe as patient and knowledgeable
4.7
1,398
95%
N/A
11
Banana Servers
A budget-friendly provider with an enthusiastic customer base, earning praise for aggressive pricing and fast, personalized support through Discord - particularly popular with Minecraft modpack users
4.4
15
100%
N/A
12
G-Portal
Major international hosting provider with nearly 3,000 reviews and a 4
4.5
2,856
92%
N/A
13
Shockbyte
One of the most well-known game server hosts with 10,000+ reviews, offering affordable pricing and wide game support with mixed support experiences
3.8
10,180
85%
14
CreeperHost
Established Minecraft and modded game server host with a 4
4.6
189
81%
N/A
15
Citadel Servers
Game server host with a 4
4.5
294
70%
N/A
16
ExtraVM
Long-running hosting provider with a loyal customer base, praised for reliable performance, honest support, and strong value across Minecraft and VPS services
3.6
55
96%
N/A
17
Nitrado
One of the largest game server hosts with over 7,300 reviews, serving as the official hosting partner for ARK and other major titles, with reliable servers but a web interface that needs improvement
3.9
7,421
81%
N/A
18
Godlike
A Minecraft-focused hosting provider with solid uptime and easy modded server setup, drawing praise for stable performance with 10-15 concurrent players and responsive support
3.8
419
81%
N/A
19
Ascend Servers
Smaller provider with 42 reviews and a mixed reputation
4.2
42
64%
N/A
20
GameserverKings
Hosting provider with a 3
3.3
418
91%
N/A
21
XGamingServer
Budget game server host with Discord-based support and mixed overall reviews, though positive experiences highlight quick issue resolution
3.1
138
57%
N/A
21 providers host this game
Starbound Hosting Tips
Getting Started
- Choose a provider with one-click Starbound installation for easier setup
- Start with minimum requirements and scale up based on player count
- Pick a host with public or private server options
- Find a provider with a comprehensive knowledgebase
Security & Protection
- DDoS protection keeps your server online during attacks
- Reliable uptime keeps your server online 24/7
- Automatic backups protect your progress if something goes wrong
Performance & Hardware
- Pick server locations close to your player base for low latency
- NVMe storage and high-end hardware means faster world loading
