FadeHost vs DatHost
DatHost is a polished, well-regarded host best known for competitive Counter-Strike servers, with a clean panel and fast setup. Here's how the two compare in 2026 — honestly, including when DatHost might be the better pick.
The structural difference
DatHost sells per-server plans — each Minecraft server is its own subscription sized by RAM, and its pricing reflects a premium, CS2-first product line.
FadeHost works differently: you pay for a pool of RAM and storage, and run as many servers inside it as you want. A server slot is $2.50/month with 1GB RAM and 30GB storage included, and extra RAM is $1/GB. Three small servers cost one subscription — not three.
Side by side
| FadeHost | DatHost | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One resource pool, split across unlimited servers | Per-server plans, each billed separately |
| Entry price | $2/mo (1GB RAM + 30GB storage included) | Varies by plan — typically $5–12/mo for 2–4GB |
| Extra RAM | $1/GB, add or remove anytime | Upgrade to a bigger plan |
| Run multiple servers | Included — split your pool freely | Buy another plan per server |
| DDoS protection | Included | Included |
| Automated backups | Included (daily, off-site) | Varies by plan/tier |
| Free trial | 7 days, $0 due today | Generally no trial |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days | Varies |
| Free migration | Yes — we move your world for you | Varies |
Competitor details based on publicly listed plans as of July 2026 — always check their site for current pricing.
When DatHost is the better fit
If your main need is a competitive CS2 or CS:GO server with match configs, DatHost is genuinely one of the best picks out there.
But if you'll ever run a second server — a creative world, a test server for plugins, a proxy — or you want to scale RAM up and down without switching plans, pooled hosting is built for exactly that.
Frequently asked questions
- Is FadeHost cheaper than DatHost?
- For a single small server, prices are broadly comparable. The gap opens when you run more than one server: FadeHost splits one resource pool across unlimited servers, while DatHost bills a full separate plan per server. A survival + creative + proxy setup on FadeHost is one subscription (around $4–5/mo for 4GB total) instead of three separate plans.
- How do I switch from DatHost to FadeHost?
- Migration is free. Start a FadeHost trial, send us your DatHost SFTP details (or a world download) via ticket or Discord, and we'll move your world, plugins, and configs — usually within 24 hours.
- Will my players lose anything when I switch?
- No. Worlds, player data, inventories, plugin configs and mod data all transfer. You point your subdomain or share the new address, and players reconnect as normal.
Try it before you switch
7-day free trial, $0 due today. And when you're ready, we migrate your DatHost server for free — world, plugins, players, everything.
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