FadeHost vs Shockbyte
Shockbyte is a popular budget host that's been around for years, with low entry prices and a wide plan range. Here's how the two compare in 2026 — honestly, including when Shockbyte might be the better pick.
The structural difference
Shockbyte sells per-server plans priced by RAM tiers — running a second or third server means paying for full separate plans, even when they sit idle.
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/month with 1GB RAM and 30GB storage included, and extra RAM is $0.80/GB. Three small servers cost one subscription — not three.
Side by side
| FadeHost | Shockbyte | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.80/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 | 2 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 Shockbyte is the better fit
If you need exactly one small server and the absolute lowest sticker price on day one, Shockbyte's entry tiers are competitive.
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 Shockbyte?
- 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 Shockbyte 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 Shockbyte to FadeHost?
- Migration is free. Start a FadeHost trial, send us your Shockbyte 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
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