Best Starbound Server Hosting

Real review data on every Starbound server host we track: satisfaction, support quality, and hardware, ranked in one table.

By TrustyHosts · Review data updated July 1, 2026

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#1 for Starbound

Nodecraft

4.9nodecraft.com

Near-perfect 4.

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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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Nodecraft

A top-rated provider with a 4

4.9

1,757

92%

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AleForge

Small but highly rated provider with a 4

4.8

139

99%

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BisectHosting

One of the largest game server hosts with over 25,000 reviews and a 4

4.8

26,150

95%

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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

348

96%

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Streamline Servers

Long-running Australian host known above all for fast, expert support, particularly popular for Arma 3 and survival game servers

4.3

126

94%

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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

10,225

84%

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Akliz

Premium Minecraft-focused host with a near-perfect 4

5.0

412

99%

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QGS Hosting

Bulgarian-based game server host with near-perfect ratings, popular for Counter-Strike and Valheim servers with lag-free performance

4.9

307

100%

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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

1,552

95%

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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%

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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

4.5

100%

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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

1,405

95%

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ExtraVM

Long-running hosting provider with a loyal customer base, praised for reliable performance, honest support, and strong value across Minecraft and VPS services

4.6

97%

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G-Portal

Major international hosting provider with nearly 3,000 reviews and a 4

4.6

2,932

92%

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CreeperHost

Established Minecraft and modded game server host with a 4

4.6

191

81%

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GameserverKings

Hosting provider with a 3

3.5

419

91%

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Citadel Servers

Game server host with a 4

4.5

293

70%

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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

7,557

81%

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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

3.7

427

81%

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Ascend Servers

Smaller provider with 42 reviews and a mixed reputation

4.2

64%

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XGamingServer

Budget game server host with Discord-based support and mixed overall reviews, though positive experiences highlight quick issue resolution

2.4

142

56%

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About Starbound Hosting

How to pick a Starbound host

The Starbound hosting market is crowded, and most of it looks identical from the outside. So we read the reviews for you - every one of the 21 Starbound hosts here is scored on real customer sentiment, support speed, and hardware. Specs matter less than the pattern in a host's reviews - satisfied long-term customers are the one thing that can't be faked cheaply. Nodecraft holds the top spot for Starbound right now, but the whole table is worth a scan - the right host depends on your region, budget, and player count.

Starbound server specs that actually matter

Raw core count matters less than per-core speed for Starbound servers - our rankings factor benchmarked CPU performance so you don't have to decode hardware pages. Fast storage won't show up on a pricing page comparison, but Starbound load times will show it to your players. Location is the spec players feel most: pick a server region near your group and latency stops being a topic. DDoS protection and automated backups are the specs nobody checks until the day they matter - the hosts at the top of our table treat both as standard.

Starbound Hosting FAQ

Who is the best Starbound server host right now?

By our scoring, Nodecraft is the one to beat for Starbound hosting right now. The full table ranks 21 providers on customer satisfaction, review ratings, and server hardware, and it shifts as reviews come in.

What does it cost to rent a Starbound server?

Hosts price by resources - RAM, CPU class, storage, and server location - so the same Starbound server can vary a lot in price from one provider to the next. Check current prices through the table's links - comparing cost against satisfaction scores beats shopping on price alone.

What matters most when choosing Starbound hosting?

Ignore the marketing page and read what customers report: support response times, uptime under load, and how the host handles problems. We aggregate that from real reviews across 21 Starbound hosts so the pattern is visible at a glance.