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Game server host founded in March 2013 and based in Melbourne, Australia, selling Minecraft Java and Bedrock servers from 1 GB of RAM with locations in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and South America.

  • Java
  • Bedrock
  • Modded
  • NVMe
  • DDoS
CPU
Not disclosed
RAM range
1 to 17 GB
Locations
Dallas, United States, Vint Hill, United States +16
Refund
3 days
Support
24/7

Minecraft Hosts score

5.2/10

Overall score

  • Price and value0.8/10

    Best value: $3.99 per GB (Custom Plan, 17 GB), rank 28 of 33 hosts billing in USD.

  • Performance2/10

    CPU model not published · NVMe storage

  • Community reviews8.2/10

    Trustpilot: 4/5 from 10,294 reviews (checked on September 25, 2026)

  • Minecraft features10/10

    Confirmed: Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, Paper, mods (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge), modpacks, included backups

  • Support and guarantees7.5/10

    24/7 support · 2 contact channel(s) · refund available

  • Network and locations10/10

    18 location(s) across 5 region(s) · anti-DDoS

Score calculated automatically from the data on this page and the public Trustpilot rating, using a published method. Undisclosed information earns no points. How the score works

Our review

Analysis written by Valentin for Minecraft Hosts from the plans and information published by Shockbyte, checked on September 22, 2026. This is not a hands-on test.

Verdict

Shockbyte, founded in March 2013 in Melbourne, sells Minecraft Java and Bedrock servers from 1 GB, with unlimited slots, NVMe storage and bandwidth, and many locations worldwide. On the English site the standard range costs $3.99 per GB per month, from $3.99 for 1 GB to $47.99 for 12 GB (tax not specified), with a "30% off recurring" offer shown on every plan. The main caveat is that the CPU varies by location, with no model guaranteed per plan, and that the advertised promotions are sometimes contradictory.

Pros

  • Constant $3.99 per GB on standard plans, 30% off recurring advertised
  • Java and Bedrock on the same plans
  • Unlimited slots, NVMe storage and bandwidth
  • Many locations worldwide, including three in France
  • 24/7 support via ticket and live chat

Limitations

  • CPU varies by location
  • Only 3 vCores (standard) or 2 vCPUs (Budget)
  • Tax status not specified
  • Promotions with contradictory wording
  • Refund limited to 72 hours, once only

Best for

  • Those who want a recurring discount: "30% off recurring" shown on every standard plan
  • Players who want Java and Bedrock on the same plan, without a separate Bedrock plan
  • Those who want to pick a nearby region: North America, Europe, Singapore, India, Japan, Australia, Brazil

Less suited if

  • You want a specific CPU: it varies by location, from the AMD EPYC 4244P to the Ryzen 9 9950X
  • You need many cores: 3 vCores on all standard plans, 2 vCPUs on the Budget range
  • You are counting on a flexible refund: 72 hours, once per customer, renewals excluded

Pricing and billing

The English page shows prices in US dollars, tax not specified: the standard range runs from Dirt (1 GB) at $3.99 per month to Zeus (12 GB) at $47.99, a constant $3.99 per GB, and a Custom Plan starts at $67.83 for 17 GB. Every plan shows "30% off recurring" (for example $2.79 instead of $3.99 for 1 GB), recorded here as a promotion rather than the regular price because the French page presents the same discount as first-month only. Discounts of 10% for 3 months and 20% for 6 months are published, and a 50% offer on the first year is shown for annual billing. A cheaper Budget range exists, but its US dollar prices have not been recorded.

Performance

The CPU depends on the location, from the AMD EPYC 4244P to the Ryzen 9 9950X according to the Hardware page: no model is guaranteed per plan, so no benchmark score is quoted. The cart shows "CPU: Normal (3 vCores)" for all standard plans and 2 vCPUs for the Budget range. NVMe storage and bandwidth are advertised as unlimited. Slots are unlimited according to the cart, although the Budget and Modded pages show recommended player counts.

Minecraft features

The plans support Java and Bedrock (Bedrock Dedicated Server, PocketMine-MP), with Forge, Paper and modpack installation. The panel is developed in-house (not Pterodactyl), with backups and DDoS protection. The FAQ lists 15 cities (including London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Gravelines, Roubaix and Strasbourg), the Hardware page adds Poland, São Paulo and Tokyo, but the cart only offers one choice per region. Support can migrate a server from a previous host, with no indication of whether this is free.

Support and guarantees

Support is advertised as 24/7 via ticket and live chat. A refund is possible within 72 hours of ordering a new service, once per customer and excluding renewals. No free trial is mentioned. The host is based in Melbourne (Australia) and was founded in March 2013.

Plans

Prices as published by the host, checked on September 22, 2026.

PlanRAMCPUStoragePlayersMonthlyOrder
Dirt1 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$3.99/ month · tax not specified$2.79/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $2.79/moOrder
Sand2 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$7.99/ month · tax not specified$5.59/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $5.59/moOrder
Cobblestone3 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$11.99/ month · tax not specified$8.39/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $8.39/moOrder
Iron4 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$15.99/ month · tax not specified$11.19/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $11.19/moOrder
Gold5 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$19.99/ month · tax not specified$13.99/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $13.99/moOrder
Redstone6 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$23.99/ month · tax not specified$16.79/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $16.79/moOrder
Diamond7 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$27.99/ month · tax not specified$19.59/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $19.59/moOrder
Emerald8 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$31.99/ month · tax not specified$22.39/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $22.39/moOrder
Obsidian9 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$35.99/ month · tax not specified$25.19/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $25.19/moOrder
Spartan10 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$39.99/ month · tax not specified$27.99/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $27.99/moOrder
Zeus12 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$47.99/ month · tax not specified$33.59/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $33.59/moOrder
Custom Plan17 GBNot disclosed3 vCoresUnlimitedNVMeUnlimited$67.83/ month · tax not specified$47.48/mo for the first months (promotion)Renewal: $47.48/moOrder
Discounts for longer billing :
  • 3 months-10%
  • 6 months-20%

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Promo codes

  • MCLIFETIME30
  • MCANNUALLY

Codes taken from the host's website: they may expire or change at any time.

Free plan and trial

Permanent free plan
No permanent free plan.
Free trial
No free trial announced.

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Technical specs

Hardware

CPU
Not disclosed
Dedicated CPU
Not disclosed
Storage
Unlimited
Storage type
NVMe
Player slots
Unlimited

Minecraft support

Java Edition
Yes
Bedrock Edition
Yes
Paper
Yes
Purpur
Not disclosed
Forge
Yes
Fabric
Not disclosed
NeoForge
Not disclosed
Modpacks
Yes
One-click modpacks
Yes

Panel & access

Control panel
Shockbyte Control Panel
SFTP
Not disclosed
Backups
Yes
DDoS protection
Yes

Support

Channels
Tickets, Live chat
Availability
24/7
Discord server
Not disclosed
Free migration
Not disclosed
Refund window
3 days

Overview

Headquarters
Australia
Founded
2013
Plans listed
12
Price range
$3.99 to $67.83
Discounts for longer billing
  • 3 months-10%
  • 6 months-20%

Locations

Europe

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Frankfurt, Germany
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Gravelines, France
  • Roubaix, France
  • Strasbourg, France
  • Poland

North America

  • Dallas, United States
  • Vint Hill, United States
  • Hillsboro, United States
  • San Jose, United States
  • Miami, United States
  • Beauharnois, Canada

South America

  • São Paulo, Brazil

Asia

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Mumbai, India
  • Tokyo, Japan

Oceania

  • Melbourne, Australia

FAQ

How much does Shockbyte cost?

Shockbyte lists plans from $3.99 per month, according to data last verified on September 22, 2026.

Does Shockbyte support Bedrock Edition?

Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it.

Can I run modded Minecraft on Shockbyte?

Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it. Supported loaders: Forge.

Where are Shockbyte servers located?

Shockbyte lists the following locations: Dallas, United States, Vint Hill, United States, Hillsboro, United States, San Jose, United States, Miami, United States, Beauharnois, Canada, London, United Kingdom, Frankfurt, Germany, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Gravelines, France, Roubaix, France, Strasbourg, France, Poland, Singapore, Singapore, Mumbai, India, Melbourne, Australia, Tokyo, Japan, São Paulo, Brazil.

Does Shockbyte offer a free trial or free server?

Shockbyte announces no free trial and no permanent free plan.

Can I get a refund from Shockbyte?

Stated refund period: 3 days. Check the Shockbyte terms before ordering.

How do I contact Shockbyte support?

Announced channels: Tickets, Live chat. Availability: 24/7.

Is there a Shockbyte promo code?

Yes: MCLIFETIME30, MCANNUALLY. Codes can expire at any time, check them when ordering.

Which CPU does Shockbyte use?

Shockbyte does not publish the CPU model of its plans.

Are backups included with Shockbyte?

Yes. According to the provider, at least one plan supports it.

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Notes on the data

  • Currency: the French version of the site shows EUR by default ("Français (EUR €)"), the English version shows USD. Prices were read on the French page and match the document. No incl./excl. VAT label appears on the page or in the cart: VAT status "unknown".
  • English version of the site (read manually on 2026-10-10): the English page shows the standard plans in US dollars, from Dirt (1 GB) at $3.99 to Zeus (12 GB) at $47.99 and the Custom Plan from $67.83 for 17 GB, each with "30% OFF RECURRING" (for example $2.79 instead of $3.99). These US dollar prices are used on the English version of this site, with the discount recorded as a promotion; the French version keeps the euro prices of the French page. The Budget range has no US dollar prices recorded and is only listed on the French version.
  • 30% discount: the French page says "30% off the first month", but the English page shows "30% OFF RECURRING" and the official cart applies code MCLIFETIME30 labelled "30% Récurrent Réduction" (code data: recurring = true). Following the French pricing page, the discount is recorded as a first-month offer; it may in fact apply to every monthly renewal. The cart shows 2.43 EUR for Dirt versus 2.42 EUR on the page (rounding).
  • Annual "-50%": the offer page presents it as "50% off the first year" (promo code MCANNUALLY, non-recurring). It is recorded as a 12-month promotion, not as a permanent discount. The Bedrock, Budget and Modded pages show "-25%" for annual billing.
  • Cart inconsistency: for standard plans the annual cycle is labelled "25% OFF", but the displayed annual price (e.g. 41.67 EUR for Dirt) equals 12 months without discount (12 x 3.47 EUR). The annual discount is therefore not included in billingDiscounts. For Budget plans the cart annual price does match roughly -25%.
  • Quarterly (-10%) and semi-annual (-20%) discounts: published on the page and in the cart, and consistent with the displayed prices.
  • Bedrock: the Bedrock page links to the same products (same order IDs) and prices as the Java plans. There is no Bedrock plan sold separately; the standard plans support Java and Bedrock (Bedrock Dedicated Server, PocketMine-MP).
  • Budget plans (Casual, Survivor, Explorer, Warrior, Mage): a separate range missing from the document, sold on a dedicated official page, 2 vCPU, no promotion. Included with range "Budget".
  • Custom Plan: starting price for 17 GB; RAM is configurable above that. On the annual tab it shows 59.03 EUR/month without promotion (higher than the 58.99 EUR monthly price); this value is not recorded.
  • Locations: the FAQ lists Dallas, Vint Hill, Hillsboro, San Jose, Miami, Beauharnois, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Gravelines, Roubaix, Strasbourg, Singapore, Mumbai and Melbourne. The Hardware & Locations page adds Poland (no city), São Paulo and Tokyo, which are missing from the FAQ. The Minecraft cart only offers a choice by region (North America Central, Europe, Singapore, India, Japan, Australia, Brazil).
  • CPU: varies by location (from AMD EPYC 4244P to Ryzen 9 9950X according to the Hardware page), so it is not set per plan. The cart shows "CPU: Normal (3 vCores)" for all standard plans and "2 vCPU" for Budget plans.
  • Players: the cart states "Slots: Unlimited" for all plans; the Budget and Modded pages show recommended player counts (e.g. "3+ Players", "20+ Players").
  • Refunds: 72 hours after ordering a new service, once per customer, renewals excluded (terms of service).
  • Migration: the FAQ says support can carry out the transfer from a previous host, without stating whether it is free.

Sources

  • https://shockbyte.com/fr/games/minecraft-server-hosting
  • https://shockbyte.com/games/minecraft-server-hosting
  • https://shockbyte.com/fr/games/minecraft-bedrock-server-hosting
  • https://shockbyte.com/fr/games/budget-minecraft-server-hosting
  • https://shockbyte.com/fr/games/modded-minecraft-server-hosting
  • https://shockbyte.com/fr/hardware
  • https://shockbyte.com/fr/faq
  • https://shockbyte.com/fr/about
  • https://shockbyte.com/fr/legal/terms-of-service
  • https://shockbyte.com/billing/cart.php?a=add&language=french&billingcycle=monthly&pid=241&currency=4&promocode=MCLIFETIME30
  • https://shockbyte.com/billing/cart.php?a=add&language=french&billingcycle=monthly&pid=464&currency=4

Verified September 22, 2026

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