OmneHosting vs Shockbyte

A side-by-side of Minecraft hosting, using Shockbyte's public pricing and features as of September 20, 2026.

$7.99 vs $15.994 GB, regular monthly price
$12.99 vs $23.996 GB, regular monthly price
$16.99 vs $31.998 GB, regular monthly price
48 hoursfree Minecraft trial, limited availability

Price by size

Regular monthly prices in US dollars for Java servers. Shockbyte advertises 30% off the first month. We compare regular monthly prices.

SizeShockbyteOmneHosting
4 GB$15.99/mo$7.99/mo
6 GB$23.99/mo$12.99/mo
8 GB$31.99/mo$16.99/mo

What each size includes

Storage and backups per plan, as listed. Ours come from our live catalog.

SizeShockbyteOmneHosting
4 GB storageNot stated on the pages we checked15 GB NVMe
4 GB backupsNot stated on the pages we checked2
6 GB storageNot stated on the pages we checked20 GB NVMe
6 GB backupsNot stated on the pages we checked3
8 GB storageNot stated on the pages we checked30 GB NVMe
8 GB backupsNot stated on the pages we checked3

Features side by side

As listed on each host's public pages.

ShockbyteOmneHosting
CPUUp to AMD EPYC 4465P, max 5.4 GHzRyzen 7 5800X, up to 4.7 GHz
StorageNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
DDoS protectionAlways-on, freeOmne-Shield, included
BackupsListed in the panelAutomatic, one-click restore
Modpack installerInstant modpack and plugin installerOne-click installs from the panel
Free subdomainSubdomain tool listedFree subdomain from the panel
Free trialNone listed48-hour Minecraft trial (limited availability)
Refund window72-hour refund3-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked (days 4 to 7 by ticket, at our discretion). Game servers only
Support24/7Tickets 24/7 and Discord, we aim to reply within 1 day
LocationsNot stated on the pages we checkedOregon (more planned)
PanelCustom Shockbyte panelPterodactyl panel with sub-users and an SFTP importer

Details were checked on September 20, 2026, some through archived copies of the pages, and may have changed since.

Where each host is stronger

Where OmneHosting is stronger

The parts we think matter most for a group of friends.

  • Lower regular monthly price at 4, 6 and 8 GB
  • A free 48-hour Minecraft trial (none listed on their pages)
  • An SFTP importer that brings your files over from your old host (not listed on their pages)
  • Lower prices on the larger sizes compared here

Where Shockbyte is stronger

Worth weighing honestly before you choose.

  • Support is listed as 24/7.
  • A wider ladder of sizes, with 1 GB steps up to 10 GB.
  • A higher stated maximum clock speed (up to 5.4 GHz).

Which should you choose?

It comes down to what matters most to you.

You want the lowest monthly price

Our regular monthly prices are lower at every size compared here.

You need more locations or live chat

Check Shockbyte's pages for locations and live chat, since we run one location and support by ticket and Discord today.

You are moving over

Our importer connects to your old host over SFTP and copies everything.

Information about Shockbyte comes from its public pages and may have changed. Prices are regular monthly US dollar prices for Minecraft Java servers, not first-month promotions. Shockbyte and its marks belong to their owners. OmneHosting is not affiliated with or endorsed by Shockbyte.

Questions

About this comparison.

Where do the competitor details come from?

From Shockbyte's own public pages, checked on September 20, 2026. Some pages blocked automated checks, so we used archived copies. Please confirm current details on their site.

Why regular prices?

Many hosts advertise first-month or annual discounts. We compare the regular monthly price so sizes line up fairly.

Something looks out of date?

Tell us on Discord or in a ticket and we will correct it.

Want to see it for yourself?

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