Best Starbound Server Hosts in 2026
Updated
In short: ScalaCube is ranked #1 of 47 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Wabbanode and RespawnHost Core Keeper Server Hosting. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Citadel Servers Atlas Hosting at $0.43/mo.
Choosing a Starbound host means weighing the server options that matter to your group, from file access and mod support to included RAM and player slots. Compare providers on automated backups, free plan availability, modpack installer, and the price paid from as well. The ranked entries begin with Fatality Servers Starbound Server Hosting, Survival Hosting Starbound Server Hosting and BisectHosting Starbound Server Hosting. ScalaCube, AleForge Starbound Server Hosting and GameTeam.io are also among the first options. Consider which features your world needs, then compare the hosts against those priorities.
47 starbound server hosts ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Questions about this list
Which starbound server host is ranked first on VGSources?
ScalaCube is ranked #1 of 47 with a score of 7.3. Wabbanode is second and RespawnHost Core Keeper Server Hosting third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Citadel Servers Atlas Hosting has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.43/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each host or developer publishes: price of the first paid plan, a free tier or trial, supported platforms and the depth of its public documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.