PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting

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Overview PlayNHost provides managed Barotrauma servers for crews who want a persistent campaign and the option to customize play with Steam Workshop mods. Its tiered player caps make the main trade-off clear: more room for a crew costs more, while the smallest plan is limited to four players. Automatic updates, server controls and file access cover routine management, but the account backup quota is worth factoring in if you run multiple services. Key features Campaigns and submarines persist between sessions, so a crew can pick up its progress rather than start over each time. The panel handles the server name, join password, public listing and Workshop item IDs; mods are fetched on the next build. More specialized role, mission, traitor and submarine settings require editing serversettings.xml , a useful route for customization but less convenient than changing those options in the panel. Full SFTP access and a file manager provide room to manage server files directly. Automatic updates are enabled by default, and operations include automatic backups, scheduled restarts, file validation, a console and a control panel. These tools reduce routine upkeep without removing access for crews that want to adjust their setup. PlayNHost advertises DDoS protection and 99.99% uptime. Its SLA defines 99.99% monthly network availability for covered services, excluding planned maintenance. The company also says its in-house support team is available 24/7/365 and averages under 15 minutes for replies. Pricing PlayNHost is paid, with no free plan or free trial. The three tiers scale player capacity alongside RAM: DUGONG: US$5.62/month, billed monthly, for 4 players and 2 GB RAM. The shown pre-discount price is US$7.49, with 25% off the first month. This is the entry point for a small crew, but the four-player cap leaves no room to grow without moving up. TYPHON: US$16.87/month, billed monthly, for 8 players and 8 GB RAM. The shown pre-discount price is US$22.49, with 25% off the first month. It doubles the player cap and gives more RAM, making it the more suitable tier for a larger group. KASTRULL: US$31.12/month, billed monthly, for 16 players and 16 GB RAM. The shown pre-discount price is US$41.49, with 25% off the first month. Choose it when the crew needs the largest listed capacity; it costs substantially more than DUGONG. The terms offer a 72-hour money-back guarantee on new service orders, subject to conditions and exclusions. Backups are automatic, but each service is limited to 3 active backups and each account to 15 GB total backups. Crews running more than one service should treat that account-wide quota as a practical constraint. Platforms The service lists Linux, macOS, web and Windows as supported platforms. Server locations are available in five locations. Who it's for This suits Barotrauma crews playing multiplayer missions, roleplay or deep-sea survival who want progress to persist and want to add Workshop content without giving up file access. It is less compelling for groups that need more than 16 players, a free way to host, or a four-player cap that can accommodate a larger regular crew. Pros and cons Pros: Persistent campaigns preserve shared progress between sessions; Workshop mods can be added through the panel; full SFTP and file-manager access support direct customization. Pros: Scheduled restarts, validation and automatic updates reduce recurring server maintenance, while advertised DDoS protection and the SLA provide clear availability terms. Cons: There is no free plan or trial, so trying the service requires a paid order, even with the conditional 72-hour refund guarantee. Cons: The cheapest tier supports only four players, and backup storage is constrained by per-service and account-wide caps. Alternatives For a broader comparison, see Barotrauma server hosts . Game Host Bros Barotrauma Server Hosting is worth considering if its listed Starter tier's 8 GB RAM and 200 GB storage, or Standard tier, better fits your needs; its Starter costs $15.99/month and includes unlimited player slots, unlike PlayNHost's capped tiers. If you want a lower listed entry price and can work with a 2 GB RAM server capped at up to 16 players, game-serverhosting Barotrauma Server Hosting starts at €2.98/month with monthly subscription and automatic renewal that can be disabled. Citadel Servers Team Fortress 2 Hosting offers a free plan and per-slot pricing for Team Fortress 2. Enzonic Hosting includes a free-forever 3.5 GB RAM plan. ZAP-Hosting offers monthly and lifetime options for Counter-Strike 2 hosting. Hostynet lists 2 GB and 4 GB plans with player caps and resource specifications. AA Game Hosting ARK: Survival Ascended Server Hosting is for ARK: Survival Ascended, with per-slot pricing and mod support. Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting offers per-slot pricing with location and slot count selected during configuration. Verdict Choose PlayNHost if your Barotrauma crew values persistent campaigns, Workshop mod support and direct file access, and its player tiers match your group size. The clear strengths are the combination of server controls and customization access; look elsewhere if you need a free trial, more than 16 slots, or looser backup limits.