Realm.fun offers guaranteed latest-gen hardware and AI-powered instant support, while Shockbyte provides competitive pricing with a wider game selection and server coverage.
Realm.fun wins on most features that matter for performance and support.
| Feature | Realm.fun | Shockbyte | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From €3/GB Simple per-GB pricing with no hidden fees | From $2.50/GB Competitive per-GB pricing, varies by game | Realm.fun |
| Hardware | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Latest-gen CPU with 128MB 3D V-Cache, NVMe SSDs, DDR5 RAM | Intel Xeon / Ryzen Mix of hardware generations across locations | Realm.fun |
| DDoS Protection | 1Tbps included Enterprise-grade protection on all plans | OVHcloud Enterprise Enterprise-grade OVHcloud Game DDoS Protection | Tie |
| Support | AI + Human 24/7 AI assistant for instant help, human escalation | Ticket + Chat 24/7 ticket system, response times vary | Realm.fun |
| Server Locations | 10+ locations North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific | 20+ locations Wider global coverage | Shockbyte |
| Control Panel | Custom Modern Panel Purpose-built panel with AI assistance | Custom Panel Functional panel for server management | Realm.fun |
| Instant Setup | < 60 seconds Automated provisioning | 1-5 minutes Usually fast, occasional delays | Realm.fun |
| Mod Support | One-click install CurseForge, Modrinth, Steam Workshop integration | Manual + Some Packs Modpack support varies by game | Realm.fun |
| Games Supported | 25+ games Focus on popular survival and sandbox games | 30+ games Wider game selection including niche titles | Shockbyte |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 24 hours Full refund within 24 hours | 72 hours Longer refund window | Shockbyte |
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