Avorion dedicated hosting for a small friend group (2026)
Avorion is a voxel space sandbox — fighters to capital ships, trade routes, and a procedural galaxy that stays heavy as the crew explores more sectors. A small friend faction wants one always-on galaxy so the save isn’t stuck on someone’s PC. Shockbyte, Nodecraft, GameTeam and Bisect all sell it. Apex and PebbleHost page URLs we tried returned 404 (or were not listed on their games catalogs). Prices below were read from each host’s own Avorion page. Confirm availability and the bill at checkout.
RAM, slots, sectors and mods
- Friend-group fit: Shockbyte’s entry Naonite plan is labeled 6 players / 4 GB — the natural small-faction band under ~$20. Xanion / Avorion (12 / 18 players) are community-sized. Nodecraft does not cap slots and labels Budget Wake & Play “Not recommended for this game”. A small always-on crew usually sits on Premium 6–8 GB, not the lightest Wake & Play tier. GameTeam’s FAQ says about 10–30 players, with fleet sizes and active sector count driving load more than raw headcount.
- RAM honesty (host claims only — sectors add up): GameTeam’s FAQ says 4–8 GB, scaling with how much of the galaxy players have visited — each explored sector is stored and simulated. Shockbyte starts at 4 GB on Naonite. Treat 4 GB as a light entry for a tight friend group near the rim; budget toward 6–8 GB once fleets, factories and many sectors stay active.
- Mods (host claims only): Shockbyte claims Mod Support (page feature list; FAQ also mentions Steam Workshop scripts and custom ship designs). Bisect claims Modding Support. GameTeam’s FAQ says yes via Steam Workshop and a server-side mods folder (server and client lists must agree). Nodecraft’s Avorion knowledgebase covers installing Workshop mods on their servers. Apex / PebbleHost were not confirmed. See Night 6.
Comparison: Avorion plans
Price sources: every price comes from the host’s own Avorion page (fetched 24 Oct 2026, NZDT). No third-party or search-summary prices are used. Recurring monthly figures are preferred over first-month sale teasers (sales disclosed where shown). TBD means the host page showed no price, or the page URLs we tried returned 404. Confirm at checkout.
| Host | Entry tier | Bigger tiers | Notes | Oceania | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShockbyteAU brand | Naonite · 4 GB · 6 players · $11.49/mo | Xanion · 6 GB · 12 players · $16.99/mo Avorion · 8 GB · 18 players · $21.99/mo |
Mod Support claimed (Workshop scripts & custom designs); auto-updates & backups; DDoS; 72-hour refund; 4 GB is light once many sectors stay simulated | Global locations; Melbourne company (check for an AU node) | Labeled 6-player friend-faction Naonite plan under ~$20 |
| Nodecraft | Premium 24/7 · 6 GB · $29.98/mo Budget Wake & Play 6 GB $17.88 recurring (Nodecraft labels it “Not recommended for this game”; first-month sale $12.52) |
Premium 8 GB · $39.98/mo Budget 8 GB $23.84 · 10 GB $29.80 First-month sales disclosed on page; we quote recurring |
Static IP (Premium), save-and-swap, no host slot cap; Budget hibernates when unused; Workshop mod install covered in Nodecraft Avorion KB | Sydney & Melbourne (+ Auckland) listed on the page | AU/NZ groups who want 24/7 RAM headroom as sectors pile up |
| GameTeam | From $0.49/GB (Budget) Advertised “from” rates; billing term and plan totals not shown. TBD. Page also showed a limited-time 10% offer — confirm at checkout |
Premium from $0.74/GB Premium tier present; plan totals still TBD without a chosen GB amount |
FAQ: 4–8 GB; ~10–30 players; Workshop mods yes; weekly billing; AI copilot claimed; active sector count drives RAM | Global locations (check for AU) | Weekly seasons while the galaxy grows sector-by-sector |
| BisectHosting | TBD Avorion page we read showed features, not a clear price rate |
TBD | Modding Support claimed; swap to 110+ games; instance manager; 3-day backups; NVMe; DDoS; stock can vary | 21 locations; the page showed an out-of-stock notice for a location | Check price and stock at checkout |
| Apex Hosting | TBD Avorion page URLs we tried returned 404; not listed on the games catalog we read |
TBD | Not confirmed | — | Home CTA / check directly |
| PebbleHost | TBD Avorion page URLs we tried returned 404 |
TBD | Not confirmed | Sydney listed for Minecraft | Home CTA / check directly |
Sources (host-owned): shockbyte.com, nodecraft.com, gameteam.io, bisecthosting.com (features; price rate not displayed). Apex / PebbleHost: no host-owned Avorion page found (404 / not listed). No host is crowned “#1”. Avorion RAM climbs as explored sectors stay simulated — confirm RAM at checkout.
Oceania note
Avorion’s build-and-explore loop tolerates mid ping better than a competitive shooter, but fleet combat, docking and sector travel still feel late on a long US route. AU/NZ groups should look at Nodecraft (Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland listed on the page), or check at checkout for an AU / APAC node on Shockbyte, GameTeam’s global map, or Bisect stock (21 locations; out-of-stock notice on the page we read). See the Oceania ping guide.
Budget note and shortlist (not rankings)
- Labeled friend-faction plan under ~$20: Shockbyte Naonite, $11.49/mo (4 GB / 6 players). Step up to Xanion ($16.99) or Avorion ($21.99) if fleets and sectors grow.
- More RAM near AU/NZ (host warning heeded): Nodecraft Premium 6 GB ($29.98) or 8 GB ($39.98) rather than Budget Wake & Play.
- Pay-by-the-GB while the galaxy grows (host claim): GameTeam Budget from $0.49/GB, Premium from $0.74/GB — confirm plan total, weekly term and RAM (FAQ 4–8 GB) at checkout; limited-time 10% offer disclosed on the page we read.
- If Bisect price/stock is hidden: use Shockbyte, Nodecraft or GameTeam first; home CTA for Apex or PebbleHost if you want to ask support whether Avorion is coming.
- Similar nights: Space Engineers (Night 34), Empyrion (Night 39), Factorio (Night 17), No Man’s Sky (Night 21). Also budget under ~$20 and Oceania ping.
Official links (affiliate placeholders)
Buttons below point at official sites today (game pages where the host sells Avorion; home where it does not). Tracked affiliate URLs will replace the #aff-* anchors once programs approve — see affiliates.md.
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Affiliate disclosure
HostForTheSquad may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this page (Shockbyte, Apex, BisectHosting, GameTeam, and others when approved). Commission rates do not decide table rows or “best for” notes. Prices and stock change — always verify on the host’s site before you pay.