Core Keeper friend-server hosting — a private world for a small group
You want a persistent Core Keeper cavern your mates can drop into without the host being online: 2–8 explorers, a password, and a world that persists. This page is not the same as the Core Keeper overview. It covers the small-group, mostly-vanilla setup.
The job: private, small, always on
- Players: 2–8 friends. Core Keeper is light; Nodecraft lists 2 GB as best for 1–5 players.
- Mods: see mods & plugins by host.
- Persistence: back up the world saves before game updates.
Comparison: who sells Core Keeper for a friend group
Each host’s Core Keeper URL was checked with a live GET on 24 Oct 2026 (NZDT). Prices are set by each host, in USD. TBD = not printed clearly in the page we read; 404 = the product URL returned 404 / no Core Keeper SKU found.
| Host | Core Keeper? | Friend-sized plan | Oceania | Approx. monthly (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shockbyte | Sells (200) | Core Keeper plans | Australian company; check node at checkout (TBD) | TBD No clear plan price in the page we read. | Simple panel. |
| BisectHosting | Sells (200) | Core Keeper plans | Multiple locations; check Sydney stock | TBD No clear plan price in the page we read. | Config-friendly panel. |
| Nodecraft | Sells (200) | Budget Wake & Play 2 GB / Premium 24/7 2 GB | TBD at checkout | Budget $5.96/mo · Premium $9.98/mo Recurring; first-month sales ($4.17 / $6.99) shown separately. | Wake & Play saves money for casual groups. |
| GameTeam | Sells (200) | Per-GB RAM | TBD on the Core Keeper page | $0.49 / $0.74 per GB RAM Check total at checkout. | Budget small groups. |
| Apex Hosting | 404 | Core Keeper URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for Core Keeper today. |
| PebbleHost | 404 | Core Keeper URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for Core Keeper today. |
Oceania notes
Server region sets everyone’s delay in combat and mining. Check for a Sydney node before paying. See the Oceania ping guide.
Price honesty
We only list prices the host prints clearly. Nothing here is invented. For cheaper all-round options, see budget under ~$20.
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Affiliate disclosure
HostForTheSquad may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page. Commission rates don’t decide table rows. Prices and stock change, so check on the host’s site before you pay.