Don't Starve Together friend-server hosting — an always-on world for your group
You want a passworded DST world (with caves) that keeps its day count when the host logs off. This page is not the same as the Don't Starve Together overview. It covers the small-group setup.
The job: private, small, always on
- Players: 2–6 friends is the default sweet spot; the server player cap is configurable.
- Settings: set a password, enable caves (a second shard), and agree on Workshop mods before day 1.
- Persistence: back up the cluster folder before game updates and mod changes.
Comparison: who sells Don't Starve Together for a friend group
Each host's DST URL was checked with a full live GET on 24 Oct 2026 (NZDT). Prices are set by each host, in USD. TBD = no clear dollar figure in the page we fetched. 404 = the product URL returned 404 / no DST SKU found.
| Host | DST? | Friend-sized plan | Oceania | Approx. monthly (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shockbyte | Sells (200) | DST plans | Australian company; check node (TBD) | TBD No clear dollar figure in the HTML we fetched. | Simple panel. |
| BisectHosting | Sells (200) | Per-GB plans | Check Sydney stock | TBD No clear DST dollar figure in the HTML we fetched. | Mod support. |
| Nodecraft | Sells (200) | 4 / 5 / 6 GB | Check location (TBD) | 4 GB $11.92 · 5 GB $14.90 · 6 GB $17.88/mo Recurring price; first month shown as $8.34 / $10.43 / $12.52 (sale). Higher tier 4 GB $19.98/mo. | Free trial, caves + mods. |
| GameTeam | Sells (200) | Per-GB, weekly billing | Check location (TBD) | From $0.49/GB to $0.74/GB per week Monthly plan total TBD. | Short seasons. |
| Apex Hosting | 404 | DST URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for DST today. |
| PebbleHost | 404 | DST URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for DST today. |
Oceania notes
DST is forgiving on ping, but combat timing still feels better on a nearby node. Confirm the location before you pay. See the Oceania ping guide.
Price honesty
We only list prices the host prints clearly. Nothing here is invented. Nodecraft 4 GB sits under the budget under ~$20 line.
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