SCUM friend-server hosting — a private island for a small squad
You want a passworded SCUM island for 2–12 mates: your own loot, raid and PvE rules, and a world that keeps running when you log off. This page is not the same as the SCUM overview. It covers the small-squad setup.
The job: private, small, always on
- Players: 2–12 friends. SCUM is heavy on RAM. Shockbyte’s entry plan is labeled 12 players / 12 GB, and Nodecraft labels 14 GB as “Minimum Viable”.
- Rules: loot, PvE/PvP and raid timers live in the server settings files. See mods & plugins by host.
- Persistence: back up the save database before SCUM patches.
Comparison: who sells SCUM for a friend squad
Each host’s SCUM URL was checked with a live GET on 24 Oct 2026 (NZDT). Prices are set by each host, in USD, and we quote the recurring price, not the first-month sale. TBD = not printed clearly in the page we read. 404 = the product URL returned 404 / no SCUM SKU found.
| Host | SCUM? | Friend-sized plan | Oceania | Approx. monthly (USD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shockbyte | Sells (200) | Stone Knife · 12 players · 12 GB | Australian company; check node at checkout (TBD) | $18.99/mo | Cheapest labeled squad slot. |
| Apex Hosting | Sells (200) | 12 GB RAM | Confirm region at checkout (TBD) | $38.99/mo Recurring. The first-month sale ($29.24) is listed separately. | Full FTP file access. |
| Nodecraft | Sells (200) | Premium 24/7 14 GB / Budget 14 GB | Lists Melbourne / Sydney / Auckland | Premium $69.98/mo · Budget $41.72/mo Recurring. The host marks Budget “Not recommended for this game”. | Best AU/NZ location list. |
| BisectHosting | Sells (200) | SCUM plans | Check Sydney stock | TBD No clear plan dollar rate in the page we read. | Config-friendly panel. |
| GameTeam | 404 | SCUM URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for SCUM today. |
| PebbleHost | 404 | SCUM URL returned 404 | — | — | Not an option for SCUM today. |
Oceania notes
SCUM gunfights and vehicle sync punish long routes. Nodecraft’s SCUM page lists Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. For the other hosts, confirm the node before you pay. 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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