SCUM dedicated hosting for a small friend group (2026)
SCUM is Gamepires / Jagex’s hardcore open-world multiplayer survival — metabolism, base raid, prisoner island — not the same product page as DayZ or Once Human (different engines, host SKUs, and RAM floors). Shockbyte, Apex Hosting, Nodecraft and BisectHosting sell it. GameTeam and PebbleHost SCUM page URLs we tried returned 404 (absent from the catalogs we read). Prices below were read from each host’s own SCUM page. Entry RAM floors start around 12–14 GB on the hosts that publish tiers — SCUM is heavier than many friend-group survival titles. Confirm the bill and headroom at checkout.
RAM, slots and mods
- Friend-group fit: A passworded squad night often sits under Shockbyte’s labeled Stone Knife · 12 players · 12 GB slot cap. Apex sells by RAM (12 / 16 / 32 GB), not labeled player slots. Nodecraft does not limit slots (FAQ pattern) and marks Budget “Not recommended for this game” — Premium from 14 GB · $69.98/mo recurring is the 24/7 line they push. You do not need a 36-slot TEC M1 box for a friend group.
- RAM honesty (host claims only — SCUM is heavy): Shockbyte’s SCUM tiers start at 12 GB (Stone Knife) then 14 GB / 16 GB+. Apex’s published cards start at 12 GB then 16 GB / 32 GB. Nodecraft Budget/Premium cards list 14 / 18 / 24 GB (14 GB labeled “Minimum Viable”). Bisect prices per GB but did not display a clear $/GB rate on the markup we read. Vanilla friend nights should still budget toward 12 GB+ on these hosts; larger player counts or heavy file/mod setups should step up — confirm at checkout. Do not reuse DayZ or Once Human RAM tables.
- Mods / files (host claims only): Apex claims Full FTP File Access and plan cards say “Advanced servers & all modpacks.” Shockbyte claims Full File Access / Easy Configuration / Automatic Backups (no SCUM-specific Workshop one-click claim on the page we read). Nodecraft claims file manager + SFTP (no SCUM-specific Workshop one-click claim on the page we read). Bisect’s SCUM page we read did not show a “Full Mod Support” line (features: NVMe, DDoS, swap 110+ games, 3-day backups). GameTeam / PebbleHost not confirmed. See Night 6.
Comparison: SCUM plans
Price sources: every price comes from the host’s own SCUM 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 clear plan total, or the page URLs we tried returned 404. Confirm at checkout.
| Host | Entry tier | Bigger tiers | Notes | Oceania | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShockbyteAU brand | Stone Knife · 12 players · 12 GB · $18.99/mo Labeled monthly total on the SCUM page |
Hunter Backpack · 24 players · 14 GB · $27.99/mo TEC M1 · 36+ players · 16 GB+ · $37.44/mo |
Full File Access + Easy Configuration + Automatic Backups claimed; DDoS; Global Locations; 99.9% uptime claim | Global locations; Melbourne company (check for an AU node) | Labeled 12-slot / 12 GB friend plan under ~$20 (step up if player count or file load grows) |
| Apex Hosting | 12 GB · $38.99/mo Sale teaser $29.24 first month (25% off) — we quote the recurring $38.99/mo |
16 GB · $71.99/mo ($53.99 first month disclosed) 32 GB · $103.99/mo ($77.99 first month disclosed) Plan cards: “Advanced servers & all modpacks”; Full FTP File Access claimed |
Full FTP File Access; Automatic Backups & Updates; DDoS; EX Series hardware pitched separately on the page | EX Series AU hardware claimed on other games — not verified on this SCUM page | 12 GB recurring when Shockbyte slots are too tight or you want Apex panel / FTP |
| Nodecraft | Premium · 14 GB · $69.98/mo Sale teaser $48.99 first month — we quote the recurring $69.98/mo. Page marks Budget “Not recommended for this game”; 14 GB labeled “Minimum Viable” |
Premium 18 GB · $89.98/mo; 24 GB · $119.98/mo Budget 14 GB · $41.72/mo; 18 GB · $53.64/mo; 24 GB · $71.52/mo (recurring; first-month sales also shown — host marks Budget not recommended) Unlimited slots claimed; free trial claimed |
File manager + SFTP claimed; Budget (hibernates / Wake & Play) vs Premium (24/7); no SCUM Workshop one-click claim on page we read | Melbourne / Sydney / Auckland listed on this SCUM page | 24/7 Premium for friend nights (host prefers Premium over Budget); Budget only if you accept hibernate + “not recommended” |
| GameTeam | TBD SCUM page URLs we tried returned 404; SCUM absent from the GameTeam catalog we read |
TBD | Not confirmed for SCUM | Global locations on other games — not verified for SCUM | Home CTA / check directly |
| BisectHosting | TBD SCUM page we read showed “… / GB” without a clear dollar rate |
TBD | NVMe + DDoS + swap 110+ games + 3-day backups claimed; no “Full Mod Support” line on the SCUM page we read; page showed an out-of-stock notice for a location | 21 locations claimed; confirm AU / APAC stock (out-of-stock notice on page) | Check price and stock at checkout |
| PebbleHost | TBD SCUM page URLs we tried returned 404; SCUM absent from the catalog we read |
TBD | Not confirmed | Sydney listed for Minecraft — not verified for SCUM | Home CTA / check directly |
Sources (host-owned): shockbyte.com, apexminecrafthosting.com, nodecraft.com, bisecthosting.com (features / “… / GB”; clear dollar rate not displayed; out-of-stock notice). GameTeam / PebbleHost: no host-owned SCUM product page confirmed (404 / absent from catalog). No host is crowned “#1”. Confirm slots, RAM and the recurring bill at checkout.
Oceania note
SCUM’s open-world sync and base/raid netcode still punish long routes. AU/NZ groups should check Nodecraft’s listed Melbourne / Sydney / Auckland nodes on this SCUM page, then Shockbyte (Melbourne company; global locations claimed), Apex (confirm region at checkout — AU not named on the SCUM page we read), and Bisect stock (21 locations; out-of-stock notice on the page we read). GameTeam and PebbleHost were not confirmed for SCUM — Minecraft Sydney notes do not transfer here. See the Oceania ping guide.
Budget note and shortlist (not rankings)
- Labeled under ~$20 recurring: Shockbyte Stone Knife 12 GB / 12 players, $18.99/mo. Apex / Nodecraft entry recurring sits well above ~$20 once first-month sales are stripped.
- 24/7 Premium: Nodecraft Premium 14 GB, $69.98/mo recurring (first-month sale disclosed separately); step to 18–24 GB if the roster or file load needs headroom. Budget from $41.72/mo hibernates and is marked “Not recommended.”
- RAM by the gig (Apex cards): Apex 12 GB $38.99/mo recurring; 16 GB $71.99/mo; 32 GB $103.99/mo — first-month 25% sales disclosed separately.
- If Bisect price/stock is hidden, or GameTeam/PebbleHost are absent: use Shockbyte, Apex or Nodecraft first; home CTAs for GameTeam / PebbleHost if you want to ask support whether SCUM is coming.
- Similar nights: DayZ (Night 23), Once Human (Night 36), 7 Days to Die (Night 10), Project Zomboid (Night 13). Also budget under ~$20 and Oceania ping.
Official links (affiliate placeholders)
Buttons below point at official sites today (game pages where the host sells SCUM; 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.