Terraria dedicated hosting for a small friend group: vanilla and tModLoader (2026)
Terraria is light compared with Minecraft modpacks. Vanilla for 4–8 friends runs on very little RAM. tModLoader packs like Calamity and Thorium change that. Below: slots, tModLoader support, Oceania locations and real entry prices, with each price source labelled.
Slots and RAM for a small squad
- Vanilla or tShock, 4–8 players: about 2 GB. Watch the slot caps: Shockbyte’s 2 GB Vanilla plan is listed for 4 players.
- tModLoader, light mods: 2–4 GB.
- Calamity + Thorium or other large packs: 4 GB as a starting point. Hosts market 6 GB for heavy packs or bigger groups.
- tModLoader versions must match: server and clients need the same tModLoader build and mod versions.
Comparison: Terraria plans
Price sources: Shockbyte prices are from its own Terraria page (Oct 2026). Apex, Bisect and Nodecraft prices come from third-party 2026 roundups (marked ³) and were not confirmed on the host’s own page. Confirm at checkout. TBD means we couldn’t confirm the price.
| Host | Entry (vanilla) | Modded tier | tModLoader / tShock | Oceania | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShockbyteAU brand | $4.99/mo · 2 GB · 4 players | $9.99/mo · 4 GB · 12 players Custom 5 GB+ from $12.00 · 15+ players |
tModLoader + tShock support listed; 72-hour self-serve refund | Australia location (Melbourne company) | Cheapest clearly priced tModLoader option for 5–12 friends |
| Apex Hosting | 2 GB $7.99 recurring³ $5.99 first month³ |
4 GB $14.99 recurring³ | tModLoader: TBD (not confirmed) | Sydney listed (Minecraft network; check for Terraria) | Groups already on Apex; confirm mod support first |
| BisectHosting | 2 GB $5.99³ | 4 GB $11.99³ · 6 GB $17.99³ | tModLoader + TShock + modpack installer³ | Sydney among 21 locations; stock can vary | Calamity-sized packs; BisectOne lets you switch to other games |
| GameTeam | TBD | TBD | TBD | Not confirmed | Check its Terraria page before you shortlist it |
| Nodecraft | Lite 2 GB $5.96³ (hibernates) | Pro 2 GB $9.98³ (always on) Higher tiers TBD |
One-click tModLoader + tShock on Pro (Nodecraft’s own page) | Sydney & Melbourne | AU/NZ ping; groups that switch between games |
| PebbleHost | TBD | TBD | TBD | Sydney listed for Minecraft; check for Terraria | Check the Terraria product page directly |
Sources (Oct 2026): host-owned pages: shockbyte.com Terraria, nodecraft.com Terraria (features only). ³ Third-party: Eneba Hub 2026 roundup, itechguides 2026. Confirm at checkout. No host is crowned “#1”.
Oceania note
Terraria handles ping better than shooters, but boss fights and item pickup still feel bad above about 150 ms. Shockbyte, Nodecraft (Sydney and Melbourne), and Bisect when it has stock advertise AU nodes. See the Oceania ping guide.
Budget note and shortlist (not rankings)
- Vanilla, 4 friends: Shockbyte Vanilla $4.99. Above 4 players you need a bigger tier.
- tModLoader + Calamity, 5–12 friends: Shockbyte Modded $9.99 or Bisect 4 GB ($11.99³).
- Casual play in AU/NZ: Nodecraft Lite hibernates when nobody’s on and can be cheaper. Use Pro for 24/7.
- Every confirmed option fits well under the ~$20/mo budget. Mod tooling compared on Night 6.
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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.