Unturned dedicated hosting for a small friend group (2026)
Unturned is a free-to-play voxel zombie survival game, and it’s one of the cheapest servers on this site. A small crew fits in 1–2 GB. Shockbyte, Apex, Nodecraft and Bisect all sell it. Prices below were read from the hosts’ own Unturned pages.
RAM, slots and mods
- Up to 6 friends: 1 GB (Shockbyte Common). Apex calls 2 GB the “Minimum for Unturned”, and Nodecraft calls 2 GB “Best for Vanilla”.
- Up to 16 players: 2 GB (Shockbyte Epic).
- 32+ players, custom maps or plugin-heavy servers: 4 GB+ (Shockbyte Mythical).
- Plugins: OpenMod and RocketMod are the common frameworks. Both Shockbyte and Bisect list support for them. Shockbyte also lists custom maps, and Bisect lists beta-branch support. See Night 6.
Comparison: Unturned plans
Price sources: every price comes from the host’s own Unturned page (fetched 23 Oct 2026), shown as the recurring monthly price. No third-party or search-summary prices are used. TBD means the host page showed no price. Confirm at checkout.
| Host | Entry tier | Bigger tiers | Mods / notes | Oceania | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShockbyteAU brand | Common · 1 GB · 6 players · $4.99/mo | Epic 2 GB · 16 players · $11.99 Mythical 4 GB+ · 32+ · $19.84 |
OpenMod, RocketMod, custom maps, file access, 72-hour refund | Global locations; Melbourne company (check for an AU node) | The cheapest confirmed always-on plan for up to 6 friends |
| Apex Hosting | 2 GB · $7.99 recurring $5.99 first month |
6 GB $22.49 · 12 GB $38.99 · EX 16 GB $71.99 | Mod installs from the panel, map changes, FTP, free subdomain | AU EX hardware listed | 2 GB with stated RAM and a polished panel |
| Nodecraft | Premium 24/7 2 GB · $9.98 recurring Budget Wake & Play 2 GB $5.96 (hibernates; Nodecraft says “not recommended for this game”) |
Premium 4 GB $19.98 · 8 GB $39.98 Budget 4 GB $11.92 · 8 GB $23.84 |
SFTP, no slot limit; free trial needs phone verification | Sydney & Melbourne (network-wide) | AU/NZ crews who want an always-on world |
| BisectHosting | TBD Priced per GB; the rate didn’t display on the page we read |
TBD | OpenMod and RocketMod, beta branch, swap to 110+ games | 21 locations; the page showed an out-of-stock notice for a location | Plugin servers. Check the price and Sydney stock at checkout. |
| GameTeam | TBD | TBD | TBD | Not confirmed | Check directly |
| PebbleHost | TBD | TBD | TBD | Sydney listed for Minecraft | Check directly |
Sources (host-owned, fetched 23 Oct 2026): shockbyte.com, apexminecrafthosting.com, nodecraft.com, bisecthosting.com (features only). No host is crowned “#1”.
Oceania note
Gunfights with friends feel bad on long routes. AU/NZ crews: Nodecraft (Sydney and Melbourne), Apex (AU EX hardware), and Shockbyte or Bisect if they have an AU node in stock at checkout. See the Oceania ping guide.
Budget note and shortlist (not rankings)
- Up to 6 friends: Shockbyte Common, $4.99. Every confirmed entry plan is far below the ~$20 budget.
- Plugins (OpenMod/RocketMod), up to 16: Shockbyte Epic 2 GB, $11.99.
- AU/NZ, always on: Nodecraft Premium 2 GB, $9.98.
- Heavier zombie survival games: DayZ (Night 23), Project Zomboid (Night 13), 7 Days to Die (Night 10).
Official links (affiliate placeholders)
Buttons below point at official sites today. Tracked affiliate URLs will replace the #aff-* anchors once programs approve — see affiliates.md.
Related (pipeline)
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.