Quick answer: For a full 8-player Sons of the Forest server, DatHost has the lowest listed price per GB: 16 GB for €14.90 a month, about €0.93 per GB. Space-Node's Shelter costs €10.20 for 8 GB including VAT, LOW.MS lists 10 GB for $12.00 and Host Havoc 8 GB for $15.00. If you want to try before you commit, Indifferent Broccoli has a 2-day free trial and five hosts offer a refund window; Space-Node offers neither.
Who made this comparison
I run Space-Node, one of the nine hosts in this table. We started selling Sons of the Forest servers on 9 November 2026, one day before I checked these prices, so we have no long track record with this game yet.
To keep it fair, every competitor number comes from that host's own Sons of the Forest page or order page, fetched on 10 November 2026. Where another host is the better pick for a certain group, I say so.
How much RAM the server needs
Endnight Games does not publish a RAM figure for the dedicated server. The Linux server images do: the Pelican egg asks for at least 8 GB, and the jammsen Docker image lists 8 GB or more for 2 to 4 players and recommends 16 GB or more for four players.
That is why the table looks at two sizes: the plan that holds 8 players, and the price of 16 GB. The game allows at most 8 players, so a plan sold with "unlimited" slots still holds 8.
Prices and RAM compared
Checked 10 November 2026. Monthly billing, list price without first-month coupons, currency as the host shows it. Price per GB is the monthly price divided by the RAM the plan includes.
| Host | 8 players, per month | RAM included | Per GB | 16 GB, per month | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space-Node | €10.20 (Shelter) | 8 GB | €1.28 | €20.50 (Fortress) | Included |
| DatHost | €14.90 | 16 GB | €0.93 | €14.90 | Not stated |
| G-Portal | €11.00 per 30 days | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not stated |
| GTXGaming | €15.56 (£12.90) | Up to 10 GB | €1.56 | €28.82 (£23.89) | Not stated |
| Host Havoc | $15.00 | 8 GB | $1.88 | $30.00 | Not stated |
| Indifferent Broccoli | $15.99 | Uncapped, fair use | Not listed | Same plan | Not stated |
| LOW.MS | $12.00 | 10 GB | $1.20 | Not listed | Not stated |
| XGamingServer | $25.00 | 8 GB | $3.13 | $45.00 | Not stated |
| ZAP-Hosting | €16.72 | 8 GB | €2.09 | €35.92 | Included |
A few notes on the numbers. Space-Node's checkout shows its prices with 21% VAT included and calculates VAT for your billing country. ZAP-Hosting's €16.72 is its 8-slot base (€7.12 with 4 GB) plus a 4 GB memory boost (€9.60). XGamingServer's $25.00 drops to $17.50 for the first month with its current coupon.
Service compared
| Host | Locations listed | Refund or trial | Support listed | Save upload on the page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space-Node | 9 regions | No money-back guarantee | Live chat and Discord, about 08:00 to 20:00 UTC daily | Yes, with a guide |
| DatHost | 49 cities | 14-day money-back | Hours not stated | Not described |
| G-Portal | 12 location options | Not stated | Around the clock | Not described |
| GTXGaming | 21 cities | 24-hour refund | Around the clock | Yes |
| Host Havoc | 14 cities | 72-hour money-back | Around the clock | FTP access, no save steps |
| Indifferent Broccoli | 10 locations | 2-day free trial, 7-day refund | Around the clock | File access, no save steps |
| LOW.MS | 13 cities | Full refund in first 5 days | Around the clock | Yes, SFTP or File Manager |
| XGamingServer | 6 regions | Not stated | Around the clock | Yes, import guide |
| ZAP-Hosting | 8 locations | Not stated | Daily, also Sundays | Yes, via FTP |
Host by host
- Space-Node: Shelter 8 GB €10.20, Cabin 12 GB €15.80 and Fortress 16 GB €20.50, all for 8 players. Space-Node has nine regions: the Netherlands (Hengelo), Germany, Poland, Canada, California, Virginia, Singapore, India and Australia. Prices are the same everywhere except the two USA regions, where each GB costs €0.10 more, so Shelter is €11.00 there. In the Netherlands, Germany and Poland the server runs on a shared AMD EPYC 7443 with DDR4.
- DatHost: one plan with 16 GB of DDR5, 8 slots and a Ryzen 9 7950X "or similar", for €14.90 a month. DatHost drops it to €8.90 a month on 6-month billing and €6.90 a month on yearly billing, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
- G-Portal: 8 slots for €11.00 per 30 days in Central Europe, prepaid with no contract. G-Portal also rents for 3 days from €2.38, but its page lists no RAM figure, so you cannot compare it per GB.
- GTXGaming: 4 slots for £8.90 (€10.74 in its EUR view) and 8 slots for £12.90 (€15.56), both with up to 10 GB of RAM. GTXGaming sells more RAM as an add-on and charges extra for some locations, such as Sydney and Madrid.
- Host Havoc: 8 slots with 8 GB for $15.00 a month. Host Havoc adds 12 GB for $7.50 or 16 GB for $15.00, and 8 of its 14 cities are in North America.
- Indifferent Broccoli: prices by player count, not RAM: 8 players $15.99, 4 players $9.99, 2 players $6.99. Indifferent Broccoli says RAM is uncapped under fair use.
- LOW.MS: 6 slots for $10.65 and 8 slots for $12.00, both with 10 GB. LOW.MS says bigger bases may want 15 GB or more, but the page shows no price for that upgrade.
- XGamingServer: Rookie 8 GB at $25.00 a month after the first month, Pro 12 GB at $35.00 and ProMax 16 GB at $45.00, all on a Ryzen 9 7950X with DDR5. XGamingServer has the highest list prices in this table.
- ZAP-Hosting: from €7.12 a month for 8 slots, but that includes 4 GB of RAM, half the 8 GB the Linux images ask for. ZAP-Hosting states that all prices include the VAT of your EU country, and it also sells a one-time "lifetime" server from €65.60.
Windows or Wine
Endnight only ships the dedicated server for Windows. Space-Node is the only host here whose page says what its servers run: the Windows server through Wine on Linux, set up for you.
Host Havoc and Indifferent Broccoli explain that self-hosters on Linux need Wine, and LOW.MS says it runs the official dedicated server for you. None of the eight competitors says on its page whether its own machines run Windows or Wine. If that matters to you, ask their support before you order.
How we compared
- Date: every page was fetched on 10 November 2026. Prices change, so check the host's page before you buy.
- Sources: only each host's own Sons of the Forest product or order page. No review sites, no affiliate lists, no review scores.
- Setup: monthly billing and the smallest setup that allows 8 players with at least 8 GB, where the host lists RAM. For 16 GB we added the host's RAM add-on to the base price.
- Currency: as the host shows it. We did not convert dollars or pounds to euros, because the rate moves and the checkout decides.
- VAT: "Included" only where the host says so. "Not stated" means the page does not say, and VAT may be added at checkout.
- Left out: we also tried Nitrado, Shockbyte, Survival Servers and Apex Hosting, but their pages did not load for our checker that day. We would rather leave a host out than guess its numbers.
Where other hosts win
- Free trial: Indifferent Broccoli lets you play 2 days free without a credit card. Space-Node has no trial.
- Refunds: DatHost gives 14 days, Indifferent Broccoli 7 days, LOW.MS 5 days, Host Havoc 72 hours and GTXGaming 24 hours. Space-Node has no money-back guarantee.
- RAM for the money: DatHost's 16 GB for €14.90 is €5.60 less than our 16 GB Fortress, and €6.90 a month on yearly billing. LOW.MS also lists 10 GB for $12.00.
- Locations: DatHost lists 49 cities, GTXGaming 21, Host Havoc 14, LOW.MS 13 and G-Portal 12, including places we do not cover, such as São Paulo and Tokyo.
- Support hours: G-Portal, GTXGaming, Host Havoc, Indifferent Broccoli, LOW.MS and XGamingServer all list support around the clock. Space-Node answers live chat and Discord from about 08:00 to 20:00 UTC every day, with no phone.
- Short stays: G-Portal rents for 3 days from €2.38, which suits one weekend on the island.
- Hardware: DatHost and XGamingServer list a Ryzen 9 7950X with DDR5. Our Sons of the Forest servers in the Netherlands, Germany and Poland use a shared AMD EPYC 7443 with DDR4.
- Experience with this game: Space-Node started on 9 November 2026, while GTXGaming, for example, says it already hosts over 450 Sons of the Forest servers.
Which host fits you
- You want to test first: take the Indifferent Broccoli trial, or DatHost with its 14-day refund.
- You build big and want 16 GB: DatHost is the strongest deal in this table, especially on 6-month or yearly billing.
- Two to four friends on a small budget: Indifferent Broccoli at $6.99 for 2 players or $9.99 for 4, or GTXGaming at £8.90 for 4 slots with up to 10 GB.
- One weekend: G-Portal's 3-day rental.
- Players in South America or Japan: DatHost or G-Portal, which list São Paulo and Tokyo.
- North America: Host Havoc has 8 cities there and LOW.MS 6. Space-Node covers Canada at the European price and California and Virginia at €0.10 per GB more.
- Europe, India, Singapore or Australia with a co-op save to move: Space-Node fits if you want 8 or 12 GB at the same price in all those regions, prices that already include VAT and the Wine setup done for you. For four players with a growing base we suggest Cabin at €15.80.
If Space-Node fits your group, the plans are on our Sons of the Forest server hosting page, and our free config generator writes the dedicatedserver.cfg. Before you order anywhere, read how to move your co-op save to a dedicated server, what each key in the server settings does, and our dedicated server hosting guide if you would rather host it yourself.
FAQ
How much does a Sons of the Forest server cost per month?
On 10 November 2026, an 8-player server with at least 8 GB cost €10.20 to €16.72 at the hosts that bill in euros, and $12.00 to $25.00 at those that bill in dollars. G-Portal charges €11.00 per 30 days for 8 slots but lists no RAM figure. Check whether VAT is included, because most hosts do not say.
How much RAM does a Sons of the Forest dedicated server need?
Endnight Games publishes no RAM figure. The Pelican egg asks for at least 8 GB, and the jammsen Docker image recommends 16 GB or more for four players. Treat 8 GB as the floor and pick 12 to 16 GB for a group of four with a big base.
Which Sons of the Forest host has a free trial or a refund?
Indifferent Broccoli has a 2-day free trial without a credit card and a 7-day refund policy. DatHost offers 14 days, LOW.MS 5 days, Host Havoc 72 hours and GTXGaming 24 hours. Space-Node has no money-back guarantee, and G-Portal, XGamingServer and ZAP-Hosting state no refund terms on their Sons of the Forest pages.
Can I move my co-op save to a hosted server?
Yes, at most of these hosts. Space-Node, GTXGaming, LOW.MS, XGamingServer and ZAP-Hosting describe a save or world upload on their pages, while DatHost, Host Havoc and Indifferent Broccoli give file access without the save steps and G-Portal's page does not describe it. The save goes into a ten-digit slot folder on the server, and personal inventories may not carry over, so put important items in a box first; our save transfer guide shows the folders.
Do Sons of the Forest hosting prices include VAT?
Only two hosts in this comparison say so. Space-Node shows prices with VAT included and calculates it for your billing country, and ZAP-Hosting states that all prices include the VAT of your EU country. The other seven do not say on their product pages, so compare the final checkout total before you pay.