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Valheim Server Hosting: Compare 2026 Hosts
Compare Valheim dedicated server hosts on pricing, RAM, Crossplay and mod support. Affiliate links with verified date stamps so you know when prices were last checked.
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Valheim server hosts compared
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| Host | Starting price | RAM tiers | Crossplay | Mod support | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrado ✓ 28 Sept 2026 | From $7.99/mo | 4 GB → 8 GB → 16 GB+ tiers | Yes | One-click mod manager + manual file upload | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Host Havoc ✓ 28 Sept 2026 | From $5.99/mo | 4 GB → 8 GB → 16 GB+ tiers | Yes | One-click Valheim mods + world-file upload | 28 Sept 2026 |
| GPORTAL ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $6.24/3 days (30-day from $15.59) | Up to 10 slots, plans sized per player count | Yes | Valheim Plus integrated in web UI + 1-click BepInEx/Thunderstore | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Shockbyte ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $14.99/mo (10 players) | 4 GB+ RAM, up to 10 players | Yes | BepInEx + Valheim Plus mod support | 29 Sept 2026 |
| BisectHosting ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $7.86/mo (Valheim) | Per-GB plans: 2 GB (~$5.98) → 4 GB (~$11.96) and up | Yes | Mod installer + one-click BepInEx | 29 Sept 2026 |
| DatHost ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From €6.90/mo (annual, monthly from €14.90) | 16 GB RAM, unlimited slots, no CPU throttling | Yes | BepInEx & Valheim Plus support | 29 Sept 2026 |
| WinterNode ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $11.94/mo (6 GB) to $63.68/mo (32 GB) | Per-GB tiers: 6 GB → 8 GB → 16 GB → 32 GB, no CPU/throttle limits | Yes | One-click mod manager + file upload | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Apex ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $7.99/mo (first month $5.99) | 2 GB → 4 GB → 8 GB → 16 GB (EX Series), unlimited slots | Yes | Mod installer + BepInEx support | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Survival Servers ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $12.95/mo (10 slots) | Up to 32+ slots with custom configs | Yes | BepInEx + Valheim Plus mod support | 29 Sept 2026 |
| SparkedHost ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $4.80/mo | RAM-based plans (Ryzen 7900X/9900X, DDR5, NVMe) | Yes | Mod support via file manager + BepInEx | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Indifferent Broccoli ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $18.99/mo (10 players) | Uncapped RAM (hardware with 128 GB+ RAM) | Yes | Valheim Plus / BepInEx support + 24/7 human support | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Supercraft ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From $7.99/mo (22% off annual) | Plan S 5 slots → M 10 slots → L 30 slots (Valheim Plus) | Yes | BepInEx + 1-click Thunderstore mods (plans M/L) | 29 Sept 2026 |
| GTXGaming ✓ 29 Sept 2026 | From £11.72/mo (10 slots, 10 GB) | 10 GB → 16 GB → 24 GB → 32 GB (up to 64 slots via Valheim Plus) | Yes | Valheim Plus / BepInEx via panel + SFTP | 29 Sept 2026 |
Plans, hardware and prices change often, so this table is a shortlist for research rather than a quote — confirm current specs, regions and pricing on the host’s own site before paying.
Last reviewed: 29 Sept 2026
Head-to-head comparisons
Drill into a specific matchup for the details a shortlist cannot show — pricing traps, renewal terms, panel polish and real response times.
- Nitrado vs Host Havoc
Head-to-head on pricing, renewal, regions, mod panel and support — the two most popular Valheim hosts side by side.
Read the full comparison → - GPORTAL vs Shockbyte
The power-user, broad-feature panel against the survival-focused host — pricing, RAM, crossplay and Valheim Plus / BepInEx mod support.
Read the full comparison → - BisectHosting vs Host Havoc
Broad beginner-friendly catalog with one-click mods against a clean, Valheim-tuned panel — which fits a first server?
Read the full comparison → - DatHost vs WinterNode
A longer-established, feature-rich host against a small, focused operation with direct support — pick by how hands-on you want to be.
Read the full comparison → - Apex vs Survival Servers
A broad general-purpose host against one built around survival titles — how the genre focus shows up in panel, mods and pricing.
Read the full comparison → - SparkedHost vs Indifferent Broccoli
Two smaller hosts compared on scope: a lean, direct-support panel against a broader, feature-rich one.
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