Lower monthly price
8 GB on Enzonic is $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo, without a promo code.
Enzonic vs Shockbyte
A Shockbyte alternative with the same 8 GB for much less.
Shockbyte's 8 GB Emerald plan lists at $31.99/mo ($22.39 with its recurring code). Enzonic Iron gives you 8 GB for $6.49/mo, with backups, an AI assistant and a free tier to try first.
Facts checked 2026-10-12 from Shockbyte's own pages. Sources are listed below.
How we checked. This comparison is written by the Enzonic team, so we are not neutral. Every fact about Shockbyte comes from Shockbyte's own website or help pages, read on 2026-10-12; the links are under Sources. We did not run performance benchmarks, so nothing here ranks speed. Where Shockbyte is the better fit, we say so.
Shockbyte vs Enzonic at a glance
Side by side, from each host's published pages.
| Feature | Shockbyte | Enzonic |
|---|---|---|
| 4 GB plan | Iron 4 GB $15.99/mo ($11.19 with MCLIFETIME30) | Wood 4 GB: $2.62 first month, then $3.49/mo |
| 8 GB plan | Emerald 8 GB $31.99/mo list, $22.39/mo with the 30% recurring code MCLIFETIME30 | Iron 8 GB: $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo |
| 16 GB plan | No 16 GB plan; 12 GB Zeus $47.99/mo | Obsidian 16 GB: $8.99 first month, then $11.99/mo |
| Free tier | None | 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD, free forever, no card |
| Backups | Scheduled automatic backups; number not stated | Included: 4 (Wood), 10 (Iron), 19 (Obsidian) backups |
| Control panel | Shockbyte Control Panel, one-click modpack and plugin installer | Enzonic panel with mod and plugin installers (Modrinth, Spigot) |
| AI assistant | None stated | Enzica, an optional AI assistant in the panel |
| Refunds | 72-hour self-serve refund | 72-hour full refund on first orders (email admin@enzonic.com) |
| Locations | 15 (hardware page) | 7 regions listed (availability varies) |
| DDoS protection | Host states DDoS protection is "always on and always free" | Cloudflare Spectrum DDoS protection |
Why people choose Enzonic over Shockbyte
Try it free
Start on the free tier (3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD) and upgrade when your world grows.
AI help included
Enzica can help install plugins, read console logs and diagnose crashes, with a backup before it changes files.
Choose Shockbyte if these matter most
What Shockbyte does well, from its own pages.
- A large, long-running host with over 10,000 Trustpilot reviews (4.1 on 2026-10-12).
- A 72-hour self-serve refund button, no ticket needed.
- A Budget line (8 GB Mage at $15.99/mo on 2026-10-11) and annual billing at up to 50% off.
- A one-click modpack and plugin installer and 24/7 support.
Move from Shockbyte in three steps
- 01
Download your world
Export your world folder (and plugins or mods) from your current host's file manager or backups.
- 02
Create your Enzonic server
Sign up, pick the same Minecraft software and version, and choose the free tier or a plan.
- 03
Upload and start
Upload the files with SFTP or the web file manager, start the server, and share your new address.
Shockbyte alternative: questions
For an 8 GB server, Enzonic Iron is $4.87 first month, then $6.49/mo. See the table above for Shockbyte's price on the same date; check both sites before you buy, because prices and promotions change.
Yes. Download your world, plugins and mods from your current host, create a server on Enzonic with the same software and version, upload the files over SFTP or the web file manager, and start it.
Yes. The free tier gives you 3.5 GB RAM, 200% CPU, 5 GB SSD with no credit card. It hibernates when empty and starts by itself when a player connects.
On 2026-10-12, Shockbyte's page showed the code MCLIFETIME30 as "30% OFF RECURRING". Check the current terms on Shockbyte's site before relying on it.
Sources
Checked 2026-10-12.
- Shockbyte Minecraft hosting
- Shockbyte Budget hosting
- Shockbyte self-serve refunds
- Shockbyte backups
- Shockbyte on Trustpilot
Shockbyte is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the service being compared. Enzonic is not affiliated with Shockbyte. Prices and features change; check the host's site before buying. Spot something out of date? Email admin@enzonic.com.
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