Starbound Server Hosting
Beam down without rubber-banding. Our servers are tuned for Starbound’s world streaming and multiplayer so you can explore, build colonies, and run modded adventures smoothly.
With the Kinetic Panel, install mods, tweak configs, manage worlds, and automate backups in a few clicks. And if anything crops up, our 24/7 support team is on hand to help.
Hosting As Simple As It Gets
At Kinetic we’ve slimmed down our package lineup to make things simple. You buy it, it works, no more guesswork. If it doesn’t, we’ve got a 7-day money-back guarantee.
- For bigger servers or lots of mods
- 16 GB RAM
- NVME SSD
- Up to Ryzen 9 7950X – 5.7 GHz
- 8 CPU Threads
- Perfect for a few friends
- 8 GB RAM
- Super Fast SSD
- Up to Intel Xeon 2288g – 3.7 GHz
- 5 CPU Threads
Game Swapping
Effortlessly switch between supported game titles in just a few clicks.
Our Starbound Hosting Features
All this and more comes standard with your server.
We have so many features, we added search. 😄
Auto Updates
We'll keep your servers updated automatically, all you need to do is restart.
No Player Caps
We don't cap your players. Invite all the players your server can handle.
Change Games Anytime
Want to try a different game? Change the game your server is running at any time to any of our supported games.
Split Your Server
Split unused resources into another server, at no additional cost.
Free Backups
Keep your files and server safe with our Backup Manager.
MySQL Database
Access to a MySQL Database at no additional cost.
Firewall Manager
Block and allow incoming traffic from specific IP addresses.
Change Startup Flags
Choose from predefined startup flags, or edit and add your own.
Smart Settings
Configure your server with our simple UI.
24/7 Support
Our support team is always on hand to help you with any questions or issues.
Live Updating Console
See whats going on in your server in real time.
Full File Access
Access all the files via our panels file manager or SFTP.
Schedules
Schedule automatic commands, backups, or power actions to streamline server management.
How Are Your Prices This Low?
By marketing via creators, we give back to the community, and keep our costs down
You’ve probably noticed, our prices at Kinetic are low. Like, really low. That naturally raises the question: “Why are you so cheap? What’s the catch?” The short answer: there isn’t one. We offer everything the other hosts do, feature packed custom control panel, high uptime, powerful servers, and fast, helpful support. Our public node stats, reviews, and clear server specs back that up. And if you’re wondering if this is sustainable, check our yearly transparency reports. We show exactly how we earn and spend our money.
So why are most other hosts so expensive? Simple: marketing and profit margins. You might’ve just come across Kinetic, but you’ve probably seen some hosts names everywhere. That’s because they spend millions on ads each year to stay visible and drown out smaller providers. To cover that, they overcharge.
We market differently. While you might see some ads for Kinetic, we mostly work with mod makers, modpack creators, and content creators via our Partner Program. People who shape the games we host. It’s not just effective, it gives back to the community by helping fund their passion projects. And beyond that, we rely heavily on word of mouth. Because when you build a great, affordable service, people spread the word for you.
Some of our partners
Here is a list of some of our partners. You can see all our partners or the partner page.
Optimised for Starbound
High-clock CPUs and NVMe storage for smooth world streaming, fast warp times, and responsive combat on your Starbound server.
Instant Deployment
Spin up Starbound server hosting in seconds after checkout, no queue, no faff. Start exploring the universe immediately.
Easy World & Save Uploads
Upload worlds, configs, and mods via our panel or SFTP. Free migration from other hosts included.
No Player Slot Caps
We don’t cap slots, invite as many friends as your hardware comfortably supports for lag-free co-op.
24/7 Human Support
Real engineers on live chat and tickets, day and night. We’ll help with setup, crashes, ports, and mods.
Mod & Workshop-Ready
Run popular Starbound mods. Upload .pak files and keep server/client mod lists in sync for painless joins.
Starbound server hosting by Kinetic Hosting: instant setup, DDoS-protected network, NVMe storage, high-clock CPUs, full SFTP access, automated backups, scheduled tasks, and a powerful control panel. Low-latency locations in the UK, EU, and US help your crew explore, build colonies, and run modded adventures lag-free. Perfect for communities, friends, and creators who want reliable Starbound dedicated servers with 24/7 support.
Starbound Server Hosting FAQs
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Yes. You can upload .pak mods directly and mount Workshop content. Keep the server and clients on the same mod set for seamless joins.
Absolutely. Drag-and-drop your universe and storage folders in the panel (or via SFTP), then restart. We also offer free migrations from other hosts.
We don’t hard-cap slots. Practical limits depend on CPU, mods, and network conditions, invite as many friends as your hardware comfortably supports.
Instant. The moment you order, your Starbound server is created and ready to start. You’ll be in the panel configuring mods and settings within minutes.
Yes. Steam and GOG clients can play together as long as they use the same game version and identical mod list.
Yes. Configure admins, allowed users (whitelist), bans, and server passwords right from the panel. You can also tweak common options in server.config.
Yep. Upgrade or downgrade any time. Scale resources up as your player base grows, no data loss.
Yes. You can upload .pak mods directly and mount Workshop content. Keep the server and clients on the same mod set for seamless joins.
We don’t hard-cap slots. Practical limits depend on CPU, mods, and network conditions, invite as many friends as your hardware comfortably supports.
Yes. Steam and GOG clients can play together as long as they use the same game version and identical mod list.
Yep. Upgrade or downgrade any time. Scale resources up as your player base grows, no data loss.
Absolutely. Drag-and-drop your universe and storage folders in the panel (or via SFTP), then restart. We also offer free migrations from other hosts.
Instant. The moment you order, your Starbound server is created and ready to start. You’ll be in the panel configuring mods and settings within minutes.
Yes. Configure admins, allowed users (whitelist), bans, and server passwords right from the panel. You can also tweak common options in server.config.