Best Satisfactory Server Hosting in 2026

Satisfactory doesn’t use Steam Workshop, its save files grow the longer a factory runs, and its dedicated server leans on single-core CPU speed more than most games in this genre. All three of those change what actually matters when picking a host. This comparison looks at price per GB, CPU policy, backup retention, and storage across eight hosts. For how dedicated hosting compares to self-hosting or just playing co-op through a listen server, see our multiplayer options guide instead. This post is about choosing between hosts, not between hosting approaches.

How We Ranked These Hosts

Price per GB of RAM. Factory complexity drives Satisfactory’s RAM usage more than player count does, so the per-GB rate has an outsized effect on cost as a factory scales into mid and late game. Per-slot and per-player pricing (G-Portal, HostHavoc, and Indifferent Broccoli) makes direct comparison harder, so we note those separately.

CPU policy. Satisfactory’s simulation favors single-thread performance over core count, per the official wiki’s own hardware guidance. A host that throttles CPU hits exactly the resource this game cares about most, and several hosts here don’t say what their policy is.

Backup retention. Late-game saves represent hundreds of hours of factory planning. A host with a disclosed, generous retention window is a real hedge against a corrupted save or a bad update; “we do backups” with no stated window is worth less than it sounds.

Storage. Save files start small but grow as a factory expands, and mods add more. A host that’s vague about disk capacity leaves you guessing what happens once a save outgrows it.

Support model. Whether you’re talking to a generic ticket queue or someone who has actually run a Satisfactory server matters when you’re debugging a version mismatch after a patch or a mod conflict.

Official Dedicated Server Requirements (1.0/1.1)

Per the official Satisfactory wiki’s dedicated servers page:

• CPU: A vaguely recent x86-64 Intel (i5-3570 or better) or AMD (Ryzen 5 3600 or better) processor, with a recommended single-thread rating of 2000 or higher. The server favors single-core performance heavily over core count, and there’s no 32-bit or ARM support.
• RAM: 8GB minimum, 16GB recommended for larger saves or more than 4 players.
• Storage: About 12.4GB for server files on Windows, roughly 8GB total on Linux (2GB for a typical distro plus 2GB for game files).
• Ports (as of Patch 1.1.0.0): 7777 TCP and UDP for game traffic (not externally remappable), 8888 TCP for reliable messaging (remappable via -ExternalReliablePort=). Ports 15000 and 15777 are no longer used as of Patch 1.0.

These are the numbers Coffee Stain’s own documentation lists, not marketing copy from a hosting provider. In practice, 8GB gets a small early-game factory started, but most persistent servers outgrow it well before late game.

Satisfactory RAM Guide: The Short Version

Our full RAM guide covers autosave spikes, the memory leak history, and when to optimize versus upgrade. For sizing a purchase:

The Best Satisfactory Server Hosting in 2026

WinterNode

At $1.99/GB, WinterNode is the strongest per-GB value here and the only host combining no CPU throttling with a disclosed 45-day backup window. Given how much Satisfactory’s simulation leans on single-core CPU speed, a host that quietly throttles cores will show it first here, not in a game with more forgiving multithreading.

Plans start at 8GB ($15.92/mo), the tier we recommend for an early-game factory, and scale to 24GB for mega-factory groups. Storage runs on NVMe, is unmetered, and expands for free on request. Start your Satisfactory server at WinterNode and it’s online in under 60 seconds. There’s no free trial, but every plan is backed by a 48-hour money-back guarantee.

GGServers

GGServers prices every RAM tier at exactly $3.00/GB, from a 4GB “Iron Ingot” plan at $12.00/mo up to 32GB at $96.00/mo, and advertises unmetered SSD storage with no disk cap. It also markets an automatic mod/plugin installer on its Satisfactory page, which stands in contrast to WinterNode’s SFTP-only approach. Worth testing before assuming a fully automated experience, since Satisfactory doesn’t use Steam Workshop and some of that page’s language reads as generic across games rather than Satisfactory-specific. CPU policy and backup retention aren’t disclosed.

BisectHosting

BisectHosting matches GGServers at $3.00/GB and advertises full mod support alongside NVMe storage with free expansion. Its own page states 3 days of free server backups, well short of WinterNode’s 45-day retention. CPU is throttled.

Shockbyte

Shockbyte is the least expensive competitor here on paper at $2.49/GB, and it matches WinterNode on NVMe storage with free expansion. CPU is throttled, and backup retention isn’t disclosed on its Satisfactory pricing page.

Apex Hosting

Apex Hosting matches WinterNode’s 45-day backup retention, the only competitor here that does, and also matches on NVMe storage with free expansion. It’s also the only host in this table that gates some features behind quality tiers, and at $3.74/GB it’s the most expensive per-GB option in the comparison. CPU is throttled.

HostHavoc

HostHavoc bills per player slot rather than per GB, starting at $15.00/mo for 4 slots, with RAM not disclosed independently of the slot tier. It backs orders with a 72-hour satisfaction guarantee and discloses the clearest backup policy of any per-slot host here: daily backups kept locally for 7 days plus offsite copies retained for 30 days. Its own documentation confirms mod installation works the same way WinterNode’s does, through Satisfactory Mod Manager connected via SFTP, not a built-in manager.

G-Portal

G-Portal also bills per slot for Satisfactory, starting at $15.99/mo for 10 slots and $19.69/mo for 15, without stating a RAM allocation for either. Its page states 50GB of backup space with automated copies at a configurable interval, but doesn’t give a retention window. CPU policy and live server storage capacity aren’t mentioned on the page.

Indifferent Broccoli

Indifferent Broccoli bills per player with uncapped RAM, so your factory can grow without a memory ceiling tied to the plan. Its 8-player tier is $15.99/mo, and it’s the only host in this comparison offering a genuine free trial: 2 days, no credit card required, backed by a 7-day refund policy after that. Mod support is confirmed on its page, but no dedicated mod manager tool is mentioned; CPU policy, storage capacity, and backup retention aren’t published either.

Head-to-Head: WinterNode vs. the Field

The honest case against WinterNode is short: Apex Hosting matches our 45-day backup retention (at nearly double the per-GB cost), HostHavoc discloses a longer offsite retention window (30 days) than anyone except WinterNode and Apex despite billing per slot, and Indifferent Broccoli offers a real free trial where WinterNode only offers a 48-hour money-back guarantee.

The case for WinterNode is that it’s the only host in this table combining a transparent per-GB price, no CPU throttling, a disclosed 45-day backup window, and unmetered NVMe storage with free expansion. GGServers and BisectHosting tie on price per GB, but neither discloses CPU policy the way WinterNode does, and BisectHosting’s 3-day backup window is a fraction of WinterNode’s. Shockbyte is cheaper per GB than BisectHosting or Apex but throttles CPU in a game where single-core throughput matters more than almost anything else you’re paying for. For Satisfactory specifically, where the simulation is CPU-bound and saves grow for as long as the factory runs, WinterNode’s combination of a clear price, no throttling, and disclosed storage and backup policy is the one you can verify without a support ticket.

Mods and Moving Your Save

No built-in mod manager on WinterNode

Satisfactory doesn’t use Steam Workshop. Mods run through Satisfactory Mod Manager (SMM) and ficsit.app, and installing them on a dedicated server means pointing SMM at the server’s SFTP credentials rather than clicking a button in a control panel. WinterNode doesn’t have a built-in mod manager for Satisfactory, verified against our own panel on 3/22/2026 (this hasn’t changed since our mods guide was written). Full SFTP access is enabled on every plan, so SMM connects directly, and that’s the same mechanism HostHavoc’s own documentation describes for its servers. A host advertising a one-click “mod manager” for Satisfactory is either describing this same SFTP-based SMM workflow in different words, or referring to a generic multi-game installer that may not map cleanly onto how Satisfactory mods actually work, since the game has no Workshop integration to hook into.

Moving your save to a new host

If you’re bringing a save over from self-hosting, a listen server, or another provider, the path is the same regardless of which host you land on: order the server, let it provision, then upload your local save through the Server Manager’s Manage Saves > Upload Save tab and load it from Manage Saves > Load Save. Your factory picks up exactly where you left it, no fresh start required. The Upload a Save walkthrough covers both steps with screenshots.

FAQ

What is the best Satisfactory server host in 2026?

WinterNode at $1.99/GB with no CPU limits, 45-day backup retention, and unmetered NVMe storage. GGServers and BisectHosting tie for the closest per-GB competitor at $3.00/GB, but both throttle CPU.

What are the official Satisfactory dedicated server requirements?

Per the official Satisfactory wiki: an Intel i5-3570 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or better, 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended for larger saves or 4+ players), and about 12.4GB of storage for server files on Windows or 8GB on Linux.

How much RAM does a Satisfactory server actually need?

8GB for early game, 12GB for mid-game with trains and drones, and 16GB or more for late game or a mega-factory. See our full RAM guide for the complete breakdown.

Does WinterNode have a built-in mod manager for Satisfactory?

No, verified 3/22/2026. Mods install through the official Satisfactory Mod Manager connected over SFTP, which WinterNode enables on every plan. That’s the standard way to mod a dedicated Satisfactory server since the game doesn’t use Steam Workshop.

Can I upload my existing Satisfactory save to a new host?

Yes. Upload it through the Server Manager’s Manage Saves > Upload Save tab, then load it from Manage Saves > Load Save. See the Upload a Save walkthrough for the full steps.

Does WinterNode offer a free trial for Satisfactory?

No. WinterNode doesn’t run a Satisfactory trial. Every plan is backed by a 48-hour money-back guarantee instead.

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