Which hosts in the comparison offer Rust?

In 2026, only Shockbyte and Minestrator offer Rust servers. Shockbyte from €12.84/month (8 GB, 40 players), Minestrator from €17.99/month (12 GB, 50 players, France). Hosterfy, GGServers, Nitrado, and Inovaperf do not offer Rust.

How much RAM does a Rust server need for 50 players?

For 50 players, plan for 10 to 12 GB. Minestrator offers 12 GB from €17.99/month. With a lot of Oxide plugins, step up to 16 GB (Minestrator My box 16 at €23.99/month, or My box Perf 12 at €29.99/month for higher CPU performance).

Can you install Oxide/uMod plugins on a hosted Rust server?

Yes, Shockbyte supports Oxide natively and Minestrator allows installation via FTP. Plugin .dll files go in the oxide/plugins folder. Both hosts offer full FTP access.

How do you manage wipes on a hosted Rust server?

Shockbyte and Minestrator both allow you to schedule wipes from the panel or via RCON. Rust forces a mandatory wipe with each monthly update. Both providers offer scheduled automatic restart options.

Can you use a custom map on a hosted Rust server?

Yes, Shockbyte and Minestrator both support custom maps. Simply set the level.url in server.cfg via FTP. Procedural maps can be configured directly from the panel.

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Best Rust server hosting in 2026 - Comparison of 18 offers

Rust is one of the most technically demanding multiplayer survival games out there. HostMyGame compares hand-picked plans from the most reliable hosting providers to help you choose based on your budget and player count.

Starting price

12.84 € / month

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Mods supported

Yes

Updated

10/15/2026

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Prix maximum (€)

Mods supported

Wood

Shockbyte

12.84€/month

-25% with code LAUNCH

Max players:40

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:8GB(DDR4)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Oxide mod support
✓Instant Setup
✓24/7 Support

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Rust

OptiNAS

12.99€/month

-10% with code HOSTMYGAME

Max players:Unknown

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:16 Go

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓Environ 30 joueurs
✓Minimum : 6 vCPU et 16 Go de RAM
✓Conseillé : 6 vCPU et 16 Go de RAM
✓Plugins et mods possibles selon le jeu
+2 more features

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My box 12

Minestrator

17.99€/month

-10% with code HOSTMYGAME

Max players:50

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:12GB(DDR4)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Backups

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Rust Starter Extrême

Hosterfy

19.99€/month

Max players:Unlimited

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:12GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓100% Français
✓Slot illimité

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Rust Starter

Hosterfy

19.99€/month

Max players:Unlimited

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:12GB(DDR4)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓100% Français
✓Slot illimité

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Fuel

Shockbyte

21.40€/month

-25% with code LAUNCH

Max players:75

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:10GB(DDR4)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Oxide mod support
✓Instant Setup
✓24/7 Support

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My box Perf 12

Minestrator

29.99€/month

-10% with code HOSTMYGAME

Max players:4

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:12GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Backups

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Rust Medium Extrême

Hosterfy

29.99€/month

Max players:Unlimited

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:18GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓100% Français
✓Slot illimité

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Rust Medium

Hosterfy

29.99€/month

Max players:Unlimited

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:18GB(DDR4)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓100% Français
✓Slot illimité

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High performance

Metal

Shockbyte

33.75€/month

-25% with code LAUNCH

Max players:125

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:12GB(DDR4)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Oxide mod support
✓Instant Setup
✓24/7 Support

See offer

High performance

My box 24

Minestrator

35.99€/month

-10% with code HOSTMYGAME

Max players:150

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:24GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Backups

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Rust Pro Extrême

Hosterfy

39.99€/month

Max players:Unlimited

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:24GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓100% Français
✓Slot illimité

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Rust Pro

Hosterfy

39.99€/month

Max players:Unlimited

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:24GB(DDR4)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓100% Français
✓Slot illimité

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Rust Ultra

Hosterfy

59.99€/month

Max players:30

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:32GB(DDR4)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓100% Français
✓Slot illimité

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Rust Ultra Extrême

Hosterfy

59.99€/month

Max players:Unlimited

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:32GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓100% Français
✓Slot illimité

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High performance

My box Perf 24

Minestrator

59.99€/month

-10% with code HOSTMYGAME

Max players:150

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:24GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Backups

See offer

High performance

My box 48

Minestrator

71.99€/month

-10% with code HOSTMYGAME

Max players:300

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:48GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Backups

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High performance

My box Perf 48

Minestrator

119.99€/month

-10% with code HOSTMYGAME

Max players:300

Mods:

Yes

Specifications

RAM:48GB(DDR5)

Compatible games

Rust

Features

✓DDoS Protection
✓Backups

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Quick answer

What is the best host for a Rust server?

For a Rust server in 2026, Shockbyte offers the lowest entry price at €12.84/month for 40 players with 8 GB of RAM and Oxide support. Minestrator offers 12 GB from €17.99/month for 50 players with a French data center. For large servers, Minestrator goes up to 48 GB (300 players, €119.99/month).

Why choose a dedicated host for your Rust server?

Rust is very demanding on RAM and CPU, especially during wipes. Hosting with a provider gives you access to high-performance servers with DDoS protection — essential given how often community Rust servers are targeted.

✓DDoS protection is mandatory — community Rust servers are frequent targets

✓High RAM required (8 GB minimum) for a stable server from 40 players

✓Oxide/uMod plugin support to customize the gameplay experience

✓Scheduled wipe management (weekly, monthly) from the panel

✓Server stays online 24/7 to keep the economy and world running while you're offline

How to choose your Rust host: essential criteria

Recommended RAM based on your usage

Configuration	Players	Recommended RAM	Estimated price
Small private server	10 to 40 players	8 GB	€13–18/month
Community server	40 to 75 players	10 to 12 GB	€18–30/month
Semi-public server	75 to 150 players	12 to 24 GB	€22–60/month
Public server	150 to 300 players	24 to 48 GB	€36–120/month

Location and latency

Minestrator hosts its Rust servers in France on AMD Ryzen 9900X processors, ideal for FR/EU communities. Shockbyte has nodes in Western Europe. For a French Rust server, Minestrator's French data center achieves pings under 20ms. Avoid any data center outside Europe — high latency is a dealbreaker in Rust PvP.

Control panel

Shockbyte offers Rust with built-in Oxide (uMod) support and FTP access to manage plugins and server.cfg. Minestrator has a French-language panel with included backups and full FTP access. FTP access is essential on Rust for advanced configuration.

English support

Minestrator offers French-speaking support Tuesday to Saturday 10am–7pm, with an active community Discord. Shockbyte has comprehensive English Rust documentation with 24/7 support. These are the only two providers in the comparison offering Rust in 2026.

Rust

Best Rust server hosting in 2026 - Comparison of 18 offers

Wood

Shockbyte

Rust

OptiNAS

My box 12

Minestrator

Rust Starter Extrême

Hosterfy

Rust Starter

Hosterfy

Fuel

Shockbyte

My box Perf 12

Minestrator

Rust Medium Extrême

Hosterfy

Rust Medium

Hosterfy

Metal

Shockbyte

My box 24

Minestrator

Rust Pro Extrême

Hosterfy

Rust Pro

Hosterfy

Rust Ultra

Hosterfy

Rust Ultra Extrême

Hosterfy

My box Perf 24

Minestrator

My box 48

Minestrator

My box Perf 48

Minestrator

Why choose a dedicated host for your Rust server?

How to choose your Rust host: essential criteria

Recommended RAM based on your usage

Location and latency

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English support

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