How much a Rust server costs
Figures checked 7 November 2026. Prices from the hosts' pages, in dollars per month.
Entry plans of four hosts cost $6 to $18 a month, but Facepunch, the developer of Rust, gives 12 GB of free RAM. From 12 GB, RackGenius is the cheapest at $9, in the USA only. With servers in Europe, GameServerKings is the cheapest: $13 for 12 GB.
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Entry plans
| Host | Per month | RAM | Per GB | CPU | Locations | Try it | Source | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RackGenius8GB Value plan | $6 | 8 GB | $0.75 | 175% CPU, Xeon E5-2690 v2 or similar | USA, Michigan only | 3-day trial plan after approval | ||
GameServerKingsStarter plan | $13 | 12 GB | $1.08 | 1.5 vCore | Frankfurt, London, Dallas, Ashburn | Money back within 72 hours | ||
Sparked HostCloth plan | $15 | 10 GB | $1.50 | 2.5 vCPU | Helsinki, Paris, USA (4 cities), Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney | 24 hours free, money back within 48 hours | ||
ExpanseRaider plan | $18 | 8 GB DDR5 | $2.25 | 300% CPU, Ryzen 9 9950X | Frankfurt, New York, Singapore | Money back within 48 hours with a valid reason |
Percentages and vCores cannot be compared exactly: the hosts use different CPUs. 175% at RackGenius Value is a Xeon E5-2690 v2 (2013) or similar, while 300% at Expanse is a Ryzen 9 9950X.
Plans from 12 GB
That is the figure Facepunch, the developer of Rust, gives, noting that the exact amount depends on the server. Sparked Host and Expanse have no 12 GB plan, so their 16 GB plan is shown.
| Host | Per month | RAM | CPU | Locations | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RackGenius12GB Value plan | $9 | 12 GB | 200% CPU, Xeon E5-2690 v2 or similar | USA, Michigan only | |
GameServerKingsStarter plan | $13 | 12 GB | 1.5 vCore | Frankfurt, London, Dallas, Ashburn | |
Sparked HostLeather plan | $24 | 16 GB | 3 vCPU | Helsinki, Paris, USA (4 cities), Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney | |
ExpanseClan Leader plan | $34 | 16 GB | 500% CPU, Ryzen 9 9950X | Frankfurt, New York, Singapore |
What to pick
RackGenius
$6 for 8 GB and $9 for 12 GB on the Value plan. The CPU is old: a Xeon E5-2690 v2 or similar. Servers are in Michigan only, so ping is high outside the USA.
GameServerKings
$13 for 12 GB, Frankfurt or London, money back within 72 hours. This plan has little CPU: 1.5 vCore.
Sparked Host
24 hours free, then $15 for 10 GB. Helsinki and Paris are available, and you can pay with crypto.
Expanse
$18 for 8 GB and 300% CPU on a Ryzen 9 9950X, with Frankfurt and crypto payment. Money back within 48 hours with a valid reason.
Bigger plans
| Host | Prices per month | Entry plan disk | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
RackGenius | 12 GB for $9, 16 GB for $12. Premium: 8 GB for $18, 16 GB for $36 | 60 GB SSD | Payment methods are not listed on the page |
GameServerKings | 16 GB for $32.50, 20 GB for $52 | 20 GB NVMe | PayPal, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Crypto through account credit |
Sparked Host | 16 GB for $24, 24 GB for $36 | 100 GB | PayPal, Stripe, Paysafecard, crypto |
Expanse | 16 GB for $34, 24 GB for $50 | 50 GB NVMe | Cards, PayPal, bank transfers, crypto |
FAQ
How much does a Rust server cost per month?
Entry plans of the hosts in the table cost $6 to $18 a month for 8 to 12 GB of RAM. Facepunch, the developer of Rust, gives 12 GB of free RAM, and plans from 12 GB start at $9 a month.
Can I try one for free?
Sparked Host gives 24 hours free, and RackGenius has a 3-day trial plan after staff approval. GameServerKings has no free trial but refunds within 72 hours.
Which location should I pick?
The one closest to your players: the farther the server, the higher the ping. In Europe, Sparked Host has Helsinki and Paris, GameServerKings and Expanse have Frankfurt. In Asia, Sparked Host and Expanse have Singapore.
How do I pay if my card is declined?
Expanse and Sparked Host accept crypto, and GameServerKings accepts it through account credit, not at checkout. Available methods depend on your country and are shown at checkout.
Did you load-test these servers?
No. The table shows prices and specs from the hosts' pages. We have not measured performance under load.
How we compare and where the figures come from
We take the figures from the sites' own pages and link the source next to them. The exception is Steam: we could not read its fee table. If a site does not publish a figure, we say so. Tables are sorted by price, not by who pays us. More on the about page.
- RAM: Facepunch wiki on creating a server
- RackGenius: RackGenius Rust page
- GameServerKings: GameServerKings Rust page, GameServerKings payment methods
- Sparked Host: Sparked Host Rust page
- Expanse: Expanse Rust page, Expanse terms