Rent or self-host?
| Self-hosted | Rented on Flux | |
|---|---|---|
| Server software | Free from Steam, Windows only (Wine on Linux) | Included, run under Wine for you |
| Hardware | A machine on around the clock | 2 to 4 dedicated vCores, 5 to 12 GB |
| Ports | Two UDP ports to open and forward | Opened and routed for you |
| Settings | Launch arguments and a sandbox file to write by hand | A form with every setting and sandbox rule |
| Worlds | Copy save folders and edit -WorldSaveName | Worlds in a tab: switch, create, upload, download |
| Updates | Restart by hand after each game update | Automatic, when nobody is playing |
| DDoS protection | Yours to arrange | Included |
Plans on Flux
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Players | 2 vCores | 5 GB | 15 GB SSD | $5.49/mo |
| 12 Players | 3 vCores | 8 GB | 20 GB SSD | $7.99/mo |
| 24 Players | 4 vCores | 12 GB | 25 GB SSD | $9.99/mo |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I rent an Abiotic Factor server?
On Flux, from $5.49/month for 6 players, $7.99/month for 12 and $9.99/month for 24, with crossplay, every sandbox rule in the browser, worlds and backups.