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, with RAM to spare for players and bases | 3 to 5 dedicated vCores, 4 to 8 GB |
| Ports | Three UDP ports to open and forward | Opened and routed for you |
| Settings | Edit config.cfg by hand and restart | A form with every setting |
| Worlds | Copy save folders and edit the slot | Save slots in a tab: switch, create, upload, restore |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Players | 3 vCores | 4 GB | 12 GB SSD | $6.49/mo |
| 6 Players | 4 vCores | 6 GB | 15 GB SSD | $7.99/mo |
| 8 Players | 5 vCores | 8 GB | 15 GB SSD | $9.49/mo |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I rent a server for The Forest?
On Flux, from $6.49/month for 4 players, with every setting in the browser, five save slots and backups.