Rent or self-host?
| Self-hosted | Rented on Flux | |
|---|---|---|
| Server software | Free from Steam (evrima branch) | Included, updated on every start |
| Hardware | A machine on around the clock, a non-root user, the Epic keys | 2 to 4 dedicated vCores, 6 to 16 GB |
| Game.ini | Edit by hand while stopped (the server rewrites it) | Every setting in a tab |
| RCON | A tool of your own, and a port you must keep closed | A console inside the server, never exposed |
| Admins, whitelist, VIPs, bans | Lines in Game.ini, a JSON file | A tab |
| Updates | Restart by hand after each patch | Automatic, with a warning in game |
| DDoS protection | Yours to arrange | Included |
Plans on Flux
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Players | 2 vCores | 6 GB | 15 GB SSD | $6.49/mo |
| 60 Players | 3 vCores | 10 GB | 20 GB SSD | $8.49/mo |
| 100 Players | 4 vCores | 16 GB | 25 GB SSD | $11.49/mo |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I rent a server for The Isle?
On Flux, from $6.49/month for 30 players with a join queue, a private RCON console and every Game.ini setting, among other hosts.