DatHost
Swedish game server host with 36 locations, an API and per-slot Counter-Strike
Quick Overview
| Company | DatHost AB |
|---|---|
| Category | Game Server Hosting |
| Headquarters | Not stated on the pages read, Sweden |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Sweden (EU) |
| Data Location | 36 global locations listed, including Frankfurt, Paris, London, Stockholm, Warsaw and Amsterdam, plus sites in North America, Asia and South America |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Game servers for 20+ games, Counter-Strike 2 per slot, TeamSpeak 3, API and docs, platform integrations |
| Pricing | Starting prices on the homepage: Minecraft, Valheim, Palworld and others from €6.90 a month; Counter-Strike 2 from €0.79 per slot a month; CS:GO from €0.60 per slot a month. |
| Best For | Counter-Strike communities and teams that need API control and many locations |
| Replaces | Apex Hosting |
Detailed Review
DatHost is a game server host whose terms name DatHost AB as the contracting party and state that the contract is governed by the substantive law of Sweden. The copyright line also reads DatHost AB.
The homepage claims 500K+ servers hosted, 20+ games and more than 10 years in business. We read the homepage, terms and privacy policy on 5 November 2026.
Who is the contracting party?
The terms of service open with the statement that they are the contract between the user and DatHost AB. The dispute clause points to Swedish law, and the privacy policy explains that IP addresses are used to charge the correct VAT rate.
The pages we read do not show a street address or a register number.
What does DatHost offer for Counter-Strike?
Counter-Strike 2 is priced per slot, from €0.79 per slot a month, and CS:GO from €0.60. Other games start at €6.90 a month on the homepage.
Apex Hosting prices Minecraft by RAM (4 GB for $14.99 a month) and has no per-slot product on its pricing page.
How many locations are there?
The homepage lists 36 global locations from Tokyo to Toronto and names many European cities. The list does not say which locations are DatHost-owned, so check the location per game at order.
Limitations to Consider
The pages we read give no street address or register number for DatHost AB. Minecraft starts at €6.90 a month, above the entry prices of several Minecraft-only hosts. The 36-location list mixes European and non-European cities, so the location needs checking per order.
Who Should Use DatHost
Communities that run Counter-Strike or several games and want an API and Swedish law in the contract.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Swedish contracting entity named in the terms
- 36 locations across regions
- Per-slot Counter-Strike pricing
- API and documentation
- Prices in euro on the homepage
Cons
- No street address or register number on the pages read
- Minecraft from €6.90, not the cheapest
- Locations include non-European cities
- Plan details per game not shown on the pages read
Alternatives to DatHost
Other European game server hosting worth comparing before you decide:
See all European game server hosting or compare them directly against Apex Hosting on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
DatHost AB. Its terms of service say they are the contract between the user and DatHost AB and that the contract is governed by Swedish law.
The homepage shows most games from €6.90 a month, Counter-Strike 2 from €0.79 per slot a month and CS:GO from €0.60 per slot a month.
Yes for the contract: DatHost AB uses Swedish law, while Apex Hosting LLC uses Virginia law. Check where the server for your game sits.