Best Farming Simulator 25 server hosting: how to choose

Three ways to run a FS25 server

Before you compare hosts, it’s worth knowing you might not need one. Here is how the three ways to play FS25 with friends compare.

What to look for in a FS25 host

These are the things that matter for FS25 in particular. Each one says why, links the guide with the details, and says honestly what Wilderack does about it. The checks that matter for every game, from ping to refunds, are in our guide to choosing a game server host.

1. A license for the server

   A dedicated server needs its own license of the game, separate from the copies people play on. A key used by the server and a player at the same time gets blocked. Farming Simulator 25 server license explained

   Not yetOn Wilderack: We can only provide server licenses once GIANTS approves us as a hosting partner. Until then, Farming Simulator 25 orders stay closed.

2. DLC that every player owns

   Any DLC your farm uses must be on the server, and every player must own it too, because DLC can’t be downloaded from the server. A savegame on a DLC map can’t load without it. Farming Simulator 25 server license explained

   YesOn Wilderack: Our server license guide lists what the server and each player need, so you can check before you add a DLC.

3. Mods that load for everyone

   Mods are .zip files that must stay zipped and keep their exact file name. Players get missing mods when they join, and a single PC-only mod keeps PlayStation and Xbox players out. How to add mods to a Farming Simulator 25 server

   YesOn Wilderack: Upload mod zips through Files or SFTP. Our free mod checker spots broken names, packs of mods and script mods consoles can’t use, before you upload.

4. RAM for your mods

   A few friends on a base game map run on 4 GB. A full server of 16 or a handful of mods wants 8 GB, and big mod maps or long mod lists need 12 GB or more. Farming Simulator 25 server performance tips

   YesOn Wilderack: Plans are sold by RAM, not player slots. We recommend Grove 8 GB always-on, and Sprout 4 GB always-on suits a few friends on a base game map.

5. A farm that stays open

   Players find a server only by its name in the game’s list, and a server that isn’t running isn’t in that list. Friends who farm at different hours need it there all day. How to make a Farming Simulator 25 dedicated server

   YesOn Wilderack: Farming Simulator 25 servers stay awake by default. You can turn sleep on in Settings and share a wake link instead.

6. Backups and your own farm

   A farm is a savegame folder. A PC or Mac farm can move to a server that has the same mods and DLC. A console farm can’t, because consoles don’t let you copy saves. Farming Simulator 25 server backups and savegames

   YesOn Wilderack: Backups every 10 minutes while the server runs and before every risky step. Upload a zipped savegame in Games, Bring your world.

What a cheap FS25 server costs

A cheap server is one with enough memory for your group, not the lowest price on a page. These are the plans we sell for FS25, with the group size each one suits.

Monthly plans renew at the price shown, and you can cancel any time. A 3-day pass is a one-time payment that doesn’t renew. Prices in US dollars + applicable taxes.

A cheap Farming Simulator 25 server is a small, plain one: Sprout 4 GB always-on runs a few friends on a base game map without mods. A full server or a mod list needs Grove 8 GB always-on, and the server’s license comes on top of any plan.

FS25 servers have to stay on to stay on the public server list, so they never nap. That uses the memory around the clock, which is why always-on plans cost more.

Where Wilderack falls short

No host is right for every group. These are the reasons we might not be the one for yours.

• FS25 orders aren’t open yet. Every Farming Simulator 25 server needs its own game license, and GIANTS only allows commercial servers through its hosting partners. FS25 opens on Wilderack once GIANTS approves us as a hosting partner.
• We can’t rent servers that run on a PlayStation or Xbox. Your server runs on a PC, and console players join it through crossplay.
• No region is open yet: US East and Europe are coming soon. Groups in Asia, Oceania or South America will have higher ping than with a host nearby.
• We are new, so we can’t show you years of uptime yet. A 3-day pass is the cheap way to try us first.

How we checked

The facts about FS25 come from our own FS25 guides, which our team checks against GIANTS Software’s documentation and patch notes, listed under Sources below. The facts about Wilderack come from our plans and the panel. Prices are read from our price list when this page is built, so they match the plans page. If something here is out of date, email support@wilderack.com and we will fix it.