Sharktech: Powerful DDoS Protection, Budget-Friendly Pricing, High-Performance Dedicated Servers

So here's the thing about hosting providers – most of them either give you solid protection but charge you an arm and a leg, or they're cheap but leave you completely exposed when the attacks roll in. Sharktech? They decided that was nonsense and just did both well.

Been around since 2003, this LA-based crew has quietly built something interesting: data centers that can actually handle getting hammered by DDoS attacks without your wallet crying about it. They're running facilities in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and Amsterdam – all sporting their own custom-built filtering infrastructure.

What Makes Them Different

The protection thing is where Sharktech gets interesting. We're talking about filtering that can handle up to 5 Tbps of attack traffic. That's not marketing fluff – they've literally been doing this since before DDoS protection became every hosting company's favorite buzzword.

Their setup runs on 40Gbps, 100Gbps, and 200Gbps hardware filters working together. When an attack hits, traffic gets rerouted through their scrubbing centers automatically. The whole process takes seconds, and your legitimate users? They barely notice anything happened.

What's refreshing is their approach to pricing. Most companies treat DDoS protection like some premium add-on that triples your bill. Sharktech bakes it into everything. Their dedicated servers come with 60 Gbps of protection standard, and you can bump that to 80-100 Gbps if you need it.

The Server Lineup

Their dedicated server range starts genuinely affordable. Entry-level boxes begin around $79/month – and these aren't ancient potato servers. You're getting actual Intel Xeon or AMD Ryzen processors, real bandwidth (20TB unmetered is standard), and that DDoS protection we mentioned.

Mid-range options sit in the $130-180/month zone, usually rocking dual Xeons, 32-64GB RAM, and NVMe drives. The high-end stuff can climb past $300/month when you're talking dual E5-2690s, 128GB+ RAM, and enterprise NVMe arrays.

All servers include 5 IP addresses standard. Need more? They're cheap – like $1 per IP per month cheap. 👉 Check current dedicated server configurations

What's practical about their approach: they're not trying to be everything to everyone. Gaming servers that need low latency? They've got you covered. Content delivery that needs bandwidth without bandwidth anxiety? Also covered. Sites that get targeted regularly? That's literally their specialty.

Virtual Private Servers

Their VPS lineup is more straightforward than most. Starting around $5-7/month for basic plans, scaling up to $30-50/month for beefier configurations. Every VPS gets that same DDoS protection – 30Gbps standard, upgradeable to 60Gbps.

The VPS options run on KVM virtualization, which matters if you care about actual isolation and performance consistency. Storage is NVMe across the board, and you're looking at 1-10 Gbps port speeds depending on which plan you grab.

One detail worth noting: their VPS network is separate from shared hosting stuff. You're not competing with a thousand WordPress blogs for resources.

Network Performance

Their network architecture is pretty solid. Multiple Tier-1 upstream providers, direct peering with major exchanges, and those strategically placed data centers that actually make geographical sense.

Los Angeles gets you close to Asia-Pacific traffic. Denver and Chicago handle central and eastern US nicely. Amsterdam covers Europe and provides routing redundancy. The network runs on redundant 100Gbps+ backbones between facilities.

Port speeds vary by product: dedicated servers typically get 1-10 Gbps, VPS gets 1 Gbps standard, and bandwidth is legitimately unmetered for most plans. They define "unmetered" as actual unmetered – no surprise overage bills if you actually use the bandwidth they sold you.

Real-World Usage Scenarios

Gaming server operators particularly like Sharktech's setup. The low latency (sub-10ms to regional players) combined with actual protection against those lovely rage-quit DDoS attacks makes sense for competitive gaming communities.

Content creators and streaming platforms use them for the bandwidth. When you're pushing terabytes of video data monthly, truly unmetered bandwidth stops being a luxury and becomes necessary. The protection helps when someone decides your content deserves to be knocked offline.

E-commerce sites running promotions have found the protection useful. Nothing kills sales like your site going down during a flash sale, whether from legitimate traffic or someone trying to sabotage you.

The Protection Details

Let's talk specifics about the DDoS mitigation, since that's their main thing. Their system monitors all incoming traffic in real-time. When attack patterns get detected, traffic automatically routes through their scrubbing infrastructure.

The filtering happens at the network edge, before bad traffic reaches your server. This matters because your server's resources aren't wasted processing garbage requests. Layer 3, 4, and 7 attacks all get handled – TCP floods, UDP floods, HTTP floods, the whole catalog of annoying stuff.

Response time to attacks averages under 30 seconds. Mitigation stays active as long as the attack continues. When it stops, traffic routes back to normal automatically. You can watch all this happening through their monitoring portal if you're into that sort of thing.

Support and Management

Their support model is straightforward – ticket-based primarily, with phone support available during business hours. Response times average around 30 minutes for urgent issues, a few hours for routine stuff.

The control panel is their own custom build, which could be better but gets the job done. You can reboot servers, monitor bandwidth, check attack logs, manage IPs, and handle basic configuration without tickets.

They provide IPMI/KVM access with dedicated servers, which is clutch when you've locked yourself out or need to fix boot issues. Remote hands service is available for $75/hour when you need physical intervention.

Pricing Reality Check

Here's what current pricing looks like across their main offerings:

Entry dedicated servers start around $79-99/month. These usually pack Core i3 or Ryzen 3 processors, 8-16GB RAM, 500GB-1TB storage, and 60 Gbps protection.

Mid-range dedicated boxes run $130-200/month. Expect Xeon E series or Ryzen 5/7, 32-64GB RAM, multiple drives or NVMe, and 60-80 Gbps protection.

High-end dedicated servers climb to $250-400+/month. Dual Xeon configurations, 128GB+ RAM, enterprise NVMe arrays, and 100 Gbps protection territory.

VPS plans range $5-50/month depending on resources. All include 30-60 Gbps protection, NVMe storage, and unmetered bandwidth.

Colocation services start around $100/month for 1U space. They handle the power and protection, you provide the hardware. 👉 View current pricing and promotions

Current Promotions Worth Knowing

Sharktech runs periodic promotions, particularly around major shopping periods. Standard discounts usually hit 10-20% off first month or first year on dedicated servers. They occasionally throw in free upgrades like extra RAM or storage.

The promotion situation changes regularly, so checking their current offers before committing makes sense. They don't typically advertise promo codes heavily – most deals get applied automatically or show up on their promotions page.

Setup fees get waived on most products now, which used to be a $50-100 additional cost. Monthly billing is standard, with modest discounts (usually 5-10%) if you prepay quarterly or annually.

The Practical Verdict

Sharktech works well for specific use cases. If you need legitimate DDoS protection without enterprise pricing, they're genuinely competitive. If you need lots of bandwidth and don't want to stress about overages, their unmetered approach makes sense. If you're running gaming servers, content platforms, or frequently targeted sites, their infrastructure is actually built for this.

Where they're less ideal: if you need managed services or hand-holding, look elsewhere. If you want cutting-edge control panels and slick interfaces, they're functional but not fancy. If your application needs something super exotic, their offerings are straightforward rather than specialized.

The reputation they've built comes largely from delivering what they promise consistently. Protection works, bandwidth is actually unmetered, hardware is reliable, and pricing stays predictable. Not the flashiest setup in hosting, but solid fundamentals executed well.

Their customer base tends toward technically competent operators who know what they need and don't need excessive support. If that's you, Sharktech probably makes sense. If you're just getting started with hosting and need lots of guidance, you might want something with more comprehensive support.

Getting Started

The signup process is straightforward. Pick your server or VPS configuration, select your data center location, choose any add-ons like extra IPs or higher protection levels, and checkout. 👉 Explore Sharktech's hosting solutions

Provisioning typically happens within 24-48 hours for dedicated servers, nearly instant for VPS. You get your access credentials, IPMI details for dedicated boxes, and you're running.

They accept major credit cards, PayPal, and Bitcoin for payment. Billing is monthly by default, with discounts available for longer commitments. Cancellation requires 30 days notice, standard for the industry.

Worth noting: they're particularly solid about grandfathering existing customers. If you lock in pricing on a promotion, that typically continues as long as you maintain the service. When they raise prices, it usually applies to new orders rather than existing ones.

Bottom Line

Sharktech isn't trying to revolutionize hosting. They're running a tight operation focused on DDoS protection and reliable infrastructure at reasonable prices. The tech works, the protection holds up under actual attacks, and the pricing makes sense for what you get.

For the right use cases – gaming, content delivery, frequently targeted sites, or anyone who needs serious protection without enterprise budgets – they're legitimately competitive. The straightforward approach and lack of marketing fluff is either refreshing or boring depending on your perspective.

They've been doing this for over two decades without dramatic pivots or rebranding. Same core focus, gradually better infrastructure, consistent execution. Sometimes boring reliability beats exciting innovation.