January 17, 2010 by sharky
GGSHQ - 1 Gbit
SeedboxServers
Switchlink
Zazeen
Torrent-Remote
Seedbox4U
RapidSpeeds
Seedbox providers are similar to torrent trackers: both come and go, and only the truly great ones are able to survive in an over-saturated market. After sifting through various FSF seedbox articles, we tagged at least 30 as "dead" providers (listed below) but also came up with 17 new ones (at least 8 of which could be considered trustworthy). Plus, we’ve found a provider that offers a 1 Gbit port (with 250 GB HDD space and unlimited torrents/bandwidth) for less than £50/mo.
New Seedbox Providers…
Provider: GGSHQ Seedboxes
BT Interface: rTorrent (ruTorrent 2.8 GUI)
Connection: 1 Gbit (no 100Mbit plans!).
Price: $30/mo to $150/mo.
Hard Drive Storage: 135 GB to 675 GB.
# of Torrents: unlimited seeding, limit for active downloads.
# of User/Box: maximum of 2 - 10 users, depending on plan.
Access To Files/Box: FTP, SFTP. SSH is also included.
Setup Time: Servers require fully filled ’slot subscriptions’ before activating.*
Monthly Bandwidth Usage: unmetered for all plans.
Provider/Host: OVH.
Watch out for: Setup times*
About: GGSHQ Seedboxes is a new provider that offers "slices" on dedicated servers; something that users may be familiar with through Varsbox, Whatbox, FastSh.it & BigSB. The site isn’t yet complete but their prices are extremely competitive. $30 gets you 135 GB storage, unlimited bandwidth & unlimited torrents (not quite unlimited, you can only have 3 - 5 active torrents downloading simultaneously). This really isn’t much of an issue - after all, it’s a seedbox whereby torrents finish downloading extremely fast, especially so with GGSHQ since all seedboxes are on a shared 1Gbit connection.
*Setup Time: For those who are looking to have a seedbox set up instantly, then perhaps this isn’t for you (go to SeedboxHosting.com for this). In most cases GGSHQ requires all slots (slices) on the server(s) to be subscribed to before ordering the server. This is akin to a ‘queue’ system; once all slots are filled (ie 5/5 users), the server will then be configured and those who pre-ordered will then be notified. The good news here is that you don’t have to pay first, just jump on the list and wait to be contacted.
Provider: http://seedboxservers.net
BT Interface: rTorrent (0.8.6) & ruTorrent 2.8, or Transmission.
Connection: 10 Mbit - 100 Mbit (shared).
Price: €10/mo, up to €35/mo.
Hard Drive Storage: 15 GB to 150 GB.
# of Torrents: unlimited on all plans.
# of User/Box: not known.
Access To Files: FTP, FXP.
Setup Time: very fast.
Monthly Bandwidth Usage: unmetered, unlimited.
Provider/Host: Uses their own hardware & host (not a reseller).
Watch out for: Their "Mini" low-end plan is just 10 Mbit.
About: Newly-formed SeedboxServers offers VPS seedboxes, each comes with it’s own dedicated IP and root/SSH access - users can check their available RAM, SWAP and HDD space, etc. Definitely this is a provider to watch out for, not some kid with a couple of Kimsufi’s. Their "standard box" (recommended) comes with 50 GB storage and unlimited everything for 15 Euros.
Owner says, "Our VPS’s are running at raid10 & Intel Core i7 based hosts connected with 10Gbit NIC to our network. Our dedicated servers are running in France - Paris, the Global Switch Data Center in our colocation center and France - Roubaix, the OVH Data Center in our second colocation center using our own IP network. We are connected to the internet over chtix.eu & D2 Direct network. We do not rent cheap dedicated servers or bandwidth like others do; we are using our own hardware."
For those familiar with RTorrentShare.com or TorrentShare.pl (and you happened to be an old client, or signed up long ago), SeedboxServers is the successor. We recommend you check your inbox at that long-forgotten gmail account; all prior customers (100 or so) were sent a promo code for a free seedbox which can be accessed through this link.
Provider: www.switchlink.co.uk
BT Interface: TorrentFlux-b4rt (w/ full TFlux admin).
Connection: 100 Mbit shared (on their "seedbox" line).
Price: £25/mo & £45/mo.
Hard Drive Storage: 50 GB & 100 GB.
# of Torrents: unlimited.
# of User/Box: unknown for shared seedboxes.
Access To Files: FTP, HTTP
Setup Time: "Your server should be up and running within the hour and ready to go."
Monthly Bandwidth Usage: unlimited, unmetered.
Provider/Host: Hosted in the UK.
Watch out for: Somewhat expensive (but trustworthy).
About: Not primarily known as a seedbox provider, Switchlink is known more for their VPS’s, dedi’s, hosting and colocation services. There’s just two seedbox plans to choose from here (£25 & £45, with 50 GB & 100 GB storage, respectively). Seedboxes aside, this provider is potentially a good choice for those who are looking to host a torrent tracker (since, if they’re renting torrent-ready servers, it’s safe to assume that trackers are also allowed on their regular VPS product line). This in itself is worth checking out - but just to be on the safe side, use a prepaid credit card when ordering.
Provider: www.zazeen.com
BT Interface: Deluge, Ktorrent (default); others are available.
Connection: 50 Mbit and up.
Price: Starting at $30/mo to $100/mo. (Cdn $)
Hard Drive Storage: 450 GB - 1,500 GB.
# of Torrents: unlimited.
# of User/Box: most likely, just one.
Access To Files: FTP
Setup Time: no data available.
Monthly Bandwidth Usage: 1 TB - 6 TB.
Provider/Host: unknown.
Watch out for: Requires some technical knowledge.
About: Certainly Zazeen is one of the oddest "seedbox" sites in this review, but not one to be overlooked. Their service is aptly-named an "Online PC" which consists of Ubuntu Desktop with a huge array of Ubuntu-supported software pre bundled and ready-to-go. Users connect remotely to their desktop (server) via NX client and control all aspects of the environment (which obviously includes BitTorrent clients). Also offers a 30-day money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied; and even an anonymous method for purchasing (although processing will be slower).
Canadian Users: One really cool feature is that users (from Canada only) can send in their own empty harddrive to the company, and Zazeen will encrypt the entire contents of their "online PC" and put it onto the drive, and then ship it back via FedEx (for under $30). Why would anyone do this? We can think of one scenario: Grab their Ultimate plan (for $70, comes with 1 TB storage) and fill it to the brim with apps, games, music & movies. Then when it’s completely satiated with warez, ship them an external 1 TB drive and have everything sent back to you (totally encrypted - just in case those Mounties on horseback intercept it). Back home, plug it in locally, and start seeding! (or just start enjoying what you downloaded remotely). Could save you a fortune on over-priced Canadian bandwidth which is normally throttled and/or capped by our retarded ISPs Bell, Shaw and Rogers. Zazeen is proof that there’s more than one way to stick it to the MAFIAA and your ISP at the same time.
Provider: http://rapidserverz.co.uk
BT Interface: TorrentFlux-b4rt.
Connection: 100 Mbit & 1Gbit.
Price: £5/mo to £30/mo.
Hard Drive Storage: 5 GB to 100 GB.
# of Torrents: 4 to 35.
# of User/Box: unknown.
Access To Files: FTP.
Setup Time: not known.
Monthly Bandwidth Usage: unmetered? (not mentioned on site)
Provider/Host: OVH, & perhaps others.
Watch out for: Torrent limits; only TorrentFlux-b4rt available, low disk space.
About: Rapidserverz offers affordable seedbox options to those who seek a 1Gbit (shared) line connection - £10/mo. includes 10 GB storage and 10 active torrents. The disk storage (on this plan) may seem a little low considering it’s on a 1Gbit - check out the other options. Also has dedicated servers and other services.
Provider: www.torrent-remote.eu
BT Interface: TorrentFlux-b4rt.
Connection: 100 Mbit & 1 Gbit.
Price: €8/mo to €80/mo.
Hard Drive Storage: 50 GB to 700 GB.
# of Torrents: 2 to unlimited.
# of User/Box: stats unknown.
Access To Files: FTP, FXP and HTTP is supported.
Setup Time: not mentioned on site (but not instant - seedbox plans need to be requested, and then when payment method is resolved, service is set up).
Monthly Bandwidth Usage: unmetered on 100 Mbit; metered on 1 Gbit ports.
Provider/Host: not known.
Watch out for: Torrent limits on most plans; only TorrentFlux available; expensive.
About: It’s heartbreaking to see providers that offer unmetered bandwidth on 100 Mbit connections, yet put metered restrictions on their superior 1 Gbit-ported seedboxes. This is like saying, "We’ll loan you a Ferrari for a month, but you only get 1/4 tank of gas". While Torrent-Remote isn’t alone in doing this, it still sucks. Getting back ontopic, you’ll need deep pockets and shell out at least €40 (yes, that’s Euros) for a server with unlimited everything (on 100 Mbit), which includes a hefty 450 GB drive. For those who are skeptical, they offer a 1-hour "test" account which can be requested here. More info about overall services and feedback can be found in their forums section.
Provider: www.seedbox4u.com
BT Interface: uTorrent WebUI w/ VNC access.
Connection: 100 Mbit.
Price: €15/mo to €44/mo (for non-dedi’s).
Hard Drive Storage: 250 GB to 750 GB.
# of Torrents: unlimited for all plans.
# of User/Box: maximum of 2 - 4 users.
Access To Files: FTP.
Setup Time: not mentioned on site.
Monthly Bandwidth Usage: unmetered for all plans.
Provider/Host: not known.
Watch out for: Nothing ill to report.
About: Brand-new Seedbox4u.com only launched in Jan. 2010 but already has some decent feedback. Here’s a provider that offers mid-range & high-end uTorrent packages (15 Euro gets you 250 GB storage and unlimited torrents/bandwidth). All plans come with VNC access, no setup fees, and a low user-per-server ratio.
Provider: www.rapidspeeds.com
BT Interface: uTorrent, TorrentFlux, rTorrent (ruTorrent UI), Deluge.
Connection: 100 Mbit & 1 Gbit.
Price: £33.50and up.
Hard Drive Storage: 500 GB and up.
# of Torrents: unlimited for all plans.
# of User/Box: "We only offer Dedicated Servers."
Access To Files: FTP, SFTP.
Setup Time: "up to 48 hours"
Monthly Bandwidth Usage: unmetered (within OVH limits) for all plans.
Provider/Host: OVH.
Watch out for: Just the usual setup fees, as expected on OVH.
About: RapidSpeeds.com is an OVH reseller with a very impressive list of dedicated servers, and all come with outstanding torrent options (see image below). RapidSpeeds recently removed all ’shared’ seedbox options in favor of offering JUST regular OVH dedicated servers, including the Kimsufi line. Thus, you’re not sharing the server with anyone else - it’s all yours!
Unknown, Untested Seedbox Providers…
These are ones to watch out for (in a negative way). Seedbox Providers listed below should not be automatically assumed as reputable, reliable suppliers. There are scammers out there - caveat emptor. It’s recommended that you get some feedback first or contact the site to find out more info. We’ve attempted to outline potential problems & risks with each. Tread carefully into these seedbox waters…
CoreHostings.com — Domain was registered exactly two years ago, yet has an Alexa Rank of "no rank" which clearly indicates zero visitors to the site - not a good sign. That, and there’s no direct "contact info" aside from submitting a ticket through ’support’ - which we strongly suggest you do before even contemplating on purchasing a seedbox here.
Diskoverload.com — Flashy site, but nothing available to purchase. Lots of options to contact this one (IRC & forums) but it’s as dead as a doornail. Project seems abandoned.
Seedlightning.info — Domain was registered very recently (on Jan. 5th, 2010) - but there’s very little info available about the services (BT client, server specs, etc - all unknown). This one looks extremely amateurish; anyone can find a free "web hosting" Joomla/Wordpress template and set it up in under 30 minutes - which is exactly how this one appears. Feel like striking up a PayPal dispute out of sheer boredom? Then sign up! Some people get their rocks off on this kinda kinky stuff. This one’s probably a sure-shot to getting screwed - butt-plug not included.
Seedmachines.co.cc — Uses free hosting from co.cc - shouldn’t that be enough to avoid? We’d hope so.
www.seedb0x.com — Domain registered on July 7th, 2009. Had some decent activity but not much over the past three months. At least they outright mention that no servers are currently available. Perhaps this one’s dead or dying…
Bittraffic.com — Feeling generous? Then why not shell out $55 a month for just 50 GB storage?! Scam or not, who would possibly fall for this exorbitantly overpriced box.
Seedboxsales.co.uk — untested, no feedback.
Seedbox.cc — A derivative of seedbox.fr, this will only lead to disappointment.
Dead Seedbox Providers…
- • JMHServices.com — Offline since January 6th 2010, rumor has it they couldn’t afford to pay their bills to their primary supplier Netdirekt.de.
- • pimpmyratio.com — Online, but appears abandoned.
- • seedboxsales.com - changed URL, now resides at www.mrseedbox.com
- • wewillhostit.com - acquired by Fiberslice.com
- • xtremeseed.com
- • boxofseeds.com
- • cheapseedbox.com
- • unleashthespeed.net
- • titahost.com
- • sciclonehost.com
- • seedmeharder.com
- • strikehost.com
- • notmybox.com
- • seedwhore.net
- • freethenetwork.com
- • fluidtorrent.com
- • hivebox.net
- • escapehosting.com
- • proseedbox.com
- • woldo-host.com
- • seedboxparadise.com
- • iam2host.com
- • seedbox.ws
- • greatseedbox.info
- • outsystem.pl
- • f-tech-hosting.com
- • seed-easy.com
- • seedbyte.com
- • seedboxme.com
- • df-host.com
Seedbox Updates…
Fiberslice.com — This one’s beginning to grow, and recently bought out wewillhostit.com and a few other seedbox / hosting providers. Not much here yet for the average torrenter, but may be suitable for hosting a tracker. Check back; we’ve been told that their services will be more "torrent-friendly" very soon.
Nocster.net & ayksolutions.com — Not seedbox providers, but sells servers - and more importantly, both are currently running a "1-month for $1" promotion. Tech-savvy seedbox DIYers, use your imagination here…
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