4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting vs RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting

4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting9.2Visit RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting8.2Visit

Higher score 4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting #2 in Icarus Server Hosting 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit 4Netplayers

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RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting #8 in Icarus Server Hosting 8.2/10 1-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit RocketNode

• 4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting fits best

  Small co-op groups wanting dependable essentials

• RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting fits best

  Groups wanting simple, low-cost deployment

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Side by side

Feature	4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting 9.2/10 Visit ↗	RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Icarus Server Hosting	#8 in Icarus Server Hosting
Best for	Small co-op groups wanting dependable essentials	Groups wanting simple, low-cost deployment
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$6.19/mo (best)	$8/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	1 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features 4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting 2/2 · RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting 0/2
Automated backups	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mod support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Player slots	4 players	Not checked yet
RAM allocation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File access	Ftp	Panel
Server locations	14 locations (best)	12 locations
Our review
Pros	Persistent 24/7 worlds with automatic updates and backups Full FTP access supports mod installation and file management DDoS protection and 14 server locations, with location changes available	$8 monthly Icarus hosting with a one-day trial Apollo Panel, file manager, and Launchpad installer DDoS protection, 12 locations, and 24/7 support
Cons	Only supports configurations for four or eight players No free plan or AI features Web platform access may not suit teams seeking broader platform support	Only one listed plan limits visible tier choice The one-day trial leaves little time for evaluation The product page uses both “coming soon” and “just launched” wording
Our verdict	4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting provides managed ICARUS game servers for individuals, co-op groups and gaming communities. Its core proposition is a persistent 24/7 game world that remains available without a host PC, with web-based… Read the review →	RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting provides dedicated Icarus game servers for players and communities that want a managed deployment rather than an unspecified hosting environment. The offering is web-based and centers on Apollo Panel server… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting — where it wins

  • Persistent 24/7 worlds with automatic updates and backups
  • Full FTP access supports mod installation and file management
  • DDoS protection and 14 server locations, with location changes available

  Where it doesn't

  • Only supports configurations for four or eight players
  • No free plan or AI features
  • Web platform access may not suit teams seeking broader platform support

• RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting — where it wins

  • $8 monthly Icarus hosting with a one-day trial
  • Apollo Panel, file manager, and Launchpad installer
  • DDoS protection, 12 locations, and 24/7 support

  Where it doesn't

  • Only one listed plan limits visible tier choice
  • The one-day trial leaves little time for evaluation
  • The product page uses both “coming soon” and “just launched” wording

• 4Netplayers Icarus Server Hosting9.2/10 · Paid

  A practical ICARUS host for small co-op groups that want persistent worlds and core management tools.

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• RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting8.2/10 · 1-day trial

  A low-cost Icarus server option with useful management tools, support, and a short trial.

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