Head-to-head · Night of the Dead Server Hosting
AetherNode vs 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting
AetherNode leads on 1 check, 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest score4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting · 5.8/10
- Most features4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting · 1 of 2
4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for night of the dead server hosting: 5.8 against 2.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #3.
AetherNode leads on player slots: 20 slots versus 10 slots. 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting leads on server locations: 14 locations versus 9 locations. 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting offers automated backups; AetherNode doesn't publish it.
AetherNode is the better fit for groups seeking 20 slots and multiple regions. 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting is the better fit for hosts wanting established operational features.
- AetherNode fits best
Groups seeking 20 slots and multiple regions
- 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting fits best
Hosts wanting established operational features
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Side by side
| Feature | AetherNode 2.8/10 Visit ↗ | 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting 5.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 2.8 | 5.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Night of the Dead Server Hosting | #8 in Night of the Dead Server Hosting |
| Best for | Groups seeking 20 slots and multiple regions | Hosts wanting established operational features |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $13.76/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features AetherNode 0/2 · 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting 1/2 | ||
| One-click installs | Not published | Not published |
| Automated backups | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Player slots | 20 slots (best) | 10 slots |
| RAM allocation | 4 GB | Not published |
| Server locations | 9 locations | 14 locations (best) |
| Mod support | Manual | Manual |
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| Our verdict | AetherNode hosts dedicated Night of the Dead servers for groups that want a persistent game server without managing the hosting infrastructure themselves. Its plans scale by RAM and player slots, starting with Starter at 4 GB RAM and 20… Read the review → |
4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting rents managed multiplayer servers for hosts who want a configured game server without managing the underlying provisioning themselves. It suits solo operators and small or mid-market groups… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
AetherNode — where it wins
- Starter includes 20 player slots, 4 GB RAM and 35 GB NVMe storage
- Instant setup, DDoS protection and AetherPanel control
- Multiple global locations, with nine locations listed
Where it doesn't
- Paid service with no free plan
- Mod and plugin support is manual
- Premium regions may increase checkout pricing
4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting — where it wins
- Automatic updates and backups reduce routine server upkeep.
- Selectable locations, NVMe storage and DDoS protection are included.
- FTP, direct database access, task scheduling and mod selection add control.
Where it doesn't
- The 10-slot plan starts at $13.76 per month, with no free plan.
- Mod support is manual rather than automatic.
- Published packages are limited to 10 and 16 slots.
- AetherNode2.8/10 · Paid
A hosted Night of the Dead server with scalable plans, nine locations and manual mod support.
Visit AetherNodeFull verdict → - 4Netplayers Night of the Dead Server Hosting5.8/10 · From $13.76/mo
Managed Night of the Dead hosting with two published slot plans and operational tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026