Head-to-head · Night of the Dead Server Hosting
AetherNode vs Pingperfect
AetherNode leads on 1 check, Pingperfect on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAetherNode · 7.6/10
- Free trialonly Pingperfect
- Most featuresPingperfect · 1 of 2
AetherNode scores higher on our rubric for night of the dead server hosting: 7.6 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
AetherNode leads on player slots: 20 slots versus 10 slots. Pingperfect leads on ram allocation: 9 GB versus 4 GB. Pingperfect leads on server locations: 20 locations versus 9 locations.
AetherNode is the better fit for groups seeking 20 slots and multiple regions. Pingperfect is the better fit for groups needing high RAM and broad location choice.
- AetherNode fits best
Groups seeking 20 slots and multiple regions
- Pingperfect fits best
Groups needing high RAM and broad location choice
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Side by side
| Feature | AetherNode 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Pingperfect 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in Night of the Dead Server Hosting | #5 in Night of the Dead Server Hosting |
| Best for | Groups seeking 20 slots and multiple regions | Groups needing high RAM and broad location choice |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 2 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 48 days | 2 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Tickets · 24/7 | Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features AetherNode 0/2 · Pingperfect 1/2 | ||
| One-click installs | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automated backups | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Player slots | 20 slots (best) | 10 slots |
| RAM allocation | 4 GB | 9 GB (best) |
| Server locations | 9 locations | 20 locations (best) |
| Mod support | Manual | Manual |
| Our review | ||
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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 → |
PingPerfect provides cloud-hosted Night of the Dead servers for groups that want configurable capacity and a choice of worldwide locations. Its web-based Gamepanel handles server configuration and backups, while instant setup and game… 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
Pingperfect — where it wins
- 9GB RAM with configurable slots and Normal or Extreme hardware tiers
- 20 worldwide datacenter locations support regional hosting choices
- Offsite backups, DDoS protection, and automated mod updates included
Where it doesn't
- The published plan specifies 10 slots, which may limit larger groups
- Mod support is documented as manual despite automated update features
- Management is delivered through a web-based panel rather than native apps
- AetherNode7.6/10 · Paid
A hosted Night of the Dead server with scalable plans, nine locations and manual mod support.
Visit AetherNodeFull verdict → - Pingperfect7.4/10 · Per slot · 48-hour free trial
A flexible 10-slot server option with 9GB RAM, broad locations, and managed protection.
Visit PingPerfectFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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