Head-to-head · Night of the Dead Server Hosting
AetherNode vs Pingperfect
AetherNode leads on 1 check, Pingperfect on 3, and 1 is 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 scorePingperfect · 5.8/10
- Most featuresPingperfect · 1 of 2
Pingperfect scores higher on our rubric for night of the dead server hosting: 5.8 against 2.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #3.
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. Pingperfect offers automated backups; AetherNode doesn't publish it.
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 2.8/10 Visit ↗ | Pingperfect 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 | #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 | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 published | Not published |
| Automated backups | Not published | ✓ (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
- AetherNode2.8/10 · Paid
A hosted Night of the Dead server with scalable plans, nine locations and manual mod support.
Visit AetherNodeFull verdict → - Pingperfect5.8/10 · 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 Sep 2026