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Head-to-head · Don't Starve Together Hosting

Akliz Game Server Hosting vs GPORTAL

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Akliz Game Server Hosting #2 in Don't Starve Together Hosting 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Akliz

Akliz Game Server Hosting leads on 2 checks, GPORTAL on 0, and 3 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 scoreAkliz Game Server Hosting · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresAkliz Game Server Hosting · 3 of 3

Akliz Game Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for don't starve together hosting: 9.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Akliz Game Server Hosting offers automatic backups; GPORTAL doesn't. Akliz Game Server Hosting leads on server locations: 5 locations versus 1 locations.

Akliz Game Server Hosting is the better fit for managed DST hosting with broad server controls. GPORTAL is the better fit for small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting.

  • Akliz Game Server Hosting fits best

    Managed DST hosting with broad server controls

  • GPORTAL fits best

    Small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting

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Side by side

Feature Akliz Game Server Hosting 9.3/10 Visit ↗ GPORTAL 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.1
Ranking #2 in Don't Starve Together Hosting #4 in Don't Starve Together Hosting
Best for Managed DST hosting with broad server controls Small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $10/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs, Email · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Akliz Game Server Hosting 3/3 · GPORTAL 1/3
Mod support ✓ ✓
Automatic backups ✓ (best) —
World-save transfer ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Player slots Not checked yet 6 players
Management model Managed Managed
Server locations 5 locations (best) 1 locations
Our review
Pros
  • Steam Workshop and server-file mod installation
  • Configurable automatic backups every 6, 12, or 24 hours
  • Unrestricted players, SFTP transfers, five selectable regions, and restarts
  • DST-specific cave configuration and Workshop mod guidance
  • 6- or 10-slot plans with web-based server management
  • NVMe hardware, 50 GB backup storage, and DDoS protection
Cons
  • No free plan; monthly plans start at $10
  • Lower tiers limit active servers and available RAM
  • Web-based platform rather than a desktop or mobile application
  • Backup creation is manual rather than automatic
  • Central Europe is the listed server location
  • No free plan is offered
Our verdict

Akliz Game Server Hosting provides managed Don't Starve Together hosting through a web-based Command Center. It is aimed at players, friend groups, modded communities, and larger server networks that want server administration handled…

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GPORTAL provides prepaid, managed Don't Starve Together hosting through its Gamecloud platform. It is aimed at small groups choosing between 6- and 10-slot servers, with web-based management, log access, and a Central Europe server…

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  1. Akliz Game Server HostingDon't Starve Together Hosting 9.3Paid
  2. GPORTALDon't Starve Together Hosting 8.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Akliz Game Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop and server-file mod installation
    • Configurable automatic backups every 6, 12, or 24 hours
    • Unrestricted players, SFTP transfers, five selectable regions, and restarts

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly plans start at $10
    • Lower tiers limit active servers and available RAM
    • Web-based platform rather than a desktop or mobile application
  • GPORTAL — where it wins

    • DST-specific cave configuration and Workshop mod guidance
    • 6- or 10-slot plans with web-based server management
    • NVMe hardware, 50 GB backup storage, and DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Backup creation is manual rather than automatic
    • Central Europe is the listed server location
    • No free plan is offered
  • Akliz Game Server Hosting9.3/10 · Paid

    A managed DST host with mods, backups, transfers, regions, and unrestricted players.

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  • GPORTAL8.1/10 · Paid

    A focused managed host for small DST groups that want straightforward server control.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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