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Head-to-head · Core Keeper Server Hosting

AleForge Core Keeper Hosting vs GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score AleForge Core Keeper Hosting #3 in Core Keeper Server Hosting 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit AleForge

AleForge Core Keeper Hosting leads on 1 check, GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAleForge Core Keeper Hosting · 9.3/10
  • Free trialonly GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting
  • Most featuresAleForge Core Keeper Hosting · 3 of 4

AleForge Core Keeper Hosting scores higher on our rubric for core keeper server hosting: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

AleForge Core Keeper Hosting leads on server locations: 7 locations versus 2 locations.

AleForge Core Keeper Hosting is the better fit for modded groups needing global coverage. GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting is the better fit for crossplay groups wanting a trial.

  • AleForge Core Keeper Hosting fits best

    Modded groups needing global coverage

  • GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting fits best

    Crossplay groups wanting a trial

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Side by side

Feature AleForge Core Keeper Hosting 9.3/10 Visit ↗ GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #3 in Core Keeper Server Hosting #7 in Core Keeper Server Hosting
Best for Modded groups needing global coverage Crossplay groups wanting a trial
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $7.50/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 2 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business
Features AleForge Core Keeper Hosting 3/4 · GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting 2/4
Automatic backups ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mod support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cross-play support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Player slots Not checked yet 4 players
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Server locations 7 locations (best) 2 locations
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited player slots with full Core Keeper mod support
  • Automatic 12-hour backups with offsite restoration
  • DDoS protection, monitoring, and seven listed locations
  • Cross-play across Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG
  • Native Linux deployment with automatic game updates
  • Browser controls, SFTP access, and DDoS protection
Cons
  • There is no free plan
  • Standard plans include four user backups, versus six on Premium
  • Listed plans range from 3GB to 5GB of RAM
  • The trial lasts two days rather than providing an ongoing free plan
  • Miner supports up to four players
  • Hosting regions are limited to Europe and North America
Our verdict

AleForge Core Keeper Hosting provides managed cloud servers for multiplayer Core Keeper communities. It is aimed at groups that want unlimited player slots, mod support, selectable worldwide server locations, and a web-based management…

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GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting provides managed dedicated servers for groups that want a persistent shared Core Keeper world without running a gaming PC or administering Linux. It is aimed at players using Steam, Epic Games Store,…

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  1. AleForge Core Keeper HostingCore Keeper Server Hosting 9.3Paid
  2. GHosting Core Keeper Server HostingCore Keeper Server Hosting 8.72-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AleForge Core Keeper Hosting — where it wins

    • Unlimited player slots with full Core Keeper mod support
    • Automatic 12-hour backups with offsite restoration
    • DDoS protection, monitoring, and seven listed locations

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Standard plans include four user backups, versus six on Premium
    • Listed plans range from 3GB to 5GB of RAM
  • GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Cross-play across Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and GOG
    • Native Linux deployment with automatic game updates
    • Browser controls, SFTP access, and DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • The trial lasts two days rather than providing an ongoing free plan
    • Miner supports up to four players
    • Hosting regions are limited to Europe and North America
  • AleForge Core Keeper Hosting9.3/10 · Paid

    A flexible Core Keeper host for modded groups that need backups and global locations.

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  • GHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting8.7/10 · 2-day trial

    A focused Core Keeper host with cross-play, Linux deployment, and a two-day trial.

    Visit GHostingFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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