Head-to-head · 7 Days to Die Server Hosting
BisectHosting vs Nodecraft
BisectHosting leads on 0 checks, Nodecraft on 4, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 11 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBisectHosting · 8.9/10
- Lowest starting priceNodecraft · $11.92/mo
- Free trialonly Nodecraft
- Most featuresNodecraft · 4 of 4
BisectHosting scores higher on our rubric for 7 days to die server hosting: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Nodecraft is cheaper to start at $11.92/mo against $11.99/mo. Nodecraft is cheaper to start at $2.98/GB/mo against $3/GB/mo. Nodecraft leads on server locations: 27 locations versus 21 locations. Nodecraft leads on money-back window: 7 days versus 3 days.
BisectHosting is the better fit for small groups running a big overhaul mod. Nodecraft is the better fit for groups that switch between vanilla and modded runs.
- BisectHosting fits best
Small groups running a big overhaul mod
- Nodecraft fits best
Groups that switch between vanilla and modded runs
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Side by side
| Feature | BisectHosting 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Nodecraft 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in 7 Days to Die Server Hosting | #6 in 7 Days to Die Server Hosting |
| Best for | Small groups running a big overhaul mod | Groups that switch between vanilla and modded runs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $11.99/mo | $11.92/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Features BisectHosting 3/4 · Nodecraft 4/4 | ||
| Console crossplay | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| One-click mods | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Price per GB RAM | $3/GB/mo | $2.98/GB/mo (best) |
| Priced by | Per GB RAM | Per GB RAM |
| Entry RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Entry slots | 5 slots | Not checked yet |
| Server locations | 21 locations | 27 locations (best) |
| Money-back window | 3 days | 7 days (best) |
| Control panel | Starbase (custom) | Nodecraft control panel (in-house) |
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| Our verdict | BisectHosting starts 7 Days to Die at 4 GB of RAM for $11.99 a month, sized for one to five players on small worlds, then 8 GB for $23.99 and 10 GB for $29.99 for groups of up to sixteen. Each plan is a BisectOne server with the game… Read the review → |
Nodecraft sells 7 Days to Die in two flavours. Budget 'Wake & Play' servers sleep when nobody is online and cost $11.92 a month for 4 GB, $23.84 for 8 GB and $29.80 for 10 GB; Premium servers stay up around the clock with a static IP for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BisectHosting — where it wins
- One-click installs for Darkness Falls and Undead Legacy
- Built-in config editor and automatic updates
- 21 locations and swaps to 110+ other games
Where it doesn't
- 4 GB suits one to five players; sixteen need $29.99
- Crossplay isn't mentioned on the 7 Days to Die page
- Free backups reach back only three days
Nodecraft — where it wins
- Crossplay toggle for PC, Xbox and PS5 players
- uMod pre-installed; one click swaps vanilla and modded builds
- Free trial, then a 7-day money-back window
Where it doesn't
- Budget servers hibernate; always-on 4 GB costs $19.98
- Overhaul mods such as Darkness Falls go in over FTP
- 10 GB for a modded world is $29.80 even on Budget
- BisectHosting8.9/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
7 Days to Die from $11.99 for 4 GB, with one-click Darkness Falls and Undead Legacy and 21 locations.
Visit BisectHostingFull verdict → - Nodecraft8.7/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
7 Days to Die from $11.92 for 4 GB, with a crossplay toggle, pre-installed uMod and a free trial.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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