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Head-to-head · SCUM Server Hosting

Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting vs Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side

Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting leads on 0 checks, Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting on 0, and 5 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 scoreCitadel Servers SCUM Hosting · 9.2/10

Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting scores higher on our rubric for scum server hosting: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

On control panel, Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting gives you Other where Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting offers Tcadmin.

Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting is the better fit for established SCUM server operators. Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting is the better fit for mod-heavy communities wanting global reach.

  • Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting fits best

    Established SCUM server operators

  • Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting fits best

    Mod-heavy communities wanting global reach

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Side by side

Feature Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #3 in SCUM Server Hosting #4 in SCUM Server Hosting
Best for Established SCUM server operators Mod-heavy communities wanting global reach
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $12.73/unit/mo
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting 4/4 · Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting 4/4
SCUM support ✓ ✓
Mod support ✓ ✓
Automated backups ✓ ✓
Config controls ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum slots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server locations Not checked yet 10 locations
Control panel Tcadmin Other
Our review
Pros
  • Steam Workshop, manual mod uploads, and one-click mod installation
  • Scheduled scripts, integrated backups, and full FTP access
  • Server location switching with DDoS protection
  • One-click SCUM mod installation with automatic updates
  • Seven-day automatic offsite backups
  • Worldwide locations with live server monitoring
Cons
  • Focused on SCUM rather than broader game-server hosting needs
  • Requires a paid monthly hosting plan
  • The control panel is web-based rather than a native desktop app
  • Only one monthly SCUM plan is detailed
  • Player capacity varies by configuration
  • Support is provided through tickets and email
Our verdict

Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting provides paid, monthly SCUM game servers for players, communities, and server administrators. Operators can choose player slots and a server location, then manage the server through a web-based custom TCAdmin…

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Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting provides web-based hosted servers for SCUM players, clans and communities. It combines instant setup with a CP Deluxe control panel, live console access, FTP file management and configuration controls. The…

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  1. Citadel Servers SCUM HostingSCUM Server Hosting 9.2Paid
  2. Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server HostingSCUM Server Hosting 9.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop, manual mod uploads, and one-click mod installation
    • Scheduled scripts, integrated backups, and full FTP access
    • Server location switching with DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on SCUM rather than broader game-server hosting needs
    • Requires a paid monthly hosting plan
    • The control panel is web-based rather than a native desktop app
  • Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting — where it wins

    • One-click SCUM mod installation with automatic updates
    • Seven-day automatic offsite backups
    • Worldwide locations with live server monitoring

    Where it doesn't

    • Only one monthly SCUM plan is detailed
    • Player capacity varies by configuration
    • Support is provided through tickets and email
  • Citadel Servers SCUM Hosting9.2/10 · Paid

    A configurable SCUM host for established operators who need mod and server-management tools.

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  • Gaming Deluxe SCUM Server Hosting9.1/10 · Paid

    A focused SCUM host for mod-heavy communities that need worldwide locations and managed server tools.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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