Head-to-head · Unturned Server Hosting
Citadel Servers vs Gravel Host
Citadel Servers leads on 0 checks, Gravel Host on 3, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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 · 8.5/10
- Lowest starting priceGravel Host · $5.99/mo
- Most featuresCitadel Servers · 4 of 4
Citadel Servers scores higher on our rubric for unturned server hosting: 8.5 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.
Gravel Host is cheaper to start at $5.99/mo against $8.06/mo. On priced by, Gravel Host gives you Fixed bundle where Citadel Servers offers Per slot. Gravel Host leads on entry slots: 12 slots versus 8 slots. Gravel Host leads on money-back window: 3 days versus 0 days.
Citadel Servers is the better fit for map-hopping servers with plugin economies. Gravel Host is the better fit for budget servers that want slots and RAM together.
- Citadel Servers fits best
Map-hopping servers with plugin economies
- Gravel Host fits best
Budget servers that want slots and RAM together
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Side by side
| Feature | Citadel Servers 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Gravel Host 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #6 in Unturned Server Hosting | #9 in Unturned Server Hosting |
| Best for | Map-hopping servers with plugin economies | Budget servers that want slots and RAM together |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $8.06/mo | $5.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Features Citadel Servers 4/4 · Gravel Host 2/4 | ||
| RocketMod / OpenMod | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| One-click mods | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Price per GB RAM | Paid plans · price varies by game | $1.50/GB/mo |
| Priced by | Per slot | Fixed bundle |
| Entry RAM | Not checked yet | 4 GB |
| Entry slots | 8 slots | 12 slots (best) |
| Server locations | 29 locations | Not checked yet |
| Money-back window | 0 days | 3 days (best) |
| Control panel | TCAdmin (customised) | Gravel Host game panel (custom) |
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| Our verdict | Citadel Servers advertises Unturned from $0.43 per slot; in the order form the minimum is eight slots for $8.06 a month, ten slots for $9.19 and 48 slots for $29.90, with 3 to 10% off longer terms. The cart offers 29 locations across the… Read the review → |
Gravel Host gives Unturned both slots and memory at a low price: twelve slots with 4 GB of RAM for $5.99 a month, 24 slots with 6 GB for $8.99, and 48 slots with 8 GB for $12.99, with 10 to 15% off longer terms. Free automatic backups and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Citadel Servers — where it wins
- One-click RocketMod and uMod installs
- More than 25 custom maps included, switchable in one click
- MySQL database manager and 29 locations
Where it doesn't
- No refunds on game servers under Citadel's terms
- Some locations add a monthly surcharge
- The panel is a customized TCAdmin
Gravel Host — where it wins
- 12 slots and 4 GB of RAM for $5.99
- 48 slots and 8 GB for $12.99 on the biggest plan
- Free automatic backups and DDoS protection
Where it doesn't
- Mod and plugin details on the page look generic
- No location list, only regions
- You can't trial the server before paying
- Citadel Servers8.5/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
Eight Unturned slots for $8.06 with one-click RocketMod and uMod, 25+ custom maps and 29 locations.
Visit CitadelFull verdict → - Gravel Host8.1/10 · 72h refund · price varies by game
Twelve Unturned slots and 4 GB for $5.99, with free automatic backups and a 72-hour money-back policy.
Visit Gravel HostFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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