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Head-to-head · Core Keeper Server Hosting

Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting vs GameServersKings

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

Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting leads on 2 checks, GameServersKings on 1, 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 scoreGame Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceGameServersKings · $7.80/mo
  • Most featuresGame Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting · 4 of 4

Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting scores higher on our rubric for core keeper server hosting: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

GameServersKings is cheaper to start at $7.80/mo against $11.99/mo. Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting leads on ram: 6 GB versus 4 GB. Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting leads on server locations: 14 locations versus 4 locations.

Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting is the better fit for crossplay groups wanting many regions. GameServersKings is the better fit for groups needing detailed server controls.

  • Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting fits best

    Crossplay groups wanting many regions

  • GameServersKings fits best

    Groups needing detailed server controls

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Side by side

Feature Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting 8.9/10 Visit ↗ GameServersKings 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #5 in Core Keeper Server Hosting #8 in Core Keeper Server Hosting
Best for Crossplay groups wanting many regions Groups needing detailed server controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $11.99/mo $7.80/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 7 days 3 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting 4/4 · GameServersKings 3/4
Automatic backups ✓ ✓
Mod support ✓ ✓
Cross-play support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Player slots Not checked yet 8 players
RAM 6 GB (best) 4 GB
Server locations 14 locations (best) 4 locations
Our review
Pros
  • Cross-play support across Steam, Xbox, and Windows
  • Daily backups with one-click restore and DDoS protection
  • 14 locations, mod.io support, and deployment under 60 seconds
  • FTP/SFTP, live console, resource graphs, and startup configuration
  • Automatic off-site backups plus on-demand and scheduled backup slots
  • Mod support, DDoS filtering, resource resizing, and four locations
Cons
  • Starts at $11.99 per month with no free plan
  • The control panel is browser-based
  • Higher tiers mainly add RAM and cost more
  • No free plan; all listed options are paid monthly plans
  • Core Keeper servers support up to eight players
  • The Core Keeper service has four available locations
Our verdict

Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting is managed server hosting for friend groups and larger communities. It supports Core Keeper across Steam, Xbox, and Windows, with cross-play documented by the vendor. Servers run continuously, and the…

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GameServersKings provides hosted Core Keeper servers for small gaming groups and communities. Its web-based control panel includes a live server console, resource graphs, a file manager, FTP/SFTP access, and a startup configuration editor.…

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  1. Game Host Bros Core Keeper HostingCore Keeper Server Hosting 8.9Paid
  2. GameServersKingsCore Keeper Server Hosting 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Game Host Bros Core Keeper Hosting — where it wins

    • Cross-play support across Steam, Xbox, and Windows
    • Daily backups with one-click restore and DDoS protection
    • 14 locations, mod.io support, and deployment under 60 seconds

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $11.99 per month with no free plan
    • The control panel is browser-based
    • Higher tiers mainly add RAM and cost more
  • GameServersKings — where it wins

    • FTP/SFTP, live console, resource graphs, and startup configuration
    • Automatic off-site backups plus on-demand and scheduled backup slots
    • Mod support, DDoS filtering, resource resizing, and four locations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; all listed options are paid monthly plans
    • Core Keeper servers support up to eight players
    • The Core Keeper service has four available locations

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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