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Head-to-head · Insurgency Sandstorm Server Hosting

Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting vs XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting

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

Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting leads on 0 checks, XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm 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 scoreGame-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting · 9.6/10

Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting scores higher on our rubric for insurgency sandstorm server hosting: 9.6 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting is the better fit for most players wanting affordable, capable hosting. XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting is the better fit for groups wanting dedicated resources and map rotation.

  • Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting fits best

    Most players wanting affordable, capable hosting

  • XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting fits best

    Groups wanting dedicated resources and map rotation

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Side by side

Feature Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting 9.6/10 Visit ↗ XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.6 7.1
Ranking #1 in Insurgency Sandstorm Server Hosting #4 in Insurgency Sandstorm Server Hosting
Best for Most players wanting affordable, capable hosting Groups wanting dedicated resources and map rotation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €5.99/unit/mo $10/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting 4/4 · XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting 4/4
Game-specific support ✓ ✓
Mod support ✓ ✓
Custom map support ✓ ✓
Competitive configurations ✓ ✓
Specs
Player slots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server locations Germany (Falkenstein, Limburg); France (Roubaix) East Coast USA (NYC/Miami/Montreal); West Coast USA (Los Angeles); Germany; Australia/New Zealand; Singapore
Control panel Game-specific Game-specific
Our review
Pros
  • Dedicated servers with Mod.io, custom maps, and gameplay mods
  • Automated setup, browser control panel, and custom subdomain
  • Backups, 24/7 monitoring, and Germany or France locations
  • Plans include dedicated CPU threads and guaranteed RAM.
  • Mod management supports custom maps and map rotation.
  • Backups, DDoS protection and multiple regions are available.
Cons
  • Only Germany and France server locations are available
  • Paid-only offering with no free plan
  • The 28-player maximum is not tied specifically to the €5.99 plan
  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $10.
  • Resource allocations vary by tier, so larger setups cost more.
  • Player slots are configurable, but no numeric maximum is specified.
Our verdict

Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting provides dedicated servers for players who want a private, configurable home for standard or modded sessions. It supports up to 28 players, cooperative play against AI enemies, custom…

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XGamingServer hosts dedicated Insurgency: Sandstorm servers for groups that want control over resources, settings and maps. It suits small groups looking for a managed game server rather than self-hosting, with configurable player slots…

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  1. Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm HostingInsurgency Sandstorm Server Hosting 9.6Paid
  2. XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm Server HostingInsurgency Sandstorm Server Hosting 7.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting — where it wins

    • Dedicated servers with Mod.io, custom maps, and gameplay mods
    • Automated setup, browser control panel, and custom subdomain
    • Backups, 24/7 monitoring, and Germany or France locations

    Where it doesn't

    • Only Germany and France server locations are available
    • Paid-only offering with no free plan
    • The 28-player maximum is not tied specifically to the €5.99 plan
  • XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Plans include dedicated CPU threads and guaranteed RAM.
    • Mod management supports custom maps and map rotation.
    • Backups, DDoS protection and multiple regions are available.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $10.
    • Resource allocations vary by tier, so larger setups cost more.
    • Player slots are configurable, but no numeric maximum is specified.
  • Game-ServerHosting.com Insurgency: Sandstorm Hosting9.6/10 · Paid

    Affordable dedicated hosting with mods, backups, monitoring, and up to 28 players.

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  • XGamingServer Insurgency: Sandstorm Server Hosting7.1/10 · Paid

    Dedicated threads, guaranteed RAM, mods and map rotation from $10 per month.

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