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Head-to-head · Project Zomboid Server Hosting

Godlike.Host vs Skynode

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Godlike.Host #1 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 9.7/10 Paid Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Godlike
Skynode #8 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Skynode

Godlike.Host leads on 2 checks, Skynode on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGodlike.Host · 9.7/10
  • Free trialonly Godlike.Host
  • Most featuresSkynode · 3 of 3

Godlike.Host scores higher on our rubric for project zomboid server hosting: 9.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Godlike.Host leads on player slots: 40 versus 10. Godlike.Host leads on server locations: 10 versus 5.

Godlike.Host is the better fit for modded Project Zomboid servers with SFTP access. Skynode is the better fit for straightforward Project Zomboid hosting.

  • Godlike.Host fits best

    Modded Project Zomboid servers with SFTP access

  • Skynode fits best

    Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting

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Side by side

Feature Godlike.Host 9.7/10 Visit ↗ Skynode 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.7 8.6
Ranking #1 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting #8 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for Modded Project Zomboid servers with SFTP access Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial ✓ —
Money-back guarantee 3 days 3 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Godlike.Host 2/3 · Skynode 3/3
Mod support ✓ ✓
Steam Workshop Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated backups ✓ ✓
Specs
Player slots 40 (best) 10
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Server locations 10 (best) 5
Access controls Role-based Role-based
Our review
Pros
  • Built-in mod installer and updater, with mods, plugins, launch options and game version set in the panel
  • Up to three free backups a day with restore, DDoS protection and full SFTP access
  • 24/7/365 live chat or ticket support, with a stated twenty-minute average reply
  • Steam Workshop installation and mod support simplify server customization
  • Cloud backups, file management, and real-time console access are included
  • Role-based access, subusers, multiple locations, and DDoS protection support communities
Cons
  • The money-back guarantee is voluntary and covers a first purchase within 3 days (terms 5.3)
  • No phone support is listed; help comes by live chat or ticket
  • All listed plans provide 20 GB of NVMe storage
  • The listed integration is limited to Discord
  • Management is provided through a web platform
Our verdict

Godlike.Host sells Project Zomboid servers on a game page of their own, separate from its VPS range. Its Project Zomboid plans are Ultra (4 GB of RAM), Unstoppable (6 GB) and Rampage (8 GB), plus a custom option. Its feature list covers a…

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Skynode provides hosted Project Zomboid servers for individuals, friend groups, and gaming communities. Its offering centers on managed server infrastructure with a web control panel, file manager, real-time console, mod installation,…

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  1. Godlike.HostProject Zomboid Server Hosting 9.7Paid
  2. SkynodeProject Zomboid Server Hosting 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Godlike.Host — where it wins

    • Built-in mod installer and updater, with mods, plugins, launch options and game version set in the panel
    • Up to three free backups a day with restore, DDoS protection and full SFTP access
    • 24/7/365 live chat or ticket support, with a stated twenty-minute average reply

    Where it doesn't

    • The money-back guarantee is voluntary and covers a first purchase within 3 days (terms 5.3)
    • No phone support is listed; help comes by live chat or ticket

  • Skynode — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop installation and mod support simplify server customization
    • Cloud backups, file management, and real-time console access are included
    • Role-based access, subusers, multiple locations, and DDoS protection support communities

    Where it doesn't

    • All listed plans provide 20 GB of NVMe storage
    • The listed integration is limited to Discord
    • Management is provided through a web platform
  • Godlike.Host9.7/10 · Paid

    Godlike.Host — Project Zomboid servers with a free built-in mod installer, SFTP access and DDoS protection.

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  • Skynode8.6/10 · Paid

    Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting with Workshop tools, backups, and server controls.

    Visit SkynodeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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