Head-to-head · Hytale Server Hosting
GPORTAL vs PebbleHost
GPORTAL leads on 1 check, PebbleHost on 2, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGPORTAL · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting pricePebbleHost · $4/mo
GPORTAL scores higher on our rubric for hytale server hosting: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
PebbleHost is cheaper to start at $4/mo against $13.77/mo. PebbleHost is cheaper to start at $1/GB/mo against $3.44/GB/mo. GPORTAL leads on server locations: 12 locations versus 7 locations.
GPORTAL is the better fit for players who want CurseForge mods in a few clicks. PebbleHost is the better fit for budget servers for friends and small communities.
- GPORTAL fits best
Players who want CurseForge mods in a few clicks
- PebbleHost fits best
Budget servers for friends and small communities
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Side by side
| Feature | GPORTAL 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | PebbleHost 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Hytale Server Hosting | #7 in Hytale Server Hosting |
| Best for | Players who want CurseForge mods in a few clicks | Budget servers for friends and small communities |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $13.77/mo | $4/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Features GPORTAL 3/4 · PebbleHost 3/4 | ||
| Hypixel-approved host | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| One-click mods | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic backups | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Price per GB RAM | $3.44/GB/mo | $1/GB/mo (best) |
| Priced by | Per GB RAM | Per GB RAM |
| Entry RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Entry slots | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Server locations | 12 locations (best) | 7 locations |
| Money-back window | Not checked yet | 3 days |
| Control panel | GPORTAL web interface | PebbleHost game panel (custom) |
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| Our verdict | GPORTAL's Hytale servers carry an 'Official Hytale Verified' mark: the company says Hypixel Studios tested its servers and confirmed their performance. Plans are sold by RAM with unlimited slots: 4 GB for $13.77 per 30 days, with the first… Read the review → |
PebbleHost sells Hytale at $1 per GB of RAM on its budget plan, so a 4 GB server costs $4.00 a month, the lowest price in this list by a wide margin. Budget servers have unlimited slots, unmetered NVMe storage and 480 Gbps DDoS protection,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GPORTAL — where it wins
- 'Official Hytale Verified' after testing by Hypixel Studios
- CurseForge integration inside the web interface
- Unlimited slots and 12 locations, with three-day terms
Where it doesn't
- $13.77 per 30 days after a discounted first term
- Backups aren't described on the Hytale page
- Refunds limited to renewals within 72 hours or faults
PebbleHost — where it wins
- 4 GB for $4.00 a month, at $1 per GB
- One-click mod installation and daily backups
- Unlimited slots and a 72-hour money-back window
Where it doesn't
- Budget nodes use older CPUs such as the i9-9900K
- Budget locations are limited to North America, Europe and Australia
- Hourly backups and newer CPUs require the Premium plan
- GPORTAL8.7/10 · Paid
Official Hytale Verified servers: 4 GB with unlimited slots for $13.77, and CurseForge built into the panel.
Visit GPORTALFull verdict → - PebbleHost8.6/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
The cheapest Hytale server in this list: 4 GB for $4.00 on PebbleHost's $1-per-GB budget plan.
Visit PebbleHostFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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