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Head-to-head · Don't Starve Together Hosting

GPORTAL vs PingPerfect DayZ Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score GPORTAL #4 in Don't Starve Together Hosting 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit GPORTAL
PingPerfect DayZ Hosting #9 in Don't Starve Together Hosting 6.0/10 2-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit PingPerfect

GPORTAL leads on 0 checks, PingPerfect DayZ Hosting on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGPORTAL · 8.1/10
  • Free trialonly PingPerfect DayZ Hosting

GPORTAL scores higher on our rubric for don't starve together hosting: 8.1 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.

PingPerfect DayZ Hosting leads on player slots: 10 players versus 6 players.

GPORTAL is the better fit for small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting. PingPerfect DayZ Hosting is the better fit for modded survival-server administrators.

  • GPORTAL fits best

    Small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting

  • PingPerfect DayZ Hosting fits best

    Modded survival-server administrators

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Side by side

Feature GPORTAL 8.1/10 Visit ↗ PingPerfect DayZ Hosting 6.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 6.0
Ranking #4 in Don't Starve Together Hosting #9 in Don't Starve Together Hosting
Best for Small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting Modded survival-server administrators
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 2 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs, Email · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features GPORTAL 1/3 · PingPerfect DayZ Hosting 1/3
Mod support ✓ ✓
Automatic backups — Not checked yet
World-save transfer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Player slots 6 players 10 players (best)
Management model Managed Not checked yet
Server locations 1 locations Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • DST-specific cave configuration and Workshop mod guidance
  • 6- or 10-slot plans with web-based server management
  • NVMe hardware, 50 GB backup storage, and DDoS protection
  • Steam Workshop mod browsing and installation
  • Nightly offsite backups with scheduled restarts
  • FTP/SFTP and browser-based administration tools
Cons
  • Backup creation is manual rather than automatic
  • Central Europe is the listed server location
  • No free plan is offered
  • No free plan
  • Plans vary by hardware tier and slot count
  • Backup retention duration is not stated
Our verdict

GPORTAL provides prepaid, managed Don't Starve Together hosting through its Gamecloud platform. It is aimed at small groups choosing between 6- and 10-slot servers, with web-based management, log access, and a Central Europe server…

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PingPerfect DayZ Hosting provides hosted DayZ Standalone servers for gaming communities and server administrators. It supports configurable player slots, Steam Workshop mod installation, custom maps including Sakhal and community maps, and…

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  1. GPORTALDon't Starve Together Hosting 8.1Paid
  2. PingPerfect DayZ HostingDon't Starve Together Hosting 6.02-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GPORTAL — where it wins

    • DST-specific cave configuration and Workshop mod guidance
    • 6- or 10-slot plans with web-based server management
    • NVMe hardware, 50 GB backup storage, and DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Backup creation is manual rather than automatic
    • Central Europe is the listed server location
    • No free plan is offered
  • PingPerfect DayZ Hosting — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop mod browsing and installation
    • Nightly offsite backups with scheduled restarts
    • FTP/SFTP and browser-based administration tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Plans vary by hardware tier and slot count
    • Backup retention duration is not stated

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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