Gravel Host vs MintServers

Gravel Host9.4Visit MintServers8.4Visit

Higher score Gravel Host #2 in Left 4 Dead 2 Server Hosting 9.4/10 72h refund · price varies by game ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Gravel Host

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MintServers #7 in Left 4 Dead 2 Server Hosting 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit MintServers

• Gravel Host fits best

  Modded L4D2 groups needing capable hosting

• MintServers fits best

  L4D2 mod and plugin users

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Side by side

Feature	Gravel Host 9.4/10 Visit ↗	MintServers 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Left 4 Dead 2 Server Hosting	#7 in Left 4 Dead 2 Server Hosting
Best for	Modded L4D2 groups needing capable hosting	L4D2 mod and plugin users
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$9.99/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	3 days	24 days
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Gravel Host 4/4 · MintServers 4/4
Mod support	✓	✓
Plugin support	✓	✓
File access	✓	✓
DDoS protection	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum player slots	4 slots	8 slots (best)
Server locations	15 locations (best)	10 locations
Our review
Pros	Deployment takes about 60 seconds with a browser-based control panel Supports Workshop campaigns, SourceMod, Metamod, and custom files Daily backups are retained for over three years with DDoS protection	MetaMod, SourceMod, plugin, and Workshop support Instant setup with file browsing and editing DDoS protection, 10 locations, and 24/7 support
Cons	There is no free plan Plan features vary substantially by player and mod requirements Advanced configurations require choosing a higher-tier plan	The category order flow lists a maximum of 8 player slots No free plan is available Cloud backups and priority support start with the MAX plan
Our verdict	Gravel Host provides dedicated Left 4 Dead 2 server hosting for friends, gaming groups, and community operators. Its service combines pre-installed server software with a browser-based control panel, FTP and file-manager access, server… Read the review →	MintServers provides hosted Left 4 Dead 2 servers for players, communities, and server administrators. Its feature set centers on practical server management: instant setup, a custom gaming control panel, file browsing and editing, server… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Gravel Host — where it wins

  • Deployment takes about 60 seconds with a browser-based control panel
  • Supports Workshop campaigns, SourceMod, Metamod, and custom files
  • Daily backups are retained for over three years with DDoS protection

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Plan features vary substantially by player and mod requirements
  • Advanced configurations require choosing a higher-tier plan

• MintServers — where it wins

  • MetaMod, SourceMod, plugin, and Workshop support
  • Instant setup with file browsing and editing
  • DDoS protection, 10 locations, and 24/7 support

  Where it doesn't

  • The category order flow lists a maximum of 8 player slots
  • No free plan is available
  • Cloud backups and priority support start with the MAX plan

• Gravel Host9.4/10 · 72h refund · price varies by game

  A focused L4D2 host for modded groups and community servers.

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• MintServers8.4/10 · Paid

  A mod-friendly L4D2 host with instant setup, monthly plans, and an 8-player cap.

  Visit MintServersFull verdict →