Head-to-head · Arma Reforger Server Hosting
Host Havoc vs ZAP-Hosting
Host Havoc leads on 1 check, ZAP-Hosting on 1, 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 scoreHost Havoc · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceZAP-Hosting · $7.93/mo
- Most featuresHost Havoc · 4 of 4
Host Havoc scores higher on our rubric for arma reforger server hosting: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.
ZAP-Hosting is cheaper to start at $7.93/mo against $20/mo. Host Havoc leads on locations: 14 locations versus 8 locations.
Host Havoc is the better fit for large Conflict servers that mix PC and console. ZAP-Hosting is the better fit for owners who want to own a server outright.
- Host Havoc fits best
Large Conflict servers that mix PC and console
- ZAP-Hosting fits best
Owners who want to own a server outright
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Side by side
| Feature | Host Havoc 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | ZAP-Hosting 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Arma Reforger Server Hosting | #9 in Arma Reforger Server Hosting |
| Best for | Large Conflict servers that mix PC and console | Owners who want to own a server outright |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $20/mo | $7.93/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Host Havoc 4/4 · ZAP-Hosting 3/4 | ||
| Console crossplay | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Workshop mods | ✓ | ✓ |
| Arma 3 too | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Entry slots | 40 slots | Not checked yet |
| Entry RAM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Locations | 14 locations (best) | 8 locations |
| Refund window | 3 days | Not checked yet |
| Priced by | Per player slot | Fixed plans; lifetime one-off option |
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| Our verdict | Host Havoc's Reforger page explains both routes to a server, which makes it useful even before you buy. On its hosting, you pick 40 to 128 slots and a region, the server deploys on the latest build, and the panel toggles Xbox, PlayStation… Read the review → |
ZAP-Hosting lists Arma Reforger at $7.93 a month on its product page, the lowest regular price we found, and at $8.00 on its game list; one banner on the same page even shows $0.00, so confirm the figure in the configurator. As with its… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Host Havoc — where it wins
- Toggle Xbox, PlayStation and PC crossplay without editing JSON
- Workshop mods install from the panel and reach every player
- Guides for Workshop mods, scenarios and scheduled restarts
Where it doesn't
- 40-slot minimum at $20 a month
- Its satisfaction guarantee lasts 72 hours
- No free trial for Reforger
ZAP-Hosting — where it wins
- Lowest regular Reforger price we found at $7.93 a month
- Lifetime purchase as an alternative to monthly billing
- Arma 3 and several Arma 3 mods available alongside
Where it doesn't
- Its pages show $0.00, $7.93 and $8.00 for the same product
- No slot count or RAM beside the entry price
- No crossplay guidance on the Reforger page
- Host Havoc9.1/10 · Per slot · 72-hour guarantee
Reforger servers from 40 slots with crossplay toggles for Xbox, PlayStation and PC, and panel-installed mods.
Visit Host HavocFull verdict → - ZAP-Hosting8.2/10 · Lifetime option · price varies by game
Reforger from about $8 a month or as a one-off lifetime server, with Arma 3 variants and game cloud switching.
Visit ZAP-HostingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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