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Head-to-head · Icarus Server Hosting

Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting vs RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting #8 in Icarus Server Hosting 8.2/10 1-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit RocketNode

Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting leads on 2 checks, RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceKinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting · $4.99/mo
  • Free trialonly RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting
  • Most featuresKinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting · 2 of 2

Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for icarus server hosting: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting is cheaper to start at $4.99/mo against $8/mo. Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting leads on server locations: 15 locations versus 12 locations.

Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting is the better fit for budget-conscious Icarus groups needing deep controls. RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting is the better fit for groups wanting simple, low-cost deployment.

  • Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting fits best

    Budget-conscious Icarus groups needing deep controls

  • RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting fits best

    Groups wanting simple, low-cost deployment

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Side by side

Feature Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting 9.4/10 Visit ↗ RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.2
Ranking #1 in Icarus Server Hosting #8 in Icarus Server Hosting
Best for Budget-conscious Icarus groups needing deep controls Groups wanting simple, low-cost deployment
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $4.99/mo (best) $8/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 1 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting 2/2 · RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting 0/2
Automated backups ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mod support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Player slots Not checked yet Not checked yet
RAM allocation 4 GB Not checked yet
File access Not checked yet Panel
Server locations 15 locations (best) 12 locations
Our review
Pros
  • Eight monthly RAM plans from 4 GB to 26 GB
  • Backups, restore points, mods, scheduling, and live console tools
  • Panel and SFTP access across 15 published server locations
  • $8 monthly Icarus hosting with a one-day trial
  • Apollo Panel, file manager, and Launchpad installer
  • DDoS protection, 12 locations, and 24/7 support
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • The service is listed for web access
  • MySQL is the only listed integration
  • Only one listed plan limits visible tier choice
  • The one-day trial leaves little time for evaluation
  • The product page uses both “coming soon” and “just launched” wording
Our verdict

Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting provides managed hosting for Icarus individuals, small groups, and communities. Its monthly plans start at $4.99 for 4 GB of RAM and extend through 8 GB, 10 GB, 12 GB, 14 GB, 16 GB, 21 GB, and 26 GB…

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RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting provides dedicated Icarus game servers for players and communities that want a managed deployment rather than an unspecified hosting environment. The offering is web-based and centers on Apollo Panel server…

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  1. Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server HostingIcarus Server Hosting 9.4Paid
  2. RocketNode Icarus Server HostingIcarus Server Hosting 8.21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Eight monthly RAM plans from 4 GB to 26 GB
    • Backups, restore points, mods, scheduling, and live console tools
    • Panel and SFTP access across 15 published server locations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The service is listed for web access
    • MySQL is the only listed integration
  • RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting — where it wins

    • $8 monthly Icarus hosting with a one-day trial
    • Apollo Panel, file manager, and Launchpad installer
    • DDoS protection, 12 locations, and 24/7 support

    Where it doesn't

    • Only one listed plan limits visible tier choice
    • The one-day trial leaves little time for evaluation
    • The product page uses both “coming soon” and “just launched” wording
  • Kinetic Hosting Icarus Server Hosting9.4/10 · Paid

    A control-rich Icarus host with monthly RAM plans starting at $4.99.

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  • RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting8.2/10 · 1-day trial

    A low-cost Icarus server option with useful management tools, support, and a short trial.

    Visit RocketNodeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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