MC-Node vs Pine Hosting

MC-Node9.3Visit Pine Hosting8.4Visit

Higher score MC-Node #3 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MC-Node

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Pine Hosting #9 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Pine Hosting

• MC-Node fits best

  Budget Build 42 servers

• Pine Hosting fits best

  Mobile-managed modded servers

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Side by side

Feature	MC-Node 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Pine Hosting 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting	#9 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for	Budget Build 42 servers	Mobile-managed modded servers
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$11.50/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Tickets, Community · 24/7
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MC-Node 3/3 · Pine Hosting 3/3
Mod support	✓	✓
Steam Workshop	✓	✓
Automated backups	✓	✓
Specs
Player slots	Not checked yet	10
RAM	2 GB	5 GB (best)
Server locations	4	Not checked yet
Access controls	Role-based	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Build 42 multiplayer with Steam Workshop mod and map installation Automatic backups with one-click restore, scheduled tasks and restarts Pterodactyl panel, SFTP, live logs and role-based access	Steam Workshop collections and mod management simplify modded servers. Web, iOS, and Android access supports mobile administration. Backups, updates, scheduled tasks, SFTP, and DDoS protection are included.
Cons	No free plan is available Player-slot limits are not stated The service is managed through a web panel rather than a native app	There is no free plan for testing the service before purchase. The Essential plan includes 10 slots and 5 GB RAM. Only Steam Workshop is listed as an integration.
Our verdict	MC-Node provides managed Project Zomboid server hosting for players and small communities. Its service supports Build 42 multiplayer, Steam Workshop mods and maps, and four selectable server locations. Every listed plan includes a… Read the review →	Pine Hosting provides managed Project Zomboid server hosting for private groups, communities, and larger multiplayer networks. The service combines a web game control panel with console access, file management, SFTP, Workshop tools, a mod… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MC-Node — where it wins

  • Build 42 multiplayer with Steam Workshop mod and map installation
  • Automatic backups with one-click restore, scheduled tasks and restarts
  • Pterodactyl panel, SFTP, live logs and role-based access

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Player-slot limits are not stated
  • The service is managed through a web panel rather than a native app

• Pine Hosting — where it wins

  • Steam Workshop collections and mod management simplify modded servers.
  • Web, iOS, and Android access supports mobile administration.
  • Backups, updates, scheduled tasks, SFTP, and DDoS protection are included.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan for testing the service before purchase.
  • The Essential plan includes 10 slots and 5 GB RAM.
  • Only Steam Workshop is listed as an integration.

• MC-Node9.3/10 · Paid

  A practical Build 42 host for budget-minded players and small communities.

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• Pine Hosting8.4/10 · Paid

  A mobile-friendly managed host with strong mod tools and three monthly CPU tiers.

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