MC-Node vs Renzom

MC-Node9.3Visit Renzom9.0Visit

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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Renzom #6 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Renzom

• MC-Node fits best

  Budget Build 42 servers

• Renzom fits best

  Build 41 and 42 flexibility

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Side by side

Feature	MC-Node 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Renzom 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#3 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting	#6 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for	Budget Build 42 servers	Build 41 and 42 flexibility
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	€9.96/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market
Features MC-Node 3/3 · Renzom 3/3
Mod support	✓	✓
Steam Workshop	✓	✓
Automated backups	✓	✓
Specs
Player slots	Not checked yet	10
RAM	2 GB	4 GB (best)
Server locations	4 (best)	1
Access controls	Role-based	Role-based
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	Supports both Project Zomboid Build 41 and Build 42 Steam Workshop configuration through startup variables Daily backups, live RAM upgrades, SFTP, and role-based access
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	Starting price is €9.96 per month Servers are hosted in one location No free plan is available
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 →	Renzom provides hosted Project Zomboid dedicated servers managed through a browser-based control panel. It is aimed at small groups and larger modded communities that need configurable memory, Steam Workshop support, file access, console… 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

• Renzom — where it wins

  • Supports both Project Zomboid Build 41 and Build 42
  • Steam Workshop configuration through startup variables
  • Daily backups, live RAM upgrades, SFTP, and role-based access

  Where it doesn't

  • Starting price is €9.96 per month
  • Servers are hosted in one location
  • No free plan is available

• MC-Node9.3/10 · Paid

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

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• Renzom9.0/10 · Paid

  Flexible Build 41 and 42 hosting with strong server controls, starting at €9.96/month.

  Visit RenzomFull verdict →