MC-Node vs Servers4Gamers

MC-Node9.3Visit Servers4Gamers9.2Visit

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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Servers4Gamers #4 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 9.2/10 3-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Servers4Gamers

• MC-Node fits best

  Budget Build 42 servers

• Servers4Gamers fits best

  Large modded servers

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Side by side

Feature	MC-Node 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Servers4Gamers 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.2
Ranking	#3 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting	#4 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for	Budget Build 42 servers	Large modded servers
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features MC-Node 3/3 · Servers4Gamers 3/3
Mod support	✓	✓
Steam Workshop	✓	✓
Automated backups	✓	✓
Specs
Player slots	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
RAM	2 GB	3 GB (best)
Server locations	4 (best)	3
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	Build 42 support with one-click mods and Steam Workshop management Unlimited player slots, automated daily backups, and SFTP access Scheduled actions and role-based sub-user permissions
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	Paid service with no free plan Web-only management limits platform flexibility Plan selection is centered on RAM-based configurations
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 →	Servers4Gamers provides hosted Project Zomboid servers for players and small communities, with particular appeal for large modded servers. Its web control panel supports Project Zomboid Build 42, one-click game mod installation, Steam… 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

• Servers4Gamers — where it wins

  • Build 42 support with one-click mods and Steam Workshop management
  • Unlimited player slots, automated daily backups, and SFTP access
  • Scheduled actions and role-based sub-user permissions

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid service with no free plan
  • Web-only management limits platform flexibility
  • Plan selection is centered on RAM-based configurations

• MC-Node9.3/10 · Paid

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

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• Servers4Gamers9.2/10 · 3-day trial

  A strong fit for large modded servers needing backups, SFTP, and access controls.

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