MC-Node vs Skynode

MC-Node9.3Visit SSkynode8.6Visit

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

vs

S Skynode #8 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Skynode

• MC-Node fits best

  Budget Build 42 servers

• Skynode fits best

  Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	MC-Node 9.3/10 Visit ↗	SSkynode 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting	#8 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for	Budget Build 42 servers	Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features MC-Node 3/3 · Skynode 3/3
Mod support	✓	✓
Steam Workshop	✓	✓
Automated backups	✓	✓
Specs
Player slots	Not checked yet	10
RAM	2 GB	4 GB (best)
Server locations	4	5 (best)
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	Steam Workshop installation and mod support simplify server customization Cloud backups, file management, and real-time console access are included Role-based access, subusers, multiple locations, and DDoS protection support communities
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	All listed plans provide 20 GB of NVMe storage The listed integration is limited to Discord Management is provided through a web platform
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 →	Skynode provides hosted Project Zomboid servers for individuals, friend groups, and gaming communities. Its offering centers on managed server infrastructure with a web control panel, file manager, real-time console, mod installation,… 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

• Skynode — where it wins

  • Steam Workshop installation and mod support simplify server customization
  • Cloud backups, file management, and real-time console access are included
  • Role-based access, subusers, multiple locations, and DDoS protection support communities

  Where it doesn't

  • All listed plans provide 20 GB of NVMe storage
  • The listed integration is limited to Discord
  • Management is provided through a web platform

• MC-Node9.3/10 · Paid

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

  Visit MC-NodeFull verdict →
• SSkynode8.6/10 · Paid

  Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting with Workshop tools, backups, and server controls.

  Visit SkynodeFull verdict →