MC-Node vs Wabbanode

MC-Node9.3Visit Wabbanode9.1Visit

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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Wabbanode #5 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Wabbanode

• MC-Node fits best

  Budget Build 42 servers

• Wabbanode fits best

  Low-cost global hosting

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Side by side

Feature	MC-Node 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Wabbanode 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#3 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting	#5 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for	Budget Build 42 servers	Low-cost global hosting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$2.98/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market
Features MC-Node 3/3 · Wabbanode 3/3
Mod support	✓	✓
Steam Workshop	✓	✓
Automated backups	✓	✓
Specs
Player slots	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Server locations	4	12 (best)
Access controls	Role-based	Basic
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	Starts at $2.98/month with 2 GB RAM Includes Workshop, mod support, backups, and SFTP Offers 12 locations with DDoS protection
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	No free plan is available The listed plan begins with 2 GB RAM Access controls are limited to basic administration tools
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 →	Wabbanode provides managed Project Zomboid server hosting for groups of friends and gaming communities. Its web-based service combines configurable RAM, unlimited player slots, Steam Workshop and mod support, automatic world backups, SFTP… 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

• Wabbanode — where it wins

  • Starts at $2.98/month with 2 GB RAM
  • Includes Workshop, mod support, backups, and SFTP
  • Offers 12 locations with DDoS protection

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The listed plan begins with 2 GB RAM
  • Access controls are limited to basic administration tools

• MC-Node9.3/10 · Paid

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

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• Wabbanode9.1/10 · Paid

  Affordable monthly hosting with backups, administration tools, and flexible RAM.

  Visit WabbanodeFull verdict →