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Head-to-head · Astroneer Server Hosting

Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting vs Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side

Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting leads on 0 checks, Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNitrado Astroneer Server Hosting · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresCitadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting · 3 of 3

Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for astroneer server hosting: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

On supported platform, Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting gives you Cross_platform where Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting offers Steam. Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting offers mod support; Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting doesn't. On file access, Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting gives you File_manager where Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting offers Ftp. On control panel, Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting gives you Other where Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting offers Proprietary.

Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting is the better fit for cross-platform groups wanting strong value. Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting is the better fit for steam users wanting Workshop mod management.

  • Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting fits best

    Cross-platform groups wanting strong value

  • Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting fits best

    Steam users wanting Workshop mod management

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Side by side

Feature Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Astroneer Server Hosting #6 in Astroneer Server Hosting
Best for Cross-platform groups wanting strong value Steam users wanting Workshop mod management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — £9.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market
Features Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting 2/3 · Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting 3/3
Mod support — ✓ (best)
Automatic backups ✓ ✓
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum player slots 8 players Not checked yet
Supported platform Cross_platform Steam
File access File_manager Ftp
Control panel Proprietary Other
Our review
Pros
  • Crossplay across PC, Xbox, PS4, and PS5
  • Daily backups, DDoS protection, and password controls
  • File browser, world uploads, and configuration-file editing
  • Steam Workshop support with one-click mod installation and updates
  • Scheduled server scripts, backups, FTP, and Tcadmin control panel
  • Instant setup, DDoS protection, and worldwide server locations
Cons
  • No modded Astroneer hosting support
  • Limited to eight concurrent players
  • Management is provided through the web platform
  • No free plan is available
  • The published offering centers on one Astroneer hosting plan
  • Server management is provided through a web-based control panel
Our verdict

Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting provides dedicated multiplayer servers for groups playing across PC, Xbox, PS4, and PS5. It supports up to eight concurrent players, making it suited to small groups that want a shared Astroneer world…

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Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting provides rented persistent multiplayer servers for Astroneer players and communities. It is aimed at Steam users who want a shared world without hosting from a local computer, while retaining control…

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  1. Nitrado Astroneer Server HostingAstroneer Server Hosting 9.4Paid
  2. Citadel Servers Astroneer Game HostingAstroneer Server Hosting 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Crossplay across PC, Xbox, PS4, and PS5
    • Daily backups, DDoS protection, and password controls
    • File browser, world uploads, and configuration-file editing

    Where it doesn't

    • No modded Astroneer hosting support
    • Limited to eight concurrent players
    • Management is provided through the web platform
  • Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop support with one-click mod installation and updates
    • Scheduled server scripts, backups, FTP, and Tcadmin control panel
    • Instant setup, DDoS protection, and worldwide server locations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The published offering centers on one Astroneer hosting plan
    • Server management is provided through a web-based control panel
  • Nitrado Astroneer Server Hosting9.4/10 · Paid

    A flexible eight-slot Astroneer server for mixed-platform groups.

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  • Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting8.5/10 · Paid

    A focused Astroneer host for Steam communities that want managed mods and server tools.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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