Head-to-head · Hytale Server Hosting
Nitrado vs PebbleHost
Nitrado leads on 1 check, PebbleHost on 2, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNitrado · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting pricePebbleHost · $4/mo
- Most featuresNitrado · 4 of 4
Nitrado scores higher on our rubric for hytale server hosting: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
PebbleHost is cheaper to start at $4/mo against $12.99/mo. PebbleHost is cheaper to start at $1/GB/mo against $3.25/GB/mo. Nitrado leads on server locations: 9 locations versus 7 locations.
Nitrado is the better fit for groups that want the studio's own launch partner. PebbleHost is the better fit for budget servers for friends and small communities.
- Nitrado fits best
Groups that want the studio's own launch partner
- PebbleHost fits best
Budget servers for friends and small communities
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Side by side
| Feature | Nitrado 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | PebbleHost 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Hytale Server Hosting | #7 in Hytale Server Hosting |
| Best for | Groups that want the studio's own launch partner | Budget servers for friends and small communities |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $12.99/mo | $4/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Features Nitrado 4/4 · PebbleHost 3/4 | ||
| Hypixel-approved host | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| One-click mods | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Price per GB RAM | $3.25/GB/mo | $1/GB/mo (best) |
| Priced by | Per GB RAM | Per GB RAM |
| Entry RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Entry slots | 4 slots | Not checked yet |
| Server locations | 9 locations (best) | 7 locations |
| Money-back window | Not checked yet | 3 days |
| Control panel | Nitrado web interface | PebbleHost game panel (custom) |
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| Our verdict | Nitrado is one of the two hosts Hypixel Studios names as an official launch partner for Hytale, with a quote from the studio's leadership on the page, and it sells the game by RAM: 4 GB for $12.99 per 30 days, recommended for up to four… Read the review → |
PebbleHost sells Hytale at $1 per GB of RAM on its budget plan, so a 4 GB server costs $4.00 a month, the lowest price in this list by a wide margin. Budget servers have unlimited slots, unmetered NVMe storage and 480 Gbps DDoS protection,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nitrado — where it wins
- Named by Hypixel Studios as an official launch partner
- Mod Manager installs asset packs and plugins from the web interface
- Free automated daily backups, restorable from the panel
Where it doesn't
- No satisfaction refund under Nitrado's US terms
- Nine data centers, fewer than several rivals
- 4 GB is recommended for up to four players
PebbleHost — where it wins
- 4 GB for $4.00 a month, at $1 per GB
- One-click mod installation and daily backups
- Unlimited slots and a 72-hour money-back window
Where it doesn't
- Budget nodes use older CPUs such as the i9-9900K
- Budget locations are limited to North America, Europe and Australia
- Hourly backups and newer CPUs require the Premium plan
- Nitrado9.2/10 · Per slot · 3 to 365-day runtimes
Hytale's official launch and development partner: 4 GB for $12.99, a Mod Manager and free daily backups.
Visit NitradoFull verdict → - PebbleHost8.6/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
The cheapest Hytale server in this list: 4 GB for $4.00 on PebbleHost's $1-per-GB budget plan.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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