Head-to-head · FiveM Server Hosting
Nodecraft vs Sparked Host
Nodecraft leads on 2 checks, Sparked Host on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNodecraft · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceSparked Host · $4.78/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresNodecraft · 4 of 4
Nodecraft scores higher on our rubric for fivem server hosting: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Sparked Host is cheaper to start at $4.78/mo against $9.98/mo. Nodecraft offers cfx.re partner; Sparked Host doesn't. Nodecraft leads on refund window: 7 days versus 2 days.
Nodecraft is the better fit for first-time owners and servers moving from another host. Sparked Host is the better fit for QBCore or ESX servers on a small budget.
- Nodecraft fits best
First-time owners and servers moving from another host
- Sparked Host fits best
QBCore or ESX servers on a small budget
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Side by side
| Feature | Nodecraft 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Sparked Host 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in FiveM Server Hosting | #7 in FiveM Server Hosting |
| Best for | First-time owners and servers moving from another host | QBCore or ESX servers on a small budget |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9.98/mo | $4.78/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features Nodecraft 4/4 · Sparked Host 2/4 | ||
| Cfx.re partner | ✓ (best) | — |
| RedM hosting | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| txAdmin | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Entry slots | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Entry RAM | Not checked yet | 2 GB |
| Refund window | 7 days (best) | 2 days |
| Priced by | Per GB of RAM, sized by a player-count wizard | Per GB of RAM ($2.39/GB, Enterprise tier) |
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| Our verdict | Nodecraft is on Cfx.re's authorized partner list and calls itself an official Cfx.re server provider, and its FiveM page is built for people who have never run a server. A short wizard asks how many players you expect and whether you run… Read the review → |
Sparked Host prices FiveM on its Enterprise hardware, Ryzen 7950X-class CPUs with DDR5 and RAID 1 NVMe, at $2.39 per GB. The smallest plan has 2 GB, 2 vCPU and 50 GB of storage for $4.78 a month, the 6 GB best-seller costs $14.34, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nodecraft — where it wins
- Resources installer searches FiveM recipes inside the panel
- Free migration keeps resources, MLOs and the database intact
- 24-hour free trial, then a seven-day money-back guarantee
Where it doesn't
- Trials need phone verification and run while supplies last
- Its sizing wizard suggests $19.98 a month for a 20-player city
- Support desk hours are limited rather than round the clock
Sparked Host — where it wins
- 2 GB on Ryzen 7950X-class hardware for $4.78 a month
- Supports ESX, QBCore and vMenu frameworks plus txAdmin
- One-day free trial and a 48-hour refund guarantee
Where it doesn't
- Absent from the authorized partner list on fivem.net
- FiveM runs on the Enterprise tier only, with no budget option
- Plan upgrades are requested through a support ticket
- Nodecraft9.1/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
Official Cfx.re provider with a 24-hour trial, one-click resources, free migration and a seven-day refund.
Visit NodecraftFull verdict → - Sparked Host8.5/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
Ryzen 7950X-class FiveM servers from $4.78 for 2 GB, with a one-day trial, txAdmin and framework support.
Visit Sparked HostFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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