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Head-to-head · DayZ Server Hosting

PingByte DayZ Hosting vs The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting

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

PingByte DayZ Hosting leads on 1 check, The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePingByte DayZ Hosting · 9.0/10

PingByte DayZ Hosting scores higher on our rubric for dayz server hosting: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

PingByte DayZ Hosting leads on player slots: 60 slots versus 10 slots. On server locations, PingByte DayZ Hosting gives you Multiple regions where The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting offers Single region.

PingByte DayZ Hosting is the better fit for large communities on a low monthly budget. The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting is the better fit for established communities needing rich configuration.

  • PingByte DayZ Hosting fits best

    Large communities on a low monthly budget

  • The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting fits best

    Established communities needing rich configuration

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Side by side

Feature PingByte DayZ Hosting 9.0/10 Visit ↗ The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #4 in DayZ Server Hosting #6 in DayZ Server Hosting
Best for Large communities on a low monthly budget Established communities needing rich configuration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price £5.65/mo $9/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Tickets, Docs Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PingByte DayZ Hosting 4/4 · The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting 4/4
Mod support ✓ ✓
Map configuration ✓ ✓
Automated backups ✓ ✓
Player administration ✓ ✓
Specs
Player slots 60 slots (best) 10 slots
Backup retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server locations Multiple regions Single region
Our review
Pros
  • Approximately 60-player capacity for £5.65 per month
  • Mods, custom economies, maps and event configuration
  • RCON, daily backups and DDoS protection included
  • Steam Workshop, full mod, and plugin support
  • Custom maps, loot tables, economies, XML, and RCON tools
  • Automatic updates, backups, and browser-based administration
Cons
  • Only one backup slot is included
  • The displayed plan has approximately 60-player capacity
  • London and Singapore locations are listed as coming soon
  • No free plan
  • Server locations are limited to a single region
  • Advanced hosting features require higher-priced plans
Our verdict

PingByte DayZ Hosting provides persistent dedicated DayZ servers for communities and server operators. The Standard / ByteBasic plan is priced at £5.65 per month and includes 8 GB RAM, 48 GB NVMe storage, approximately 60 players, one…

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The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting provides dedicated DayZ servers for individuals, gaming groups, and established communities. Its web-based service supports vanilla and modded servers, with Steam Workshop integration, custom loot and economy…

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  1. PingByte DayZ HostingDayZ Server Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. The Scrap Yard DayZ HostingDayZ Server Hosting 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PingByte DayZ Hosting — where it wins

    • Approximately 60-player capacity for £5.65 per month
    • Mods, custom economies, maps and event configuration
    • RCON, daily backups and DDoS protection included

    Where it doesn't

    • Only one backup slot is included
    • The displayed plan has approximately 60-player capacity
    • London and Singapore locations are listed as coming soon
  • The Scrap Yard DayZ Hosting — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop, full mod, and plugin support
    • Custom maps, loot tables, economies, XML, and RCON tools
    • Automatic updates, backups, and browser-based administration

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Server locations are limited to a single region
    • Advanced hosting features require higher-priced plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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