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Head-to-head · Icarus Server Hosting

PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting vs RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting #7 in Icarus Server Hosting 8.4/10 2-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit PingPerfect
RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting #8 in Icarus Server Hosting 8.2/10 1-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit RocketNode

PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting leads on 1 check, RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting on 0, 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 scorePingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting · 8.4/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresPingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting · 2 of 2

PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for icarus server hosting: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

On file access, RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting gives you Panel where PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting offers Sftp. PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting leads on server locations: 20 locations versus 12 locations.

PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting is the better fit for groups needing broad regions and support. RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting is the better fit for groups wanting simple, low-cost deployment.

  • PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting fits best

    Groups needing broad regions and support

  • RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting fits best

    Groups wanting simple, low-cost deployment

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Side by side

Feature PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting 8.4/10 Visit ↗ RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #7 in Icarus Server Hosting #8 in Icarus Server Hosting
Best for Groups needing broad regions and support Groups wanting simple, low-cost deployment
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $8/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 2 days 1 days
Free trial length 2 days 1 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market
Features PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting 2/2 · RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting 0/2
Automated backups ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mod support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Player slots 4 players Not checked yet
RAM allocation 9 GB Not checked yet
File access Sftp Panel
Server locations 20 locations (best) 12 locations
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Prospect missions and persistent Open World servers
  • Includes nightly offsite backups, mod tools, and SFTP access
  • Offers 20 locations with 24/7 ticket support
  • $8 monthly Icarus hosting with a one-day trial
  • Apollo Panel, file manager, and Launchpad installer
  • DDoS protection, 12 locations, and 24/7 support
Cons
  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 2 days
  • Standard plans are sized for 4 or 8 player slots
  • Web-only access may not suit teams seeking other platforms
  • Only one listed plan limits visible tier choice
  • The one-day trial leaves little time for evaluation
  • The product page uses both “coming soon” and “just launched” wording
Our verdict

PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting provides managed dedicated servers for groups running ICARUS Prospect missions or persistent Open World sessions. It combines a browser-based game panel with automated updates, backup scheduling, mod…

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RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting provides dedicated Icarus game servers for players and communities that want a managed deployment rather than an unspecified hosting environment. The offering is web-based and centers on Apollo Panel server…

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  1. PingPerfect Icarus Server HostingIcarus Server Hosting 8.42-day trial
  2. RocketNode Icarus Server HostingIcarus Server Hosting 8.21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Supports Prospect missions and persistent Open World servers
    • Includes nightly offsite backups, mod tools, and SFTP access
    • Offers 20 locations with 24/7 ticket support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the free trial lasts 2 days
    • Standard plans are sized for 4 or 8 player slots
    • Web-only access may not suit teams seeking other platforms
  • RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting — where it wins

    • $8 monthly Icarus hosting with a one-day trial
    • Apollo Panel, file manager, and Launchpad installer
    • DDoS protection, 12 locations, and 24/7 support

    Where it doesn't

    • Only one listed plan limits visible tier choice
    • The one-day trial leaves little time for evaluation
    • The product page uses both “coming soon” and “just launched” wording
  • PingPerfect Icarus Server Hosting8.4/10 · 2-day trial

    A flexible Icarus host for small groups that want support and broad location choice.

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  • RocketNode Icarus Server Hosting8.2/10 · 1-day trial

    A low-cost Icarus server option with useful management tools, support, and a short trial.

    Visit RocketNodeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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