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Head-to-head · Astroneer Server Hosting

PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting vs Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting

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

PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting leads on 0 checks, Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting on 0, and 4 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 scorePingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting · 8.8/10

PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for astroneer server hosting: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

On supported platform, PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting gives you Cross_platform where Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting offers Steam.

PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting is the better fit for crossplay users who want mod support. Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting is the better fit for steam users wanting Workshop mod management.

  • PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting fits best

    Crossplay users who want mod support

  • Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting fits best

    Steam users wanting Workshop mod management

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Side by side

Feature PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #4 in Astroneer Server Hosting #6 in Astroneer Server Hosting
Best for Crossplay users who want mod support Steam users wanting Workshop mod management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $8.97/mo £9.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting 3/3 · Citadel Servers Astroneer Game Hosting 3/3
Mod support ✓ ✓
Automatic backups ✓ ✓
DDoS protection ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum player slots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platform Cross_platform Steam
File access Ftp Ftp
Control panel Not checked yet Other
Our review
Pros
  • Crossplay and mod support for PC and PlayStation players
  • Automated backups with one-click world restore
  • Dedicated DDR5 memory, DDoS protection, and FTP access
  • 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 free plan is available
  • Named plans start at 3 GB of memory
  • The service is managed through a 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

PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting provides hosted dedicated servers for persistent Astroneer multiplayer worlds. It is aimed at players running co-op sessions across PC and PlayStation, especially those who need crossplay, mod support,…

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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. PingPlayers Astroneer Server HostingAstroneer Server Hosting 8.8Paid
  2. Citadel Servers Astroneer Game HostingAstroneer Server Hosting 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Crossplay and mod support for PC and PlayStation players
    • Automated backups with one-click world restore
    • Dedicated DDR5 memory, DDoS protection, and FTP access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Named plans start at 3 GB of memory
    • The service is managed through a 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
  • PingPlayers Astroneer Server Hosting8.8/10 · Paid

    A crossplay-ready Astroneer host with mod support, backups, and flexible server sizing.

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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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