Renzom vs Pine Hosting

Renzom9.0Visit Pine Hosting8.4Visit

Higher score Renzom #6 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Renzom

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Pine Hosting #9 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Pine Hosting

• Renzom fits best

  Build 41 and 42 flexibility

• Pine Hosting fits best

  Mobile-managed modded servers

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Side by side

Feature	Renzom 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Pine Hosting 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting	#9 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for	Build 41 and 42 flexibility	Mobile-managed modded servers
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€9.96/mo	$11.50/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Tickets, Community · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Renzom 3/3 · Pine Hosting 3/3
Mod support	✓	✓
Steam Workshop	✓	✓
Automated backups	✓	✓
Specs
Player slots	10	10
RAM	4 GB	5 GB (best)
Server locations	1	Not checked yet
Access controls	Role-based	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports both Project Zomboid Build 41 and Build 42 Steam Workshop configuration through startup variables Daily backups, live RAM upgrades, SFTP, and role-based access	Steam Workshop collections and mod management simplify modded servers. Web, iOS, and Android access supports mobile administration. Backups, updates, scheduled tasks, SFTP, and DDoS protection are included.
Cons	Starting price is €9.96 per month Servers are hosted in one location No free plan is available	There is no free plan for testing the service before purchase. The Essential plan includes 10 slots and 5 GB RAM. Only Steam Workshop is listed as an integration.
Our verdict	Renzom provides hosted Project Zomboid dedicated servers managed through a browser-based control panel. It is aimed at small groups and larger modded communities that need configurable memory, Steam Workshop support, file access, console… Read the review →	Pine Hosting provides managed Project Zomboid server hosting for private groups, communities, and larger multiplayer networks. The service combines a web game control panel with console access, file management, SFTP, Workshop tools, a mod… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Renzom — where it wins

  • Supports both Project Zomboid Build 41 and Build 42
  • Steam Workshop configuration through startup variables
  • Daily backups, live RAM upgrades, SFTP, and role-based access

  Where it doesn't

  • Starting price is €9.96 per month
  • Servers are hosted in one location
  • No free plan is available

• Pine Hosting — where it wins

  • Steam Workshop collections and mod management simplify modded servers.
  • Web, iOS, and Android access supports mobile administration.
  • Backups, updates, scheduled tasks, SFTP, and DDoS protection are included.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan for testing the service before purchase.
  • The Essential plan includes 10 slots and 5 GB RAM.
  • Only Steam Workshop is listed as an integration.

• Renzom9.0/10 · Paid

  Flexible Build 41 and 42 hosting with strong server controls, starting at €9.96/month.

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• Pine Hosting8.4/10 · Paid

  A mobile-friendly managed host with strong mod tools and three monthly CPU tiers.

  Visit Pine HostingFull verdict →