Renzom vs Skynode

Renzom9.0Visit SSkynode8.6Visit

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

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S Skynode #8 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Skynode

• Renzom fits best

  Build 41 and 42 flexibility

• Skynode fits best

  Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting

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Side by side

Feature	Renzom 9.0/10 Visit ↗	SSkynode 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting	#8 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for	Build 41 and 42 flexibility	Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€9.96/mo	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Renzom 3/3 · Skynode 3/3
Mod support	✓	✓
Steam Workshop	✓	✓
Automated backups	✓	✓
Specs
Player slots	10	10
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Server locations	1	5 (best)
Access controls	Role-based	Role-based
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 installation and mod support simplify server customization Cloud backups, file management, and real-time console access are included Role-based access, subusers, multiple locations, and DDoS protection support communities
Cons	Starting price is €9.96 per month Servers are hosted in one location No free plan is available	All listed plans provide 20 GB of NVMe storage The listed integration is limited to Discord Management is provided through a web platform
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 →	Skynode provides hosted Project Zomboid servers for individuals, friend groups, and gaming communities. Its offering centers on managed server infrastructure with a web control panel, file manager, real-time console, mod installation,… 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

• Skynode — where it wins

  • Steam Workshop installation and mod support simplify server customization
  • Cloud backups, file management, and real-time console access are included
  • Role-based access, subusers, multiple locations, and DDoS protection support communities

  Where it doesn't

  • All listed plans provide 20 GB of NVMe storage
  • The listed integration is limited to Discord
  • Management is provided through a web platform

• Renzom9.0/10 · Paid

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

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• SSkynode8.6/10 · Paid

  Straightforward Project Zomboid hosting with Workshop tools, backups, and server controls.

  Visit SkynodeFull verdict →