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Head-to-head · Colony Survival Server Hosting

ScalaCube vs Citadel Servers

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ScalaCube #2 in Colony Survival Server Hosting 8.1/10 Free plan · paid from $2/mo (excl. VAT) Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ScalaCube
Citadel Servers #4 in Colony Survival Server Hosting 7.7/10 Paid plans · price varies by game ✓ 3 of 3 features Try Citadel Servers

ScalaCube leads on 1 check, Citadel Servers on 3, and 0 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 scoreScalaCube · 8.1/10
  • Free planonly ScalaCube
  • Most featuresCitadel Servers · 3 of 3

ScalaCube scores higher on our rubric for colony survival server hosting: 8.1 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

ScalaCube offers free plan; Citadel Servers doesn't publish it. Citadel Servers offers mod support; ScalaCube doesn't publish it. Citadel Servers offers automatic backups; ScalaCube doesn't publish it. Citadel Servers offers ddos protection; ScalaCube doesn't publish it.

ScalaCube is the better fit for budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts. Citadel Servers is the better fit for colony Survival users wanting full server control.

  • ScalaCube fits best

    Budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts

  • Citadel Servers fits best

    Colony Survival users wanting full server control

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Side by side

Feature ScalaCube 8.1/10 Visit ↗ Citadel Servers 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 7.7
Ranking #2 in Colony Survival Server Hosting #4 in Colony Survival Server Hosting
Best for Budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts Colony Survival users wanting full server control
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $2/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ScalaCube 0/3 · Citadel Servers 3/3
Mod support Not published ✓ (best)
Automatic backups Not published ✓ (best)
DDoS protection Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Server locations Not published Not published
Control access Not published Not published
Player slots Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free Minecraft hosting includes DDoS protection and 24/7 support
  • Premium starts at $2/month with instant setup and unlimited player slots
  • Panel, file access, mods, backups and subdomain support are included
  • Manage server settings and files through a browser-based panel.
  • Console and FTP access support direct server administration.
  • Mod support, automated backups and DDoS protection are provided.
Cons
  • The named free and premium plans are specifically for Minecraft hosting
  • Colony Survival compatibility is not established by its stated game focus
  • The $2/month price is a starting price, not a complete plan comparison
  • Requires a paid hosting plan.
  • Mod support is limited to supported games.
  • Server management depends on Citadel's hosted infrastructure.
Our verdict

ScalaCube provides hosted game servers through a web-based control panel, with a free Minecraft option and paid hosting for multiplayer games. It is aimed at individual players and gaming groups that want server administration tools…

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Citadel Servers provides commercial hosting for Colony Survival game servers, aimed at individuals, gaming communities and larger groups that want managed infrastructure rather than operating a server machine themselves. The web-based…

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  1. ScalaCubeColony Survival Server Hosting 8.1Free plan · paid from $2/mo (excl. VAT)
  2. Citadel ServersColony Survival Server Hosting 7.7Paid plans · price varies by game

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ScalaCube — where it wins

    • Free Minecraft hosting includes DDoS protection and 24/7 support
    • Premium starts at $2/month with instant setup and unlimited player slots
    • Panel, file access, mods, backups and subdomain support are included

    Where it doesn't

    • The named free and premium plans are specifically for Minecraft hosting
    • Colony Survival compatibility is not established by its stated game focus
    • The $2/month price is a starting price, not a complete plan comparison

  • Citadel Servers — where it wins

    • Manage server settings and files through a browser-based panel.
    • Console and FTP access support direct server administration.
    • Mod support, automated backups and DDoS protection are provided.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid hosting plan.
    • Mod support is limited to supported games.
    • Server management depends on Citadel's hosted infrastructure.
  • ScalaCube8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $2/mo (excl. VAT)

    Low-cost game hosting with useful server tools, focused primarily on Minecraft.

    Visit ScalaCubeFull verdict →
  • Citadel Servers7.7/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game

    A hosted Colony Survival server with file, console and configuration controls.

    Try Citadel ServersFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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