Head-to-head · Colony Survival Server Hosting
ScalaCube vs Nodecraft
ScalaCube leads on 1 check, Nodecraft 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 featuresNodecraft · 3 of 3
ScalaCube scores higher on our rubric for colony survival server hosting: 8.1 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
ScalaCube offers free plan; Nodecraft doesn't. Nodecraft offers mod support; ScalaCube doesn't publish it. Nodecraft offers automatic backups; ScalaCube doesn't publish it. Nodecraft offers ddos protection; ScalaCube doesn't publish it.
ScalaCube is the better fit for budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts. Nodecraft is the better fit for colony Survival players seeking straightforward hosting.
- ScalaCube fits best
Budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts
- Nodecraft fits best
Colony Survival players seeking straightforward hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | ScalaCube 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Nodecraft 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Colony Survival Server Hosting | #5 in Colony Survival Server Hosting |
| Best for | Budget-conscious Minecraft server hosts | Colony Survival players seeking straightforward hosting |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Email, Docs · 24/7 | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features ScalaCube 0/3 · Nodecraft 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Nodecraft provides hosted game servers managed through a web-based control panel, with explicit support for Colony Survival. It is designed for individual players, gaming groups, and communities that want managed cloud infrastructure… Read the review → |
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
Nodecraft — where it wins
- Colony Survival hosting with browser-based server management
- Console, FTP, and mod installation support
- Automated backups, DDoS protection, and multiple locations
Where it doesn't
- Management is delivered through the web platform
- No free plan is offered
- Support channels are limited to tickets and documentation
- 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 → - Nodecraft7.4/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
A managed Colony Survival host with practical controls, backups, and mod support.
Visit NodecraftFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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