Sparked Host vs GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting

Sparked Host8.6Visit GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting7.8Visit

Higher score Sparked Host #3 in Mindustry Server Hosting 8.6/10 Paid plans · price varies by game Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Sparked Host

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GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting #6 in Mindustry Server Hosting 7.8/10 2-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit GHosting

• Sparked Host fits best

  Buyers seeking low-cost, multi-purpose hosting

• GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting fits best

  Small groups seeking a managed server with a trial

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Side by side

Feature	Sparked Host 8.6/10 Visit ↗	GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.8
Ranking	#3 in Mindustry Server Hosting	#6 in Mindustry Server Hosting
Best for	Buyers seeking low-cost, multi-purpose hosting	Small groups seeking a managed server with a trial
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$2/mo (best)	$5/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	1 days	2 days
Free trial length	1 days	2 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Web
Support	Tickets, Community, Live chat · 24/7	Email, Tickets
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Sparked Host 0/3 · GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting 2/3
Automatic backups	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mod support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
DDoS protection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
RAM allocation	Not checked yet	2 GB
Player slots	Not checked yet	10 players
Server locations	Not checked yet	2 locations
Our review
Pros	Starter web hosting begins at $2 per month, billed monthly. KVM VPS plans include full root access and Linux and Windows support. Game hosting covers 30+ games, with eight available regions.	Managed deployment includes a public address and allocated TCP and UDP port. Automatic saves restore after restart; compatible .msav maps can be uploaded. Choose Europe or North America and configure player controls in the web panel.
Cons	Mindustry-specific management features are not detailed. VPS and dedicated hosting are self-managed. Refunds are unavailable for VPS and dedicated services.	Outpost supports up to 10 players, so larger groups need a higher-priced plan. No free plan; the lowest listed monthly price is $5. A newer service with limited operating history.
Our verdict	Sparked Host provides game server hosting alongside website, KVM VPS, and dedicated server services. For Mindustry buyers, its appeal is breadth: the provider supports game servers for 30+ games and offers cloud deployments across eight… Read the review →	GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting provides managed cloud servers for groups that want a persistent Mindustry world without maintaining a server on a personal computer. Deployment runs in an isolated Linux container, with a public server… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sparked Host — where it wins

  • Starter web hosting begins at $2 per month, billed monthly.
  • KVM VPS plans include full root access and Linux and Windows support.
  • Game hosting covers 30+ games, with eight available regions.

  Where it doesn't

  • Mindustry-specific management features are not detailed.
  • VPS and dedicated hosting are self-managed.
  • Refunds are unavailable for VPS and dedicated services.

• GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting — where it wins

  • Managed deployment includes a public address and allocated TCP and UDP port.
  • Automatic saves restore after restart; compatible .msav maps can be uploaded.
  • Choose Europe or North America and configure player controls in the web panel.

  Where it doesn't

  • Outpost supports up to 10 players, so larger groups need a higher-priced plan.
  • No free plan; the lowest listed monthly price is $5.
  • A newer service with limited operating history.

• Sparked Host8.6/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game

  A $2 monthly entry point and broad hosting range, with limited Mindustry-specific detail.

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• GHosting Mindustry Server Hosting7.8/10 · 2-day trial

  Managed Mindustry hosting from $5 monthly, with a two-day trial and up to 10 players on Outpost.

  Visit GHostingFull verdict →