Head-to-head · Terraria Server Hosting
Sparked Host vs Gravel Host
Sparked Host leads on 1 check, Gravel Host on 3, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 10 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSparked Host · 8.6/10
- Lowest starting priceSparked Host · $4.40/mo
- Free trialonly Sparked Host
Sparked Host scores higher on our rubric for terraria server hosting: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Sparked Host is cheaper to start at $4.40/mo against $6/mo. Gravel Host is cheaper to start at $1/GB/mo against $2.20/GB/mo. On priced by, Sparked Host gives you Per GB RAM where Gravel Host offers Fixed bundle. Gravel Host leads on entry ram: 6 GB versus 2 GB. Gravel Host leads on money-back window: 3 days versus 2 days.
Sparked Host is the better fit for cheap modded servers on current hardware. Gravel Host is the better fit for modded worlds that need memory on a budget.
- Sparked Host fits best
Cheap modded servers on current hardware
- Gravel Host fits best
Modded worlds that need memory on a budget
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Side by side
| Feature | Sparked Host 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Gravel Host 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #7 in Terraria Server Hosting | #8 in Terraria Server Hosting |
| Best for | Cheap modded servers on current hardware | Modded worlds that need memory on a budget |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $4.40/mo (best) | $6/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Features Sparked Host 4/4 · Gravel Host 4/4 | ||
| tModLoader | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-click mods | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic backups | ✓ | ✓ |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Price per GB RAM | $2.20/GB/mo | $1/GB/mo (best) |
| Priced by | Per GB RAM | Fixed bundle |
| Entry RAM | 2 GB | 6 GB (best) |
| Entry slots | Not checked yet | 8 slots |
| Server locations | 9 locations | Not checked yet |
| Money-back window | 2 days | 3 days (best) |
| Control panel | Apollo Panel | Gravel Host game panel (custom) |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Sparked Host prices Terraria at $2.20 per GB on its Enterprise tier, listed as Ryzen 7950X-class hardware with DDR5 memory and mirrored NVMe drives. The Copper plan is 2 GB with 2.5 vCPUs for $4.40 a month, Silver doubles the memory for… Read the review → |
Gravel Host gives Terraria more memory for the money than almost anyone here. The Journey plan is 6 GB of DDR4 and 25 GB of NVMe storage for $6.00 a month, sized for up to eight players, and the popular Adventurer plan is 8 GB and 50 GB… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sparked Host — where it wins
- 2 GB of DDR5 on the Enterprise tier for $4.40
- Pick vanilla, TShock or tModLoader at checkout at no charge
- 1-day free trial, then a 48-hour refund guarantee
Where it doesn't
- Three backup slots are free; more cost extra
- Nine locations, protected by different DDoS partners
- Staff mod installs are a $20.00 monthly add-on
Gravel Host — where it wins
- Journey plan: 6 GB and 25 GB of NVMe for $6.00
- One click switches between vanilla, tModLoader and TShock
- Daily backups, and world files kept for more than three years
Where it doesn't
- Only regions are published, not a location list
- The entry plan is sized for up to eight players
- No trial period before paying
- Sparked Host8.6/10 · Paid plans · price varies by game
Terraria on DDR5 from $4.40 for 2 GB, with vanilla, TShock or tModLoader chosen free at checkout.
Visit Sparked HostFull verdict → - Gravel Host8.4/10 · 72h refund · price varies by game
6 GB for $6.00 on the Journey plan, with a one-click switch between vanilla, tModLoader and TShock.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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