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Head-to-head · Project Zomboid Server Hosting

Supercraft vs MC-Node

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Supercraft #2 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Supercraft

Supercraft leads on 0 checks, MC-Node on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSupercraft · 9.4/10

Supercraft scores higher on our rubric for project zomboid server hosting: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On access controls, Supercraft gives you Advanced where MC-Node offers Role-based.

Supercraft is the better fit for feature-rich modded communities. MC-Node is the better fit for budget Build 42 servers.

  • Supercraft fits best

    Feature-rich modded communities

  • MC-Node fits best

    Budget Build 42 servers

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Side by side

Feature Supercraft 9.4/10 Visit ↗ MC-Node 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.3
Ranking #2 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting #3 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for Feature-rich modded communities Budget Build 42 servers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $56/yr —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Supercraft 3/3 · MC-Node 3/3
Mod support ✓ ✓
Steam Workshop ✓ ✓
Automated backups ✓ ✓
Specs
Player slots 5 Not checked yet
RAM Not checked yet 2 GB
Server locations 4 4
Access controls Advanced Role-based
Our review
Pros
  • Steam Workshop support with collection importing
  • Snapshots, scheduled restarts, and broad world configuration
  • Four regions plus FTP, file manager, RCON, and Discord tools
  • Build 42 multiplayer with Steam Workshop mod and map installation
  • Automatic backups with one-click restore, scheduled tasks and restarts
  • Pterodactyl panel, SFTP, live logs and role-based access
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • The entry plan supports up to 5 players
  • Pricing is displayed in different currencies by region
  • No free plan is available
  • Player-slot limits are not stated
  • The service is managed through a web panel rather than a native app
Our verdict

Supercraft provides managed, always-on Project Zomboid dedicated servers for co-op groups, modded communities, and larger roleplay or PvP servers. It is aimed at communities that want more than basic server access, with Steam Workshop…

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MC-Node provides managed Project Zomboid server hosting for players and small communities. Its service supports Build 42 multiplayer, Steam Workshop mods and maps, and four selectable server locations. Every listed plan includes a…

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  1. SupercraftProject Zomboid Server Hosting 9.4Paid
  2. MC-NodeProject Zomboid Server Hosting 9.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Supercraft — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop support with collection importing
    • Snapshots, scheduled restarts, and broad world configuration
    • Four regions plus FTP, file manager, RCON, and Discord tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The entry plan supports up to 5 players
    • Pricing is displayed in different currencies by region
  • MC-Node — where it wins

    • Build 42 multiplayer with Steam Workshop mod and map installation
    • Automatic backups with one-click restore, scheduled tasks and restarts
    • Pterodactyl panel, SFTP, live logs and role-based access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Player-slot limits are not stated
    • The service is managed through a web panel rather than a native app

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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