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Head-to-head · Barotrauma Server Hosting

TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting vs PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side

TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting leads on 1 check, PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting on 1, and 3 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 scoreTickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting · 7.7/10

TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting scores higher on our rubric for barotrauma server hosting: 7.7 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #13.

TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting leads on maximum players: 16 players versus 4 players. On server file access, PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting gives you Full where TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting offers Limited. PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting leads on server locations: 5 locations versus 1 locations.

TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting is the better fit for players wanting pay-as-you-go hosting. PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting is the better fit for small supported servers.

  • TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting fits best

    Players wanting pay-as-you-go hosting

  • PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting fits best

    Small supported servers

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Side by side

Feature TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting 7.7/10 Visit ↗ PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting 6.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 6.4
Ranking #3 in Barotrauma Server Hosting #13 in Barotrauma Server Hosting
Best for Players wanting pay-as-you-go hosting Small supported servers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €0.02/unit usage-based $7.49/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting 2/2 · PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting 2/2
Mod support ✓ ✓
Steam Workshop support ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum players 16 players (best) 4 players
Server file access Limited Full
Backup options Automatic Automatic
Server locations 1 locations 5 locations (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Hourly billing with no mandatory subscription
  • Automatic shutdown when nobody is connected
  • Campaign saves, Workshop support, and up to 16 player slots
  • Steam Workshop mod management with automatic updates and file validation
  • Automatic backups, scheduled restarts, and full SFTP access
  • DDoS protection, control panel, console, and 24/7 support
Cons
  • File access is limited
  • No perpetual free plan
  • Workshop mods are installed by players, not managed through TickServ
  • No free plan is available
  • The largest listed plan supports 16 players
  • Monthly pricing rises to $41.49 for the KASTRULL plan
Our verdict

TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting provides cloud-hosted servers for players who want to run Barotrauma sessions without committing to a fixed subscription. It supports up to 16 players, preserves campaigns between sessions, and lets…

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PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting provides managed dedicated servers for crews, communities, and small gaming groups. The service runs through a web-based control panel and includes server configuration for player limits, role settings,…

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  1. TickServ Barotrauma Server HostingBarotrauma Server Hosting 7.7Paid
  2. PlayNHost Barotrauma Server HostingBarotrauma Server Hosting 6.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Hourly billing with no mandatory subscription
    • Automatic shutdown when nobody is connected
    • Campaign saves, Workshop support, and up to 16 player slots

    Where it doesn't

    • File access is limited
    • No perpetual free plan
    • Workshop mods are installed by players, not managed through TickServ
  • PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop mod management with automatic updates and file validation
    • Automatic backups, scheduled restarts, and full SFTP access
    • DDoS protection, control panel, console, and 24/7 support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The largest listed plan supports 16 players
    • Monthly pricing rises to $41.49 for the KASTRULL plan
  • TickServ Barotrauma Server Hosting7.7/10 · Paid

    Flexible hourly hosting with campaign saves, Workshop support, and up to 16 player slots.

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  • PlayNHost Barotrauma Server Hosting6.4/10 · Paid

    A capable managed host for small Barotrauma crews, starting at $7.49 per server monthly.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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