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Head-to-head · Project Zomboid Server Hosting

Wabbanode vs Pine Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Wabbanode #5 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Wabbanode

Wabbanode leads on 1 check, Pine Hosting on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWabbanode · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceWabbanode · $2.98/mo

Wabbanode scores higher on our rubric for project zomboid server hosting: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.

Wabbanode is cheaper to start at $2.98/mo against $11.50/mo. Pine Hosting leads on ram: 5 GB versus 2 GB.

Wabbanode is the better fit for low-cost global hosting. Pine Hosting is the better fit for mobile-managed modded servers.

  • Wabbanode fits best

    Low-cost global hosting

  • Pine Hosting fits best

    Mobile-managed modded servers

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Side by side

Feature Wabbanode 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Pine Hosting 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #5 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting #9 in Project Zomboid Server Hosting
Best for Low-cost global hosting Mobile-managed modded servers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2.98/mo (best) $11.50/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 7 days 2 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Community · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Wabbanode 3/3 · Pine Hosting 3/3
Mod support ✓ ✓
Steam Workshop ✓ ✓
Automated backups ✓ ✓
Specs
Player slots Not checked yet 10
RAM 2 GB 5 GB (best)
Server locations 12 Not checked yet
Access controls Basic Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Starts at $2.98/month with 2 GB RAM
  • Includes Workshop, mod support, backups, and SFTP
  • Offers 12 locations with DDoS protection
  • Steam Workshop collections and mod management simplify modded servers.
  • Web, iOS, and Android access supports mobile administration.
  • Backups, updates, scheduled tasks, SFTP, and DDoS protection are included.
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • The listed plan begins with 2 GB RAM
  • Access controls are limited to basic administration tools
  • There is no free plan for testing the service before purchase.
  • The Essential plan includes 10 slots and 5 GB RAM.
  • Only Steam Workshop is listed as an integration.
Our verdict

Wabbanode provides managed Project Zomboid server hosting for groups of friends and gaming communities. Its web-based service combines configurable RAM, unlimited player slots, Steam Workshop and mod support, automatic world backups, SFTP…

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Pine Hosting provides managed Project Zomboid server hosting for private groups, communities, and larger multiplayer networks. The service combines a web game control panel with console access, file management, SFTP, Workshop tools, a mod…

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  1. WabbanodeProject Zomboid Server Hosting 9.1Paid
  2. Pine HostingProject Zomboid Server Hosting 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wabbanode — where it wins

    • Starts at $2.98/month with 2 GB RAM
    • Includes Workshop, mod support, backups, and SFTP
    • Offers 12 locations with DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The listed plan begins with 2 GB RAM
    • Access controls are limited to basic administration tools
  • Pine Hosting — where it wins

    • Steam Workshop collections and mod management simplify modded servers.
    • Web, iOS, and Android access supports mobile administration.
    • Backups, updates, scheduled tasks, SFTP, and DDoS protection are included.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan for testing the service before purchase.
    • The Essential plan includes 10 slots and 5 GB RAM.
    • Only Steam Workshop is listed as an integration.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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