Head-to-head · Don't Starve Together Hosting
Warp Hosting vs GPORTAL
Warp Hosting leads on 2 checks, GPORTAL on 0, 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 scoreWarp Hosting · 8.6/10
- Most featuresWarp Hosting · 2 of 3
Warp Hosting scores higher on our rubric for don't starve together hosting: 8.6 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Warp Hosting leads on player slots: 10 players versus 6 players. Warp Hosting offers automatic backups; GPORTAL doesn't.
Warp Hosting is the better fit for DST worlds needing caves, mods, and managed backups. GPORTAL is the better fit for small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting.
- Warp Hosting fits best
DST worlds needing caves, mods, and managed backups
- GPORTAL fits best
Small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | Warp Hosting 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | GPORTAL 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Don't Starve Together Hosting | #4 in Don't Starve Together Hosting |
| Best for | DST worlds needing caves, mods, and managed backups | Small DST groups wanting simple managed hosting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | A$19.95/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat | Tickets, Community, Docs, Email · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Warp Hosting 2/3 · GPORTAL 1/3 | ||
| Mod support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic backups | ✓ (best) | — |
| World-save transfer | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Player slots | 10 players (best) | 6 players |
| Management model | Managed | Managed |
| Server locations | 1 locations | 1 locations |
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| Our verdict | Warp Hosting is managed game-server hosting for Don't Starve Together players, communities, and server operators. Its listed DST support covers persistent worlds with caves and mods, while the wider service combines browser-based controls,… Read the review → |
GPORTAL provides prepaid, managed Don't Starve Together hosting through its Gamecloud platform. It is aimed at small groups choosing between 6- and 10-slot servers, with web-based management, log access, and a Central Europe server… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Warp Hosting — where it wins
- Persistent Don't Starve Together worlds support caves and mods
- Managed backups, restore controls, SFTP, and browser file management
- Browser, mobile, and API controls with DDoS protection
Where it doesn't
- DST uses a register-interest path rather than direct launch
- One hosting location is listed: Perth
- No free plan; monthly plans start at AUD 19.95
GPORTAL — where it wins
- DST-specific cave configuration and Workshop mod guidance
- 6- or 10-slot plans with web-based server management
- NVMe hardware, 50 GB backup storage, and DDoS protection
Where it doesn't
- Backup creation is manual rather than automatic
- Central Europe is the listed server location
- No free plan is offered
- Warp Hosting8.6/10 · Paid
A managed DST hosting option with caves, mods, backups, and API access.
Visit Warp HostingFull verdict → - GPORTAL8.1/10 · Paid
A focused managed host for small DST groups that want straightforward server control.
Visit GPORTALFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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