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Head-to-head · Don't Starve Together Hosting

Warp Hosting vs GPORTAL

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Warp Hosting #3 in Don't Starve Together Hosting 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Warp Hosting

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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Backup creation is manual rather than automatic
  • Central Europe is the listed server location
  • No free plan is offered
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,…

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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…

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  1. Warp HostingDon't Starve Together Hosting 8.6Paid
  2. GPORTALDon't Starve Together Hosting 8.1Paid

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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