WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting vs GameServersKings

WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting9.1Visit GameServersKings8.6Visit

Higher score WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting #4 in Core Keeper Server Hosting 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit WinterNode

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GameServersKings #8 in Core Keeper Server Hosting 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Try GameServersKings

• WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting fits best

  Players prioritizing backup retention

• GameServersKings fits best

  Groups needing detailed server controls

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Side by side

Feature	WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting 9.1/10 Visit ↗	GameServersKings 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Core Keeper Server Hosting	#8 in Core Keeper Server Hosting
Best for	Players prioritizing backup retention	Groups needing detailed server controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$7.96/mo	$7.80/mo (best)
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	48 days	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Web, Linux
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting 3/4 · GameServersKings 3/4
Automatic backups	✓	✓
Mod support	✓	✓
Cross-play support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
DDoS protection	✓	✓
Specs
Player slots	8 players	8 players
RAM	2 GB	4 GB (best)
Server locations	9 locations (best)	4 locations
Our review
Pros	Automatic backups every 12 hours with 45-day retention Steam Workshop support and existing world uploads DDoS protection across nine global server locations	FTP/SFTP, live console, resource graphs, and startup configuration Automatic off-site backups plus on-demand and scheduled backup slots Mod support, DDoS filtering, resource resizing, and four locations
Cons	Only one listed hosting plan NVMe storage and MySQL databases require a request Provider documents support for groups of up to eight players	No free plan; all listed options are paid monthly plans Core Keeper servers support up to eight players The Core Keeper service has four available locations
Our verdict	WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting provides persistent 24/7 servers for Core Keeper communities that want a managed environment rather than local hosting. The service supports web, Windows, Linux, PC, and Steam Deck access, with configurable… Read the review →	GameServersKings provides hosted Core Keeper servers for small gaming groups and communities. Its web-based control panel includes a live server console, resource graphs, a file manager, FTP/SFTP access, and a startup configuration editor.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting — where it wins

  • Automatic backups every 12 hours with 45-day retention
  • Steam Workshop support and existing world uploads
  • DDoS protection across nine global server locations

  Where it doesn't

  • Only one listed hosting plan
  • NVMe storage and MySQL databases require a request
  • Provider documents support for groups of up to eight players

• GameServersKings — where it wins

  • FTP/SFTP, live console, resource graphs, and startup configuration
  • Automatic off-site backups plus on-demand and scheduled backup slots
  • Mod support, DDoS filtering, resource resizing, and four locations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; all listed options are paid monthly plans
  • Core Keeper servers support up to eight players
  • The Core Keeper service has four available locations

• WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting9.1/10 · Paid

  A backup-focused Core Keeper host with mods, world uploads, and nine locations.

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• GameServersKings8.6/10 · Paid

  A control-focused Core Keeper host for groups that want backups, mods, and server access.

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