Citadel Servers vs HostHorde

A detailed comparison to help you choose the best game server hosting provider between Citadel Servers and HostHorde.

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Result: Tie

Score: 2–2

It's a tie at 2–2. Both providers excel in different areas, so the best choice depends on your priorities.

Citadel Servers

7.6

HostHorde

7.3

Overview

Provider Overview

Citadel Servers

Rating

7.6

Starting Price

$5.50/mo

Founded

2016

Headquarters

Australia

Server Locations

3 regions

Features

7/9

Games Supported

15+

HostHorde

Rating

7.3

Starting Price

$2.00/mo

Founded

2014

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

2 regions

Features

6/9

Games Supported

9+

Feature Comparison

FeatureCitadel ServersHostHorde
Mod Support
DDoS Protection
Auto Backups
Custom JAR
FTP Access
MySQL
Free Subdomain
Instant Setup
Crossplay
Total7/96/9

Citadel Servers wins on features with 1 exclusive feature.

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Pricing Comparison

GameCitadel ServersHostHordeCheaper
Ark Survival AscendedStandard $16.00/mo
Conan ExilesStandard $12.00/mo
DayzStandard $15.50/mo
MinecraftStarter $5.50/moBudget $2.00/moHostHorde
PalworldStandard $12.00/moStandard $10.00/moHostHorde
RustStandard $15.00/moStandard $12.00/moHostHorde
TerrariaStandard $2.50/mo

Pros & Cons

Citadel Servers
Best Oceania/AU server locations
Low latency for AU/NZ players
Good survival game selection
Responsive local support
Instant server setup
Higher prices than US-based hosts
No MySQL database access
Limited EU locations
Smaller provider with fewer resources
HostHorde
Very low Minecraft pricing
SSD storage on all plans
Simple and easy to use
No-frills reliable hosting
Quick setup
US-only server locations
No MySQL databases
No free subdomain
Limited game selection
Basic control panel
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Detailed Verdict

Performance

Citadel Servers

Citadel Servers has a higher rating (7.6 vs 7.3).

Value

HostHorde

HostHorde starts at $2.00/mo vs $5.50/mo.

Support

HostHorde

HostHorde has stronger community trust with 623 reviews.

Features

Citadel Servers

Citadel Servers offers 7/9 features vs 6/9.

Overall Result: Tie

It's a tie at 2–2. Both providers excel in different areas, so the best choice depends on your priorities.

Citadel Servers

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