Citadel Servers vs ScalaCube

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

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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

ScalaCube

7.2

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+

ScalaCube

Rating

7.2

Starting Price

$2.50/mo

Founded

2014

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

3 regions

Features

6/9

Games Supported

8+

Feature Comparison

FeatureCitadel ServersScalaCube
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 ServersScalaCubeCheaper
Ark Survival AscendedStandard $16.00/mo
Conan ExilesStandard $12.00/moStandard $12.50/moCitadel Servers
DayzStandard $15.50/mo
Garrys ModStandard $5.00/mo
MinecraftStarter $5.50/moStarter $2.50/moScalaCube
PalworldStandard $12.00/mo
RustStandard $15.00/moStandard $15.00/moTie

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
ScalaCube
Very easy to use for beginners
Automated server setup
Simple and clean control panel
Limited advanced features
No custom JAR support
Fewer server locations
Below-average performance benchmarks
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Detailed Verdict

Performance

Citadel Servers

Citadel Servers has a higher rating (7.6 vs 7.2).

Value

ScalaCube

ScalaCube starts at $2.50/mo vs $5.50/mo.

Support

ScalaCube

ScalaCube has stronger community trust with 654 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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