GameServers.com vs HostHorde

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

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Winner: GameServers.com

Score: 3–1

GameServers.com wins 3–1 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

GameServers.com

7.9

HostHorde

7.3

Overview

Provider Overview

GameServers.com

Rating

7.9

Starting Price

$5.00/mo

Founded

2003

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

7/9

Games Supported

20+

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

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

GameServers.com wins on features with 2 exclusive features.

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Pricing Comparison

GameGameServers.comHostHordeCheaper
Ark Survival AscendedStandard $14.95/mo
Conan ExilesStandard $11.95/mo
DayzStandard $15.95/mo
Garrys ModStandard $5.95/mo
MinecraftStandard $5.00/moBudget $2.00/moHostHorde
PalworldStandard $10.00/mo
RustStandard $14.00/moStandard $12.00/moHostHorde
TerrariaStandard $2.50/mo

Pros & Cons

GameServers.com
20+ years in business
30+ data center locations worldwide
Reliable and stable infrastructure
Good brand reputation
Wide game selection
Dated control panel interface
No custom JAR support
Higher prices for what you get
Support can be slow
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

GameServers.com

GameServers.com has a higher rating (7.9 vs 7.3).

Value

HostHorde

HostHorde starts at $2.00/mo vs $5.00/mo.

Support

GameServers.com

GameServers.com has stronger community trust with 2,831 reviews.

Features

GameServers.com

GameServers.com offers 7/9 features vs 6/9.

Overall Winner: GameServers.com

GameServers.com wins 3–1 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

GameServers.com

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