Host Havoc vs Nitrado

A detailed comparison to help you choose the best game server hosting provider between Host Havoc and Nitrado.

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Winner: Host Havoc

Score: 2–1

Host Havoc wins 2–1 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

Host Havoc

8.6

Nitrado

7.5

Overview

Provider Overview

Host Havoc

Rating

8.6

Starting Price

$4.00/mo

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Canada

Server Locations

5 regions

Features

8/9

Games Supported

16+

Nitrado

Rating

7.5

Starting Price

$5.50/mo

Founded

2001

Headquarters

Germany

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

8/9

Games Supported

20+

Feature Comparison

FeatureHost HavocNitrado
Mod Support
DDoS Protection
Auto Backups
Custom JAR
FTP Access
MySQL
Free Subdomain
Instant Setup
Crossplay
Total8/98/9
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Pricing Comparison

GameHost HavocNitradoCheaper
Ark Survival AscendedStandard $13.00/mo
Arma ReforgerStandard $14.50/mo
Conan ExilesStandard $12.00/moStandard $12.00/moTie
DayzStandard $16.00/moStandard $14.00/moNitrado
MinecraftStandard $4.00/moStandard $5.50/moHost Havoc
PalworldStandard $11.00/mo
RustStandard $17.00/moStandard $14.00/moNitrado
Space EngineersStandard $8.00/mo

Pros & Cons

Host Havoc
Enterprise-grade hardware
99.9% uptime guarantee
Excellent benchmark results
Responsive knowledgeable support
No overselling of resources
Smaller game selection
Higher minimum prices
No Asian server locations
Nitrado
100+ games supported
Official console server partner
25+ years in business
Mobile app for management
Prepaid credit system
Prices above market average
Control panel feels outdated
Inconsistent support quality
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Detailed Verdict

Performance

Host Havoc

Host Havoc has a higher rating (8.6 vs 7.5).

Value

Host Havoc

Host Havoc starts at $4.00/mo vs $5.50/mo.

Support

Nitrado

Nitrado has stronger community trust with 3,892 reviews.

Features

Tie

Both offer 8/9 features.

Overall Winner: Host Havoc

Host Havoc wins 2–1 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

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