Host Havoc vs Nodecraft

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

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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.

Host Havoc

8.6

Nodecraft

8.3

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+

Nodecraft

Rating

8.3

Starting Price

$9.98/mo

Founded

2012

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

9/9

Games Supported

20+

Feature Comparison

FeatureHost HavocNodecraft
Mod Support
DDoS Protection
Auto Backups
Custom JAR
FTP Access
MySQL
Free Subdomain
Instant Setup
Crossplay
Total8/99/9

Nodecraft wins on features with 1 exclusive feature.

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Pricing Comparison

GameHost HavocNodecraftCheaper
Conan ExilesStandard $12.00/mo
DayzStandard $16.00/mo
MinecraftStandard $4.00/moSpark $9.98/moHost Havoc
RustStandard $17.00/mo
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
Nodecraft
Switch games instantly (keep all data)
Simple per-plan pricing
NodePanel is intuitive and powerful
Automatic backups and updates
Higher starting price
No per-slot billing for small servers
Limited Asia/Oceania locations
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Detailed Verdict

Performance

Host Havoc

Host Havoc has a higher rating (8.6 vs 8.3).

Value

Host Havoc

Host Havoc starts at $4.00/mo vs $9.98/mo.

Support

Nodecraft

Nodecraft has stronger community trust with 1,247 reviews.

Features

Nodecraft

Nodecraft offers 9/9 features vs 8/9.

Overall Result: Tie

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

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