Nitrado vs Nodecraft

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

Nitrado

7.5

Nodecraft

8.3

Overview

Provider Overview

Nitrado

Rating

7.5

Starting Price

$5.50/mo

Founded

2001

Headquarters

Germany

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

8/9

Games Supported

20+

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

FeatureNitradoNodecraft
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

GameNitradoNodecraftCheaper
Ark Survival AscendedStandard $13.00/mo
Arma ReforgerStandard $14.50/mo
Conan ExilesStandard $12.00/mo
DayzStandard $14.00/mo
MinecraftStandard $5.50/moSpark $9.98/moNitrado
PalworldStandard $11.00/mo
RustStandard $14.00/mo

Pros & Cons

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Control panel feels outdated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
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

Nodecraft

Nodecraft has a higher rating (8.3 vs 7.5).

Value

Nitrado

Nitrado starts at $5.50/mo vs $9.98/mo.

Support

Nitrado

Nitrado has stronger community trust with 3,892 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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