Nitrado vs ScalaCube

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

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Winner: Nitrado

Score: 3–1

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

Nitrado

7.5

ScalaCube

7.2

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+

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

FeatureNitradoScalaCube
Mod Support
DDoS Protection
Auto Backups
Custom JAR
FTP Access
MySQL
Free Subdomain
Instant Setup
Crossplay
Total8/96/9

Nitrado wins on features with 2 exclusive features.

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Pricing Comparison

GameNitradoScalaCubeCheaper
Ark Survival AscendedStandard $13.00/mo
Arma ReforgerStandard $14.50/mo
Conan ExilesStandard $12.00/moStandard $12.50/moNitrado
DayzStandard $14.00/mo
Garrys ModStandard $5.00/mo
MinecraftStandard $5.50/moStarter $2.50/moScalaCube
PalworldStandard $11.00/mo
RustStandard $14.00/moStandard $15.00/moNitrado

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Control panel feels outdated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
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

Nitrado

Nitrado has a higher rating (7.5 vs 7.2).

Value

ScalaCube

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

Support

Nitrado

Nitrado has stronger community trust with 3,892 reviews.

Features

Nitrado

Nitrado offers 8/9 features vs 6/9.

Overall Winner: Nitrado

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

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