Nodecraft vs Sparked Host

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

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Winner: Sparked Host

Score: 0–3

Sparked Host wins 3–0 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

Nodecraft

8.3

Sparked Host

8.8

Overview

Provider Overview

Nodecraft

Rating

8.3

Starting Price

$9.98/mo

Founded

2012

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

6 regions

Features

9/9

Games Supported

20+

Sparked Host

Rating

8.8

Starting Price

$1.50/mo

Founded

2020

Headquarters

United States

Server Locations

3 regions

Features

9/9

Games Supported

20+

Feature Comparison

FeatureNodecraftSparked Host
Mod Support
DDoS Protection
Auto Backups
Custom JAR
FTP Access
MySQL
Free Subdomain
Instant Setup
Crossplay
Total9/99/9
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Pricing Comparison

GameNodecraftSparked HostCheaper
Conan ExilesStandard $8.00/mo
DayzStandard $10.00/mo
FactorioStandard $4.00/mo
MinecraftSpark $9.98/moBudget $1.50/moSparked Host
PalworldStandard $8.00/mo
RustStandard $9.00/mo
Space EngineersStandard $6.00/mo

Pros & Cons

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
Sparked Host
Ryzen 9 7950X hardware (top performance)
Very competitive pricing
Pterodactyl panel
Excellent community reputation
Fast and knowledgeable support
Fewer server locations
Newer company (less track record)
Limited game-specific features
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Detailed Verdict

Performance

Sparked Host

Sparked Host has a higher rating (8.8 vs 8.3).

Value

Sparked Host

Sparked Host starts at $1.50/mo vs $9.98/mo.

Support

Sparked Host

Sparked Host has stronger community trust with 876 reviews.

Features

Tie

Both offer 9/9 features.

Overall Winner: Sparked Host

Sparked Host wins 3–0 across our four scoring categories: Performance, Value, Support, and Features.

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