Comparisons

Honest comparisons of hosting options, tools, and approaches.

tModLoader versus vanilla Terraria dedicated server comparison
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tModLoader vs Vanilla Terraria Server: Versions, Players and Crossplay

tModLoader is on Terraria 1.4.4 and PC-only; the vanilla server is on 1.4.5.8 and the one Re-Logic’s crossplay plan points at. The facts side by side, why worlds do not cross over, and how to decide for your group.

Oct 15, 20267 min read
Cobblemon, Pixelmon and Cobbleverse compared for Minecraft servers
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Cobblemon vs Pixelmon vs Cobbleverse: Which Pokémon Pack for Your Server?

Both have turn-based battles — the real difference is how much game comes in the box. Gyms, species counts, loaders, and why Pokémon packs are entity-heavy rather than memory-heavy.

Oct 14, 20268 min read
All the Mods 10, Aeronautics and To the Sky compared
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ATM10 vs Aeronautics vs To the Sky: Which All the Mods 10 Pack?

"All the Mods 10" is now four separate packs with four different server sizes. Which has the airships, which is the skyblock, why you cannot bolt Create: Aeronautics onto ATM10, and what each one idles at.

Oct 14, 20269 min read
Project Zomboid server hosting providers compared
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Best Project Zomboid Server Hosting in 2026: Compared on Memory

The cheapest Project Zomboid plans on the market were sized for Build 41. Three hosts compared on price per GB — including why our own entry plan is the most expensive here.

Oct 12, 20266 min read
Valheim server hosting providers compared
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Best Valheim Server Hosting in 2026: 4 Hosts Compared

Valheim allows 1-10 players per server on every host, so ignore slot counts and compare memory and region. Four hosts, prices read from their own pages in October 2026.

Oct 12, 20268 min read
Minecraft server hosting providers compared
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Best Minecraft Server Hosting in 2026: What Each Host Charges Per GB

Every Minecraft host sells gigabytes, so the only figure that compares cleanly is price per GB. Four hosts, the per-GB maths shown, and the modpack-install traps that decide which one you keep.

Oct 12, 20269 min read
Valheim server hosting compared with self-hosting
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Rent a Valheim Server or Self-Host? The Honest 2026 Comparison

Player-hosted, a home machine, a VPS or a game host — the real costs and failure modes of each, and how 1.0’s crossplay and patch cadence change the decision.

Sep 10, 20265 min read
Comparing self-hosting and managed hosting for Project Zomboid B42
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Self-Hosting a B42 Server vs Paying for Hosting: The Honest Maths

Electricity, CGNAT, both UDP ports, and who owns the 2am restart — the real costs on each side, and a decision table that tells some readers to self-host.

Aug 28, 20266 min read
A silver Maserati Alfieri on a race circuit in Assetto Corsa
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Assetto Corsa vs ACC vs AC EVO Servers: Which One Are You Actually Trying to Host?

Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione and AC EVO are three different games with three different dedicated servers. Here is which one you actually need to host.

Jul 16, 20266 min read
A yellow and white rally car sliding through dirt in BeamNG.drive
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Connect Hosting vs Host Havoc: BeamMP Server Hosting Compared

An honest comparison of Connect Hosting and Host Havoc for BeamMP servers. Pricing, features, performance, and ease of use — side by side.

Mar 4, 20269 min read
A desert trophy truck kicking up dust in BeamNG.drive
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Connect Hosting vs Game Host Bros: BeamMP Server Hosting Compared

An honest comparison of Connect Hosting and Game Host Bros for BeamMP servers. Pricing, features, hardware, and ease of use — side by side.

Mar 4, 20269 min read
A small vintage car converted for off-road use in BeamNG.drive
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Self-Hosting vs. Paid Hosting for BeamMP: What's Actually Better?

An honest comparison of running your own BeamMP server at home versus using a hosting provider — covering real costs, performance, security, and reliability.

Mar 4, 20268 min read