GTXGaming vs Nitrado
A detailed comparison to help you choose between GTXGaming and Nitrado.
Quick Verdict
3.9/5
GTXGaming
0 reviews
3.7/5
Nitrado
0 reviews
GTXGaming is rated higher (3.9 vs 3.7). 198 supported games Nitrado (marbis GmbH, Karlsruhe) is a leading global game server host with a current catalog of 70 games
GTXGaming UK game servers for Minecraft, ARK, Rust | Nitrado Game server hosting for 100+ games globally | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 3.9 (0 reviews)✓ | 3.7 (0 reviews) |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Starting price | From $1.9/mo | From $1.69/mo✓ |
| Best for | European and global gaming communities wanting low-ping game servers with DDoS protection and offsite backups at predictable monthly prices | Gaming communities and families wanting instant, managed game servers with short rental terms, mobile management, game switching, and access to console-crossplay and studio-partnered titles. |
| Features | ||
| IPv6 | ||
| DDoS protection | ||
| Automated backups | ✓ | |
| Snapshots | ||
| Managed option | ||
| Bare metal | ||
| GPU available | ||
| S3-compatible | ||
| Hourly billing | ||
| Free tier | ||
| Tags | ||
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GTXGaming
Pros
- + 198 games with new releases added at launch
- + 20 locations across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific
- + DDoS protection and daily offsite backups included on every server
- + Clear per-game RAM pricing with unlimited player slots
- + Operating since 2008 — a long track record in game hosting
Cons
- - No published uptime SLA or credit schedule
- - Priced in GBP; per-game location lists vary
- - Some catalogue entries are 'coming soon', so the real game count is lower
- - No hourly billing, bare metal or GPU options
- - Custom control panel means relearning tooling if you migrate
Nitrado
Pros
- + Instant setup with a mature control panel, mobile apps, and parental controls
- + Game switching on the same server allocation without losing data
- + In-house game-specific DDoS mitigation (SteelShield) and three-layered protection
- + Own hardware in Tier 3 data centers across five continents with enterprise SSD storage
- + Studio partnerships and exclusive console/crossplay titles (ARK:SA, Dune: Awakening)
- + Low entry pricing per rental period with VAT-inclusive, multi-currency billing
Cons
- - No per-plan CPU/RAM disclosure — slot counts without hardware specs
- - Shared resources on entry tiers; stutters under heavy mods or large worlds
- - No published consumer uptime SLA; remedies are credit-based
- - Support response varies by game and season, especially around game launches
- - PE-owned roll-up (MCProHosting, APEX) reduces price competition in the Minecraft segment
- - Catalog is 70 games, not the 100+ our listing claimed
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