Compare 7 Days to Die Server Hosting Plans
Quick recommendation
- Cheapest 7 Days to Die hosting: Plan S — vanilla friends, 6K RWG, no modpack.
- Modded 7 Days to Die hosting: Plan M — Darkness Falls, save uploads, 5–16 players.
- Heavy overhauls: Plan L — War3zuk, Wasteland, larger maps, 16+ slots.
- Public communities: Plan XL — Undead Legacy, CSMM, 64 slots.
- 7 Days to Die experimental server hosting: any plan — opt-in branch toggle in the panel.
- Crossplay-safe vanilla setup: any plan — 8 players, 8K map, EAC on, no mods.
How to Choose the Right Server Hosting Plan
Selecting the ideal server hosting plan depends on your play style, team size, and desired game modifications. Here's a breakdown to help you decide:
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Plan S:
Best for: vanilla private groups
Ideal for small, casual player groups (2-5) who prefer the official, unmodded (vanilla) game experience. This plan supports all default maps and random maps up to 6K. Simply order and start playing!
6K RWG Vanilla Backups Instant setup
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Plan M:
Best for: modded groups and save imports
The best option for more active players and teams of 5 or more. With Plan M, you can install individual modlets, use random maps up to 10K, and upload your existing game saves. This plan also supports popular modpacks like Darkness Falls. Refer to the table below for a full list of included modpacks.
FTP 10K RWG Crossplay-ready Darkness Falls Save uploads
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Plan L:
Best for: heavier overhaul packs
If you intend to run resource-intensive overhaul modpacks such as Wasteland, War3zuk, or Darkness Falls, or if you aim to create a small public server for 16+ players, Plan L is designed for you. This plan has no map size limit.
FTP No RWG limit Crossplay-ready Wasteland War3zuk
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Plan XL:
Best for: large communities and the heaviest overhauls
Tailored for the most advanced players, Plan XL enables you to run the most demanding overhaul mods like Undead Legacy and large Wasteland/War3zuk worlds or host a large community public server. No map size limit.
FTP No RWG limit Crossplay-ready Undead Legacy Allocs + CSMM
7d2d.net vs the Big-Box Hosts
Most 7 Days To Die hosting comes from generic platforms running 50+ games on a template. We’re a 7D2D fan site that ships hosting on the side, we run wiki.7d2d.net, publish 7DTD hosting tutorials, and keep an updated User Guide covering backups, FTP, the web uploader, and safe-update practices. Honest comparison of what each provider publicly advertises on their 7 Days To Die page (verified 2026-05-24):
| Feature | 7d2d.net | BisectHosting | G-Portal | Nitrado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7D2D-only specialty (not 50 games) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Mod Launcher we built & maintain | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Pack-aware plans (Darkness Falls, Ravenhearst, Wasteland, Asylum, Undead Legacy, War3zuk, Age of Oblivion, Sorcery, Farm Life) | ✓ | partial | partial | partial |
| Knowledge base / wiki we maintain (220+ articles) | ✓ wiki.7d2d.net | — | — | — |
| Patch-day readiness (we update before drops) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Branding-free server | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Switch to other games on the same plan | — (focused on 7D2D) | — | ✓ Gamecloud | partial |
Still Undecided? Key Factors to Consider
Two primary factors should guide your choice of a server rental plan:
- Number of Players: Each plan has a maximum concurrent player limit. Ensure the plan you choose can comfortably accommodate your team size.
- Maps, Modpacks, and Customizations: Consider the map sizes you wish to explore and any specific modpacks or game customizations you want to use. Larger maps and complex mods generally require more server resources. For an optimal gaming experience, maps should be sufficiently large to provide ample space for each player.
| Feature | S | M | L | XL |
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| Max Players | 8 | 16 | 32 | 64 |
| Max Custom Map Size | 6K | 10K | ∞ | ∞ |
| Navezgane, Pregens, Modpack Built-in Maps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configure | Configure S | Configure M | Configure L | Configure XL |
Next, verify if the modpacks you wish to play are included in your desired plan:
| Modpack / Version | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7D2D 2.x Stable (Vanilla) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Darkness Falls V6 Stable 1.4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Asylum | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| REBIRTH EXPERIMENTAL 2025.12.08 2115 - 7dtd v2.4 b7 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Stable 2.6 + War3zuk | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| War3zuk 2.0 stable | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Wasteland 2.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Undead Legacy + 20.7 | ✓ |
Finally, review other features and tools included with each server setup:
| Feature / Tool | S | M | L | XL |
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| 7 Days to Die 2.x Server (Vanilla) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upgrade to Future 7DTD Experimental/Stable Builds (when available) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Control Panel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Player Management Tools | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Settings Editor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regular Backups | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-DDoS Protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support (Email, Discord) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telnet & RAT Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Discord Channel Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download World Backups | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FTP Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Allocs Server Fixes (CSMM) | ✓ | |||
| Server Mods/Modlets Installation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Upload Local Saves, Maps, and Modlets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Task Scheduler (Server Commands or Restart) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Crossplay-safe setup (PC + console envelope) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Cheap 7 Days to Die server hosting
If you want the cheapest 7 Days to Die server hosting plan that still runs a proper dedicated 7DTD server, Plan S is the right starting point: vanilla 7D2D 2.x, 8-player cap, RWG maps up to 6K, daily backups, custom control panel, Telnet and RAT, and DDoS protection. No modpack support and no FTP at this tier — if your group needs modded 7DTD hosting later, you can scale up to Plan M or Plan L without wiping your world.
Modded 7 Days to Die server hosting
For 7 Days to Die server hosting with mods, pick Plan M (modlets + Darkness Falls, save uploads, RWG up to 10K) or Plan L (no map size limit, heavier overhauls like Wasteland, War3zuk, Asylum, Ravenhearst, Age of Oblivion, Farm Life, Sorcery). The full pack-support matrix is in the modpack table above. Plan XL adds Undead Legacy plus CSMM and the Allocs Server Fixes for large public communities.
7 Days to Die experimental server hosting
Want to host the 7DTD experimental branch as soon as The Fun Pimps push a new build? Every plan tier (S, M, L, XL) supports opting into experimental 7 Days to Die server builds from the control panel. We update the server image before patch drops so your world is ready for the new version with a single restart — save downloads run first so you can roll back if a mod breaks compatibility.
7 Days to Die server rental: monthly or annual
Every 7D2D.net server rental tier is configurable monthly or annually. Annual saves roughly 22% over monthly, and you can upgrade between tiers (S → M → L → XL) without resetting your save. Cancel anytime from the panel. There is no slot-by-slot upsell, no separate mod-installer fee, and no per-region surcharge — the price you see is the final price with VAT included where applicable.
7 Days to Die server requirements
A vanilla 7D2D dedicated server runs comfortably on 4–6 GB RAM for 4–8 players, scales to 8–12 GB for modlet-heavy and Darkness Falls runs (Plan M / L), and 16 GB+ for Undead Legacy or large RWG worlds on Plan XL. CPU single-thread clock matters more than core count once entity density grows. Storage I/O matters during autosaves — all our plans run on NVMe with regular automated backups, downloadable from the panel.
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