Best Core Keeper Server Hosts in 2026
Updated
In short: Citadel Servers Team Fortress 2 Hosting is ranked #1 of 53 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ScalaCube and AxentHost. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ScalaCube. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Citadel Servers Team Fortress 2 Hosting at $0.43/mo.
A Core Keeper host gives your group a server to play on together, so compare the practical details before choosing: player slots, RAM, server locations, and whether cross-play is supported. Automatic backups and DDoS protection are useful factors to weigh alongside mod support. Check whether a free plan is available and compare “Paid from” pricing against the resources and features offered. WinterNode Core Keeper Hosting and Kinetic Hosting Core Keeper Hosting lead the entries, followed by BisectHosting Core Keeper Server Hosting. Your preferred server setup and budget can help determine which options are worth a closer look.
53 core Keeper server hosts ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Questions about this list
Which core Keeper server host is ranked first on VGSources?
Citadel Servers Team Fortress 2 Hosting is ranked #1 of 53 with a score of 7.5. ScalaCube is second and AxentHost third.
How many of these have a free plan?
2 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Citadel Servers Team Fortress 2 Hosting has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.43/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each host or developer publishes: price of the first paid plan, a free tier or trial, supported platforms and the depth of its public documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.