Nitrado
Per-slot game server rental with 80 titles and prepaid periods. Our game server hosting ranking puts Nitrado at #9 of 14.
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Key facts about Nitrado
| Headquarters | Not stated by the vendor |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per slot in euro, prices published, prepaid for 3, 30, 90 or 365 days; VAT included |
| Free plan | Paid only, as far as we recorded |
| API | The vendor material we read does not say |
| Deployment | Vendor does not say, as far as we read |
| Best for | Groups that want per-slot prices and a prepaid period they choose themselves |
What is Nitrado?
Nitrado rents game servers by the slot. The game server page lists a monthly cost from 5,39 EUR for the Nitrado Game Server Cloud, with the setup fee shown as free, prepaid billing, no cancellation period and slots from 4 to 200. Prices are shown gross, including VAT, and the page says that all stated features are included with no extra costs.
Eighty games can be switched on a server, which is online instantly, and RAM is described as 100% real RAM reserved, with no swap file used. The English prices page lists locations in Frankfurt, London, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Singapore, Los Angeles, Miami and New York City. The pages we read state no country of establishment, although the footer links an Imprint, an EU Whistleblowing Directive notice and a Data Act Addendum.
Nitrado key features
- Per-slot pricing. Instead of fixed RAM tiers, the price depends on how many player slots you rent, from 4 to 200. A table on the prices page shows the cost per slot for 3, 30, 90 and 365 day periods, in EUR.
- Prepaid periods. Billing is prepaid for 3, 30, 90 or 365 days, and the game server page states there is no cancellation period. That removes notice rules but means paying for the chosen period up front.
- 80 switchable games. The game server page says 80 games can be switched on one server. Minecraft, Terraria, Ace of Spades and Battlefield 3 and 4 are among those it names.
- Reserved RAM. RAM is described as 100% real RAM reserved, with no swap file used. A Minecraft mode installs the server on a specially optimised server type.
- Management tools. The page lists FTP and web interface access, backups, a MySQL database, a subdomain and SourceTV / HLTV support, all stated as included.
- Nine locations. Frankfurt, London, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Singapore and three United States cities are listed. The Brazil location is limited to a named list of titles, including ARK: Survival Ascended, DayZ, Minecraft, Rust Console, Valheim and Farming Simulator 25.
- Legal notices in the footer. The prices page footer links Terms and Conditions, a Privacy Policy, an Imprint, an EU Whistleblowing Directive notice and a Data Act Addendum.
Who Nitrado suits
- A clan that wants to pay by player count. With slots from 4 to 200, a group can size the server to its roster and see the cost per slot over 3, 30, 90 or 365 days instead of choosing a RAM bundle.
- A host-shopper who dislikes surprise fees. The page states no extra costs, a free setup fee and prices that include VAT, so the figure shown is the figure paid. The period is prepaid, so plan the length.
- Players in South America or Oceania. Sao Paulo and Sydney are among the listed locations. Brazil is restricted to named titles, so check that the chosen game is on that list first.
Getting started with Nitrado
The pages we read describe the product and prices rather than an onboarding sequence. In practice a buyer selects a game, a number of slots between 4 and 200, one of the nine listed locations and a prepaid period of 3, 30, 90 or 365 days. The server is stated to be online instantly, and it is managed through a web interface or FTP, with backups, a MySQL database and a subdomain available.
For Brazil, confirm the game is on the named list. For Minecraft, the page mentions a mode that installs the server on a specially optimised server type. Terms, privacy and the Imprint are linked from the footer of the prices page, and are worth reading before payment.
Verdict: Nitrado
Nitrado prices per slot, from 4 to 200 slots, with prepaid periods of 3, 30, 90 or 365 days and no cancellation period. The page states that all listed features are included and that prices include VAT.
The pages we read give no country or company address, only footer links to an imprint. The Brazil location is limited to a named list of titles.
The game server hosting list places Nitrado 9 of 14: the products next to it are Nodecraft above and BisectHosting below. No numeric score is attached; established products follow the challengers in their ranked order.
The vendor states no country of establishment, so Nitrado is left out of the regional count for this list.
The case for and against Nitrado
- Nitrado prices per slot, from 4 to 200 slots, with prepaid periods of 3, 30, 90 or 365 days and no cancellation period.
- Nitrado is tagged Nine locations in our records.
- Catalogue tag: Prepaid periods.
- Where it fits: Groups that want per-slot prices and a prepaid period they choose themselves.
- Per-slot pricing is among the traits we single out for it.
- Less suited to: Buyers who prefer monthly renewal over prepaid periods.
- The Brazil location only accepts a named list of titles.
- The pages read name no country or operating company, and those details sit behind the imprint link.
Nitrado pros and cons in practice
- Per-slot pricing lets the bill follow the player count, from 4 to 200 slots.
- Prices are published in EUR, gross and including VAT, with a free setup fee.
- RAM is stated as reserved, with no swap file used.
- Nine locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia.
- Billing is prepaid with no cancellation period, so the chosen term is paid in full up front.
- The Brazil location only supports a named list of titles.
- The pages we read name no country of establishment or contracting entity.
- The pages read show no trial or refund terms.
Setup, support and exit with Nitrado
The game server page lists 80 games, with servers online instantly, FTP and web interface access, backups, a MySQL database, a subdomain and SourceTV or HLTV support.
A Minecraft mode installs the server on a specially optimised server type.
The legal footer links terms, privacy, an EU Whistleblowing Directive notice and a Data Act Addendum.
What Nitrado costs
Charging model: Per slot in euro, prices published, prepaid for 3, 30, 90 or 365 days; VAT included.
The game server page lists a monthly cost from 5,39 EUR for the Nitrado Game Server Cloud. The setup fee is shown as free. Billing is prepaid with no cancellation period, and slots run from 4 to 200. The English prices page shows a per-slot price table for 3, 30, 90 and 365 day periods in EUR. Both pages state that prices are gross and include VAT, and the game server page states that there are no extra costs and that all stated features are included. The pages we read do not show a free trial or a refund policy, and the per-slot figures were not read into this summary, so use the table on the prices page for the exact amount per period.
Read from server.nitrado.net when Best Game Server Hosting in 2026 was last reviewed (13 November 2026).
Nitrado: data and security
The pages we read do not describe encryption, certifications or the storage location of customer data. What they show is a set of legal links in the prices page footer: Terms and Conditions, a Privacy Policy, an Imprint, an EU Whistleblowing Directive notice and a Data Act Addendum.
We did not open those documents, so we cannot say which entity is the contracting party or which jurisdiction applies. The listed locations are in Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Singapore and the United States, so a buyer's server data sits in whichever of those they choose.
What Nitrado connects to
Integrations the vendor names (9):
- FTP
- MySQL database
- SourceTV / HLTV
- Web interface
- Subdomains
- Minecraft
- Terraria
- Battlefield 3 and 4
- ARK: Survival Ascended
Fact sheet: Nitrado
| Product | Nitrado |
|---|---|
| Vendor website | server.nitrado.net |
| Alternatives page | Not part of the alternatives set |
| Catalogue tags | Per-slot pricing, Prepaid periods, Nine locations |
| Primary guide | Best Game Server Hosting in 2026 |
| Headquarters | Not stated by the vendor |
| Not in our data | uptime history and customer numbers |
| Price visibility | Published by the vendor |
| Head-to-head pages | None yet |
| Rank there | #9 of 14 |
Every guide that lists Nitrado
| Guide | Position |
|---|---|
| Best Game Server Hosting in 2026 | #9 of 14 |
What to look at instead of Nitrado
The choice below rests on shared catalogue tags, price model, free plan and region, with rank distance as the tie-break.
- PingPerfect (#5 of 14): English host offering a 48-hour trial on most game servers. Watch out: ownership cannot be checked from the about page, which lists no individuals or registration details. (United Kingdom)
- Host Havoc (#6 of 14): Ottawa company with 14 datacentres and no-commitment contracts. Watch out: the home page prices only some titles, with VPS and dedicated rates elsewhere. (Canada)
- Sparked Host (#11 of 14): Not for: buyers who need one consistent refund rule in writing. Utah company selling budget Minecraft plans from a dollar a month.
- Simple Game Hosting (#14 of 14): Florida company hosting Minecraft only, with daily backups included.
Questions about Nitrado
9 answersWhere is Nitrado based?
The vendor pages we reviewed state no country of establishment for Nitrado, so we do not give one.
How much does Nitrado cost?
As recorded: Per slot in euro, prices published, prepaid for 3, 30, 90 or 365 days; VAT included. On free access, we found no free tier.
What are the main alternatives to Nitrado?
The closest products in the same guide are PingPerfect, Host Havoc, Sparked Host and Simple Game Hosting. Compare their entries before settling on Nitrado.
How does Nitrado rank for game server hosting?
Nitrado is #9 of 14 in our game server hosting ranking.
Is Nitrado the right fit for me?
Groups that want per-slot prices and a prepaid period they choose themselves. It is a weaker match for the following: buyers who prefer monthly renewal over prepaid periods.
What does Nitrado cost?
The game server page lists a monthly cost from 5,39 EUR, with prices shown gross including VAT and a free setup fee.
Can I cancel?
The page states there is no cancellation period, because billing is prepaid for 3, 30, 90 or 365 days.
How many games are supported?
The game server page says 80 games can be switched on a server.
Which locations are offered?
Frankfurt, London, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Singapore, Los Angeles, Miami and New York City.
Nitrado: sources
Read from the vendor’s own pages on 12 November 2026.
- server.nitrado.net/usa/servicetypes/gameserver: From-price, slots, features, RAM description, game list
- server.nitrado.net/eng/servicetypes/prices: Locations, Brazil title list, per-slot table periods, footer links
- server.nitrado.net/usa/servicetypes/gameserver: Prepaid billing, free setup fee, VAT included
- server.nitrado.net/eng/servicetypes/prices: Gross prices including VAT
How we rank
We rank on what separates products after the demo: time to useful, the real price, the exit and who the product is for. On those tests Nitrado lands at place 9 of 14. The editorial process sets out how facts are gathered and how commercial links are handled.