Looking for a G-Portal Alternative?
G-Portal has been a fixture in the game server hosting space for over 20 years. They offer 90+ games with a strong EU presence and official partnerships with publishers like Funcom and Re-Logic. But are they still the best option in 2026?
We compared G-Portal and HostedGG head-to-head across pricing, features, game support, and hosting quality. Here's what we found.
Price Comparison — Every Major Game
Pricing is where the biggest differences show up. HostedGG uses EUR-based resource pricing, while G-Portal uses USD-based slot pricing. Here's how comparable plans stack up:
Survival & Sandbox Games
| Game | G-Portal (30 days) | HostedGG (30 days) | You Save |
| Minecraft (2GB) | ~$6.47 | €4.99 | ~20% |
| Rust (50 players) | $24.09 (20 slots + 2.5x bonus) | €14.99 (8GB) | ~38% |
| Valheim (10 players) | $16.41 | €9.99 | ~39% |
| Enshrouded (10 players) | $21.80 | €15.99 | ~27% |
| Palworld (10 players) | $16.41 | €14.99 (16GB) | ~10% |
| Terraria (10 slots) | $16.41 | €8.99 (8 players) | ~45% |
| V Rising (10 players) | ~$16.41 | €9.99 | ~39% |
| ARK: Survival Evolved | ~$16-24 | €12.99 (30 players) | ~25% |
| Project Zomboid | ~$16.41 | €9.99 | ~39% |
| Sons of the Forest | ~$16.41 | €12.99 | ~21% |
| Hytale | ~$6.47 (discounted) | €9.99 | Similar |
FPS & Competitive Games
| Game | G-Portal (30 days) | HostedGG (30 days) | You Save |
| Counter-Strike 2 (16p) | ~$16 est. | €6.99 | ~56% |
| Garry's Mod (16p) | ~$10 est. | €4.99 | ~50% |
| Team Fortress 2 (24p) | ~$10 est. | €3.99 | ~60% |
Bottom line: HostedGG is cheaper on every single overlapping game, with savings ranging from 20% to 60%.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | G-Portal | HostedGG |
| Games available | 90+ (incl. console) | 31 variants across 19 games |
| Pricing model | Slot-based (USD) | Resource-based (EUR) |
| Minimum rental | 3 days | 3 days |
| Rental options | 3d / 30d / 90d / 180d | 3d / 7d / 30d / 90d / 365d |
| DDoS protection | ✅ Bulwark™ + Corero | ✅ Enterprise-grade |
| Control panel | Custom web panel | Pterodactyl-based panel |
| Backup storage | 50GB included | Automatic backups included |
| Mod support | Varies by game | Full mod support |
| Support | 24/7 ticket system | Discord + email |
| Setup time | Under 3 minutes | Under 60 seconds |
| Console servers | ✅ PS5/Xbox for some games | PC only |
| Game switching | ✅ Gamecloud | ❌ Not yet |
| Server locations | EU, US, Asia | EU |
| Long-term discounts | Up to ~10% (180d) | Up to 20% (annual) |
| Game variants | Usually 1 per game | Multiple (e.g. Rust: Standard/Autowipe/Staging) |
Where G-Portal Wins
Let's be honest about what G-Portal does well:
1. Game Catalog Size
With 90+ games including console variants (PS5, Xbox), G-Portal simply has more titles. If you need hosting for a niche game like Deadside, Medieval Engineers, or Farming Simulator 25, they might be your only option.
2. Official Partnerships
G-Portal has official partnerships with some publishers. They brand their Terraria servers as "Official Terraria Servers" and claim to be the "world's largest 7 Days to Die hoster." For some players, that brand trust matters.
3. Console Server Support
If you're on PS5 or Xbox and need a dedicated server for Rust Console Edition, Conan Exiles, or Palworld, G-Portal has cross-platform support that most hosts don't offer yet.
4. Gamecloud
G-Portal's Gamecloud feature lets you switch your server between games without losing your subscription. Tired of Valheim? Switch to Enshrouded. It's a nice perk for players who jump between titles.
Where HostedGG Wins
1. Pricing (20-60% Cheaper)
This is the headline difference. On every game we both offer, HostedGG is significantly cheaper. For Rust, you save ~38%. For Terraria, ~45%. For TF2, ~60%. Over a year of hosting, that adds up to hundreds of euros saved.
2. Game Variants
We don't just offer one version of each game. Minecraft has Paper, Forge, Vanilla, and BungeeCord. Rust has Standard, Autowipe, and Staging. Valheim has Standard and Plus Mod. TF2 has Standard and Classic. These variants give you more options without needing to configure everything manually.
3. Transparent Resource Pricing
G-Portal charges per slot, which makes it hard to know what hardware you're actually getting. HostedGG tells you exactly how much RAM, CPU, and disk space your server has. You pick the resources your game actually needs.
4. Flexible Billing
We offer 5 billing periods (3d, 7d, 30d, 90d, 365d) compared to G-Portal's 4 (3d, 30d, 90d, 180d). Our annual plan saves you 20% — nearly double G-Portal's long-term discount.
5. Faster Setup
HostedGG servers deploy in under 60 seconds. G-Portal advertises "under 3 minutes." It's not a massive difference, but it's noticeable.
6. Honest Documentation
We document the real requirements for each game. Our Palworld page warns about memory leaks and recommends higher RAM tiers. Our Icarus page explains why 16GB minimum is necessary. G-Portal's game pages use copy-pasted FAQ sections across all titles.
Who Should Choose G-Portal?
G-Portal is a solid choice if you:
- Need hosting for a niche game not available elsewhere
- Play on console (PS5/Xbox) and need cross-platform servers
- Want to use Gamecloud to switch between many different games
- Prefer the reassurance of official publisher partnerships
Who Should Choose HostedGG?
HostedGG is the better choice if you:
- Want to save 20-60% on the most popular games
- Play Minecraft, Rust, Valheim, Enshrouded, Palworld, or other top titles
- Want transparent resource-based pricing instead of opaque slot-based billing
- Need game variants (Rust Autowipe, Valheim Plus, Minecraft Forge)
- Prefer annual billing with a 20% discount
The Verdict
G-Portal is a veteran with breadth. HostedGG offers better value with depth. If you're hosting any of the top 15 most popular server games, HostedGG gives you the same performance at a significantly lower price — with more billing flexibility and game variants.
Ready to see for yourself? Browse our game catalog and compare plans.
Prices accurate as of February 2026. G-Portal prices shown in USD as listed on their site. HostedGG prices in EUR. Exchange rates fluctuate.
