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Running one of the biggest Counter Strike community servers in the world, I've had the opportunity to test lots of different server providers. I've also helped thousands of other people on my Youtube channel and Discord get their game servers set up correctly. In this post, I'll go over the best CS2 server hosts you can go with today. I've kept it short and simple for you as anyone on this list is suitable for a basic 10 man private server (so pick who has the location near you), but if you need hosts with specialty features for plugins etc, then I've also got them listed too.
Best CS2 Server Host Roundup
If you don't have time to go through the entire list, I've listed these 2 first because their specialty is Counter Strike 2 servers, so they both have features specific to the game.
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Game Host Bros (That I own): Best support for modding with lots of automation
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DatHost: Lots of locations with an easy-to-use interface
I built Game Host Bros with Counter Strike 2 in mind. As I run my own servers, I wanted something that was easy to use while not taking over too much of the game and giving you all the control for installing mods with our automated mod installer/updater. Plus, you get access to me and my knowledge of running a 64 player CS2 server to directly to help with any questions you have. The downside is we don't have many locations (yet!).
DatHost is another great option for CS2 servers with lots of server locations, a great network and their easy-to-use control panel. However, I found that installing custom mods was cumbersome when using them. Although they also have a mod installer, they are perfect if you want to use a vanilla server and don't want to customize it extensively.
In-depth Reviews
Game Host Bros
Game Host Bros provides budget-friendly game server hosting for popular games.
Pros:
- Budget-friendly
- Easy setup
- Good for beginners
Cons:
- Limited locations
DatHost
DatHost is a leading game server provider for CS2 and other popular games such as Palworld, Valheim, Enshrouded, and more.
Pros:
- SSD storage for faster load times
- Automated backups
- DDoS protection
- Setup your server instantly
- Simple web console for management
Cons:
- Panel can sometimes be limiting for advanced use
G-Portal
G-Portal is a big name in the hosting world with custom game panel, mod manager, and server backup capabilities.
Pros:
- Mod support with built-in manager
- Various server locations
- Good customer support
- Custom control panel
- Good hardware
Cons:
- Limited configuration options
- Support can be slow at times
- Some users report overcrowded servers & instability
BisectHosting
BisectHosting delivers premium Minecraft hosting with excellent performance and support.
Pros:
- Excellent performance
- 24/7 expert support
- Modpack support
Cons:
- Higher pricing
- Mainly Minecraft focused
Streamline Servers
Streamline Servers specializes in game server hosting with optimized hardware and networking for gaming.
Pros:
- Gaming-optimized
- Good performance
- Specialized support
Cons:
- Higher pricing
- Limited general VPS options
Conclusion
If you're just after a normal Counter Strike 2 server with no mods and just the basic maps, then any provider on this list would do the job for you. Just pick someone with a location near you and your players.
However, if you need specialty features catered towards CS2, then here are your two options.
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Game Host Bros (That I own): Best support for modding with lots of automation
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DatHost: Lots of locations with an easy-to-use interface
If you're looking to host multiple servers, then you might want to look into getting a dedicated server as this gives you more control over your game servers. However, I would only really suggest doing this if you already have some kind of community, as it can start getting expensive fast.