7d2d.net vs G-Portal: Honest 2026 Comparison for 7 Days To Die
Picking between 7d2d.net and G-Portal for 7 Days To Die? Both work for different groups. Side-by-side from the team that runs one of them, with full conflict disclosure and honest "pick G-Portal when…" advice.
- Pick 7d2d.net if 7DTD is your main game, you want one-click Darkness Falls / Undead Legacy, you want a fan-site host
- Pick G-Portal if you want to switch between games on the same plan (Gamecloud), or if your group plays on PS5/Xbox
- Price-wise: we're typically 20–40% cheaper at equivalent slot counts
7d2d.net
7DTD specialty hostFrom $5.99/mo · Plan M $9.99 · Plan L $17.99 · Plan XL $29.99 · 2-day money-back · 5 regions
The 7DTD-only specialist. We maintain the 7D2D Mod Launcher, run wiki.7d2d.net, and update our knowledge base before each patch drops. Pack-aware plans for Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, Ravenhearst, War3zuk, Asylum, Wasteland, Age of Oblivion, Sorcery, and Farm Life.
✓ 7DTD-specific control panel optimized for the game's quirks
✓ ~20–40% cheaper than G-Portal at equivalent slot counts
✓ One-click overhaul installs (Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, etc.)
✓ Pack-aware patch handling — we hold updates for modded servers until mods are compatible
✓ Fan-site approach: we follow patch notes before they affect you
✗ PC dedicated only — no console support
✗ 7DTD only — no game-switching on the same plan
G-Portal
Multi-game generalistFrom ~$8.50/mo for 4-slot · ~$15–$22/mo for 16-slot · Gamecloud bundle pricing · 14-day refund
German-headquartered host with strong console partnerships and a "Gamecloud" subscription that lets you swap between games on the same plan. The closest direct competitor for groups who play 7DTD plus Ark, Conan Exiles, Rust, etc.
✓ Gamecloud = swap between 70+ games on a single subscription. Genuinely useful if your group rotates games.
✓ PS5 + Xbox official console support
✓ Strong global region coverage (NA, EU, AU, Asia, SA)
✓ Polished panel that works consistently across their game catalogue
✓ Generous 14-day refund window
✗ Generic panel — not 7DTD-optimized
✗ Pricing is 20–40% above us at the same slot count
✗ Mod installation is generic FTP — no one-click overhauls
✗ Mid-tier patch handling for modded 7DTD — auto-updates can break overhauls
✗ Support response is variable; ticket-based rather than Discord-immediate
Side-by-side
| Dimension | 7d2d.net | G-Portal |
|---|---|---|
| 4-player vanilla | $5.99/mo | ~$8.50/mo |
| 16-player modded | $9.99/mo (Plan M) | ~$15–$18/mo |
| 32-player overhaul | $17.99/mo (Plan L) | ~$25–$30/mo |
| 7DTD-specific panel | Yes | Generic |
| Darkness Falls one-click | Yes | Manual FTP |
| Undead Legacy / Ravenhearst | One-click on Plan L+ | Manual |
| Game switching (multi-game plan) | 7DTD only | Gamecloud (70+ games) |
| PS5 / Xbox console | PC only | Yes |
| Regions | 5 | 10+ |
| Refund policy | 2-day money-back | 14-day refund |
| Patch handling for modded | Pack-aware (we hold) | Generic auto-update |
| Setup time | ~3 minutes | ~10–20 minutes |
| Support channel | Discord (lightning response) | Tickets + Discord |
| Trustpilot rating | 4.3 / 346 reviews | ~3.9 / large pool (mixed) |
Decision tree
- Your group rotates between games (7DTD + Ark + Rust + etc.) → G-Portal. Their Gamecloud is genuinely good for multi-game groups, no need to manage separate subscriptions.
- You're on PS5 or Xbox → G-Portal (or Nitrado). We don't host console servers.
- You want overhauls (Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, Ravenhearst) pre-configured → 7d2d.net. G-Portal supports them via manual FTP only.
- You're optimizing for price at the same slot count → 7d2d.net. We're 20–40% cheaper.
- 7DTD is your main game → 7d2d.net. Specialty hosting > generic catalogue when you'll only run one game.
- You want a polished generic panel and AAA-grade brand → G-Portal. We're a fan-site, they're enterprise.
What customers say after switching from a generic host
- “Server runs well, set up was no problem. £9.99/mo for the M plan, no issues. Discord response is quick.” — Ross A, UK
- “Highly recommended. Good communication, helpful crew, unbeaten price.” — Aleksander Kuś, PL
- “Zero issues and offer more for the price than all the others.” — Thor, US
FAQ
- Is G-Portal good for 7 Days To Die?
- Yes — especially for groups that play multiple games on one subscription, or play on PS5/Xbox. G-Portal’s Gamecloud is the strongest game-switching offer in the market. They’re a generic 70+ game host, so 7DTD doesn’t get specialty optimization, but the underlying infrastructure is solid.
- Why is G-Portal more expensive than 7d2d.net?
- Higher fixed costs: AAA brand SG&A, console-platform partnerships, 70+ game support overhead, multilingual support teams. Our 7DTD-only operation has lower cost structure that we pass on as price.
- Can I migrate my G-Portal save to 7d2d.net?
- Yes. Pull your world from G-Portal's FTP, upload to us via file manager or FTP, restart, your base and progression carry over.
- Does G-Portal handle Darkness Falls and other overhauls?
- Yes, but via manual FTP upload — you'll do the mod installation work yourself. We ship Darkness Falls (and 8 other overhauls) as one-click installs in our panel.
- Is the Gamecloud bundle worth it?
- Genuinely yes if your group plays 3+ games on rotation. You pay for one slot count and swap games as you like. If 7DTD is your main game and you'll mostly play just that, the bundle is over-priced for your use case — pick a single-game specialist instead.
- How does G-Portal's PS5/Xbox 7DTD work?
- It uses the official console-edition server licensing. PC players can cross-play in. We don't ship that licensing — if your group is mostly on consoles, G-Portal is the right call.
Want a 7DTD specialist host with one-click overhauls?
Most groups land on Plan M ($9.99/mo, 16 players, Darkness Falls + modlets one-click). 2-day money-back if it’s not for you.
See Plan M →