SimplisticNode vs ZAP-Hosting
ZAP-Hosting is a large game host based in Germany and a common pick for FiveM. They build servers from a slot package with extra RAM on top. Here is how that works out against our FiveM plans.
FiveM, same RAM
| Plan | SimplisticNode | ZAP-Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | ||
| 2 GB | $5.50/mo | $9.08/mo |
| 4 GB | ||
| 4 GB | $11.50/mo | $14.60/mo |
| 8 GB | ||
| 8 GB | $23.50/mo | $25.64/mo |
| 12 GB | ||
| 12 GB | $35.50/mo | $36.68/mo |
| 16 GB | ||
| 16 GB | $48.50/mo | $47.72/mo |
| 24 GB | ||
| 24 GB | $72.50/mo | $69.80/mo |
| 32 GB | ||
| 32 GB | $97.50/mo | $91.88/mo |
ZAP-Hosting figures are their 10-slot FiveM base ($9.08, which includes 2 GB) with RAM added at $2.76 per GB, on their standard host, billed monthly. Their faster premium host and extra storage cost more.
Feature by feature
| Feature | SimplisticNode | ZAP-Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ||
| CPU | High-clock Ryzen on every plan | Standard host: 2.0 to 3.4 GHz. A faster premium host costs extra |
| Storage | ||
| Storage | 75 to 500 GB NVMe included | Standard host uses SSD. Extra space from $2.18/mo per 25 GB |
| txAdmin | ||
| txAdmin | Pre-installed | Included |
| MySQL databases | ||
| MySQL databases | Included | Supported |
| DDoS protection | ||
| DDoS protection | Always on | Included |
| Locations | ||
| Locations | Newcastle, UK and Salt Lake City, US | 8, including London, Frankfurt, the US, Canada, Sydney and Singapore |
| Billing | ||
| Billing | Monthly, cancel any time | Monthly, or up to 50% off when you pay up to 5 years ahead |
Why pick SimplisticNode
- Cheaper for most RP serversLess than ZAP-Hosting at every size up to 12 GB: $5.50 against $9.08 to start, and $11.50 against $14.60 for 4 GB.
- High-clock CPUs as standardFiveM lives on single-thread speed. Every plan runs on high-clock Ryzen, not a 2.0 to 3.4 GHz host with the fast one as a paid extra.
- Storage included75 GB or more of NVMe on every plan, ready for your cars, maps and resources.
Where ZAP-Hosting is better
We'd rather you knew now than found out later.
- Slightly cheaper for large servers, from 16 GB up.
- Far more locations, including mainland Europe, Canada, Australia and Singapore.
- Big discounts for paying ahead (up to 50% over 5 years), and one-off lifetime servers.
- Hundreds of other games if you run more than FiveM.
ZAP-Hosting details were taken from their public website on 19 September 2026 and may have changed since. Prices are in US dollars, excluding tax. Source: ZAP-Hosting FiveM order page. ZAP-Hosting is a trademark of its owner; we're not affiliated with them.
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