You may be wondering how a Lifetime server option can be financially viable over the long term. Don't worry, you're not the first to ask. Our Lifetime server prices are carefully calculated to cover long-term operating costs. You can also upgrade your server later. Since the launch of ZapX, every Lifetime server also runs through your ZapX Pass: the subscription applies to your entire account, not to each server individually. It helps cover ongoing costs and, depending on the tier, covers several or an unlimited number of Lifetime servers at the same time (Plus: 2, Pro: 8, Max: unlimited).
Both the rental and Lifetime options have their pros and cons. Depending on your use case, one option may be a better fit than the other. Below, we explain the small but important benefits and differences.
The rental option is especially useful if you want to work on projects spontaneously or in the short term, or if you want the flexibility to make changes. If you decide not to continue with your project, you can simply cancel the service. This way, you avoid paying a large amount upfront for a Lifetime option that you may not actively use or need, and might later regret purchasing.
Another benefit of the rental option is that you can upgrade or downgrade your package. This lets you flexibly reduce or increase resources later. Downgrades are not possible with the Lifetime option. You can also change the game on our game server products at any time. Changing the game itself is free. However, slot prices may vary by game, so the difference may need to be adjusted and paid.
The Lifetime option is especially useful if you plan to work on your projects over the long term. Over time, the Lifetime option can be cheaper than the rental option because you pay once instead of making recurring payments. After a certain point, you benefit because there is no longer any rental fee for the server itself. Your only recurring payment is your ZapX Pass, which includes the ZapX AI Agent and additional backup slots. It covers all the Lifetime servers on your account together: the more Lifetime servers you run through it, the smaller its share per server.
Dedicated servers are also available as Lifetime purchases, so you pay for the hardware once. However, a Dedicated Server uses an entire machine. That's why it doesn't use the Lifetime slots included with your Pass. In addition to your ZapX Pass, each server requires a Dedicated Lifetime Slot, billed every 30 days. This slot isn't included in any Pass tier; you'll see the current price when you order.
A Lifetime server requires an active ZapX Pass: each Pass tier allows a certain number of Lifetime servers to be active at the same time (Plus: 2, Pro: 8, Max: unlimited). If you don't have a Pass when you buy a server, the lowest-priced tier will be added automatically. If your Pass tier is later reduced (for example, by canceling or downgrading) below the number of your active Lifetime servers, the excess servers will be automatically suspended: they will be stopped and become inaccessible. They'll be unlocked again as soon as you have an active Pass with an available slot (they won't restart automatically). The IP address and port may change when they're reactivated. Your data will remain fully intact for at least 14 days after suspension; after that, the server may be archived. The archive will be kept for at least six months and may be deleted afterward (for Dedicated Servers, the hardware may be released after 14 days). See § 8 of our Terms for details. Learn more in the guide “ZapX Pass: An overview of the premium subscription.”
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Apart from that, there are no significant differences. The hardware selection is the same. Both rental and purchase-based services run on the same hardware (host systems). This also means that you'll benefit from infrastructure upgrades or renewals (hardware selection) over the years with either option.
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