Tools / 7 Days to Die / comparison
xegen vs Teragon
Advanced local generators can be useful when you want hands-on terrain control. A web generator is better when the goal is a fast, inspectable server launch.
Short answer
Choose xegen for a low-friction server-ready world. Choose a local advanced workflow when custom terrain authoring matters more than launch speed.
Practical comparison
| Need | xegen | Manual generator workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Runs in the browser, no local game install required. | Usually requires a local download or desktop workflow. |
| Preview | Shows a map preview before download. | Preview support depends on the tool and workflow. |
| Quality checks | Scores candidate worlds for spawn, traders, POIs, roads, biomes, and terrain. | Often leaves quality review to the admin. |
| Server handoff | Downloads a ready world and gives serverconfig install lines. | Admin usually handles upload and config manually. |
Next steps
- Generate a world in-browser.
- Check trader, spawn, biome, and POI scores.
- Copy the install lines into serverconfig.xml.