MineOS CRUX Alternatives

MineOS CRUX is described as 'Specialized distribution with a specific goal: To provide the ultimate server solution for Minecraft and to provide a robust and extendible platform for server mods and related value-added functionality' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MineOS CRUX for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Web-based, Self-Hosted and Mac apps. The best MineOS CRUX alternative is Pterodactyl, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MineOS CRUX are MCSManager, Crafty Controller, Game Server Watcher and Pufferpanel.

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MineOS CRUX alternatives page was last updated Mar 2, 2025
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  1. Pterodactyl icon

    Pterodactyl

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    Pterodactyl is the free game server management panel designed by users, for users. Featuring support for Vanilla Minecraft, Spigot, Source Dedicated Servers, BungeeCord, and many more.

    33 Pterodactyl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Server console

    Pterodactyl Features

    1.  Game server management
    2. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Based on Laravel
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Built-in File Manager
    7.  Support for SFTP
    8.  Nginx
    9.  Support for Multiple Users
    10.  Task Scheduling

    Pterodactyl VS MineOS CRUX

     

    • Pterodactyl is the most popular Web-based, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to MineOS CRUX.

    • Pterodactyl is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MineOS CRUX.

    • Pterodactyl is Free and Open SourceMineOS CRUX is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. MCSManager icon

    MCSManager

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    Free, Secure, Distributed, Modern Control Panel for Minecraft and Steam Game Servers.

    27 MCSManager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Login

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Container Virtualization
    6. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    7.  Support for Multiple Users

    MCSManager VS MineOS CRUX

     

    • MCSManager is the most popular Windows alternative to MineOS CRUX.

    • MCSManager is Free and Open SourceMineOS CRUX is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. Crafty Controller icon

    Crafty Controller

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    Crafty is a wrapper for a Minecraft server which runs in the background. It has tons of features, including a slick AdminLTE-based GUI, auto-backups and console commands.

    25 Crafty Controller alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Crafty Controller screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Free Speech

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Community-based
    4.  Active discord support system
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Graphs
    7.  Python-based
    8.  Support for FTP

    Crafty Controller VS MineOS CRUX

     

    • Crafty Controller is the most popular Mac alternative to MineOS CRUX.

    • Crafty Controller is Free and Open SourceMineOS CRUX is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Game Server Watcher icon

    Game Server Watcher

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    Game Server Watcher, often abbreviated as GSWatcher, is a straightforward application designed to monitor the status of your preferred game servers and remotely manage your personal servers. It incorporates a buddy list feature and has the capability to alert you when a friend...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Game Server Watcher screenshot 1

    Game Server Watcher Features

    1.  Game server management

    Game Server Watcher VS MineOS CRUX

     
  6. Pufferpanel icon

    Pufferpanel

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    PufferPanel is an open source game server management panel designed for both small networks and game server providers. PufferPanel supports Minecraft, Spigot, Sponge, Source Dedicated Servers, BungeeCord, PocketMine and much more.

    30 Pufferpanel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Pufferpanel screenshot 1

    Pufferpanel VS MineOS CRUX

     
  7. McMyAdmin icon

    McMyAdmin

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    McMyAdmin is a web interface and administration utility for Minecraft Survival Multiplayer (SMP) servers. It lets you monitor the servers status, chat with users, manage groups and permissions, schedule events, perform updates and more.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    McMyAdmin screenshot 1

    McMyAdmin Features

    1.  Server Monitoring

    McMyAdmin VS MineOS CRUX

     
  9. Multicraft icon

    Multicraft

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    Multicraft is a Minecraft multi-server management solution running thousands of servers.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Multicraft screenshot 1

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  10. SpaceBukkit icon

    SpaceBukkit

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    SpaceBukkit is an advanced and completely free open-source administration panel for bukkit servers. It will make all those repetitive tasks like player and plugin management, backups and server tasks fun and easy, so you can start playing minecraft again.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    No longer under active development, but XereoNet is working on a new version called SpaceCP that will work with both Bukkit and Vanilla servers.

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    Minecraft Server

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    Minecraft Server is the official Minecraft server software made by Mojang.

    22 Minecraft Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cloudron

    Minecraft Server VS MineOS CRUX

     
  12. Pyrodactyl icon

    Pyrodactyl

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    pyrodactyl is the Pterodactyl-based game server panel that's faster, smaller, safer, and more accessible. It's the world's best Pterodactyl, powered by pyro.host. Runs on Windows!.

    32 Pyrodactyl alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    Pyrodactyl screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Container Virtualization
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Automatic Backup

    Pyrodactyl VS MineOS CRUX

     
  13. Application Management Panel (AMP) icon

    Application Management Panel (AMP)

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    AMP is an easy to install, self-hosted, web-based management panel for game servers. It supports dozens of applications including Minecraft, CS:GO, Rust, 7 Days to Die, Starbound, Factorio and many more. Supports both Windows and Linux.

    25 Application Management Panel (AMP) alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Application Management Panel (AMP) screenshot 1

    Application Management Panel (AMP) Features

    1. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    2.  Server Monitoring
    3.  Plugin API
    4.  Game server management
    5.  Minecraft Server Hosting
    6.  Rust

    Application Management Panel (AMP) VS MineOS CRUX

     

    • Application Management Panel (AMP) is the most popular commercial alternative to MineOS CRUX.

    • Application Management Panel (AMP) is Paid and ProprietaryMineOS CRUX is Free Personal and Proprietary
  14. Apex Minecraft Hosting icon

    Apex Minecraft Hosting

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    We provide high quality Minecraft server hosting and provide excellent customer service. We help parents create a safe and secure Minecraft server so they are able to play with their friends and not worry about other people interrupting on the server and potentially causing...

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    Apex Minecraft Hosting screenshot 1

    Apex Minecraft Hosting Features

    1.  Multicraft Control Panel
    2.  Minecraft Server Hosting

    Apex Minecraft Hosting VS MineOS CRUX

     
    Comments about Apex Minecraft Hosting as an Alternative to MineOS CRUX
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    Negative Mar 2, 2025
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    Its a Hosting not a management panel and they use modified Pterodactyl.

    Apex Minecraft Hosting icon
    • Apex Minecraft Hosting is Paid and ProprietaryMineOS CRUX is Free Personal and Proprietary
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