Pterodactyl AlternativesServer Management Tools and other similar apps like Pterodactyl

Pterodactyl is described as 'The free game server management panel designed by users, for users. Featuring support for Vanilla Minecraft, Spigot, Source Dedicated Servers, BungeeCord, and many more' and is a server management tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pterodactyl for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Pterodactyl alternative is GameServerApp.com, which is free. Other great apps like Pterodactyl are Crafty Controller, Pyrodactyl, LinuxGSM and MCSManager.

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Pterodactyl alternatives are mainly Server Management Tools, but if you're looking for Minecraft Servers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Pterodactyl.
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  1. GameServerApp.com icon

    GameServerApp.com

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    GameServerApp streamlines managing extensive game communities by automating server maintenance and allowing monetization without fees. Access your community globally with template-managed setups, team permissions, collaboration tools, and RP community support, all enhancing server administration.

    27 GameServerApp.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • GameServerApp.com is the most popular Windows, Linux, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Pterodactyl.

    • GameServerApp.com is the most popular free alternative to Pterodactyl.

    • GameServerApp.com is Freemium and ProprietaryPterodactyl is Free and Open Source
  2. Crafty Controller icon

    Crafty Controller

     14 likes

    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.

    26 Crafty Controller alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Crafty Controller is the most popular Mac alternative to Pterodactyl.

    • Crafty Controller is the most popular Open Source alternative to Pterodactyl.

    • Crafty Controller is Free and Open SourcePterodactyl is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Pyrodactyl is the most popular Web-based alternative to Pterodactyl.

    • Pyrodactyl is Free Personal and Open SourcePterodactyl is Free and Open Source
    • Pyrodactyl is LightweightPterodactyl is not according to our users
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    Pufferpanel

     8 likes

    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.

    31 Pufferpanel alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Application Management Panel (AMP) icon

    Application Management Panel (AMP)

     2 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Application Management Panel (AMP) is the most popular commercial alternative to Pterodactyl.

    • Application Management Panel (AMP) is Paid and ProprietaryPterodactyl is Free and Open Source
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    Multicraft

     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. TCAdmin icon

    TCAdmin

     3 likes

    With it’s flexible design and powerful features TCAdmin© was designed from the ground up to help today’s Game Service Provider save time and money, while allowing end users complete control over their servers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Jexactyl

     1 like

    Jexactyl is a fast, advanced and customisable game management panel and billing system in one.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Open Game Panel (OGP) icon

    Open Game Panel (OGP)

     11 likes

    The Open Game Panel (OGP) is an open source game server control panel , The admin account can manage and edit all game servers.

    OGP works on multiple flavors of Linux (native) and Windows (via Cygwin) operating systems.

    32 Open Game Panel (OGP) alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cygwin
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  15. Wisp.gg icon

    Wisp.gg

     1 like

    WISP Game Panel will provide hosting companies with more features than ever; at a fraction of the cost. 'Basically Ptero on roids' - Dane Everitt

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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