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 MCSManager, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pterodactyl are Crafty Controller, Game Server Watcher, Pufferpanel and Scalacube.

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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.

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Pterodactyl alternatives page was last updated Nov 21, 2024
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  1. 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 Pterodactyl

     

    • MCSManager is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Pterodactyl.

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

    • MCSManager is Free and Open SourcePterodactyl is also Free and Open Source
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    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 Pterodactyl

     

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

    • Crafty Controller is Free and Open SourcePterodactyl is also Free and Open Source
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    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 Pterodactyl

     
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    Scalacube

    Offers game server hosting for Minecraft and others with a unified control panel, DDoS protection, 24/7 support, and discounts. Features include unlimited slots, modpack support, secure environment, customizable configurations, a...

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    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 Pterodactyl

     
  7. Scalacube icon

    Scalacube

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    Offers game server hosting for Minecraft and others with a unified control panel, DDoS protection, 24/7 support, and discounts. Features include unlimited slots, modpack support, secure environment, customizable configurations, and reliable uptime.

    28 Scalacube alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Scalacube screenshot 1

    Scalacube Features

    1.  Game hosting
    2.  Minecraft Server Hosting
    3.  Game server management
    4.  Modpack support

    Scalacube VS Pterodactyl

     
    Comments about Scalacube as an Alternative to Pterodactyl
    Guest
    Negative Jul 28, 2024
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    Pterodactyl is a self hosted solution Scalacube is not

    Folktro
    Negative Nov 21, 2024
    0

    Its not a Server Management Tool.

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    • Scalacube is the most popular Web-based alternative to Pterodactyl.

    • Scalacube is Freemium and ProprietaryPterodactyl is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    25 GameServerApp.com alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    GameServerApp.com screenshot 1

    Top GameServerApp.com Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Automatic Backup
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Admin panel
    9.  Game server management
    10.  Game hosting
    11.  Monetization
    12.  Webshop

    GameServerApp.com VS Pterodactyl

     

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

    • GameServerApp.com is Freemium and ProprietaryPterodactyl is Free and Open Source
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    LinuxGSM

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    The command-line tool for quick, simple deployment and management of Linux dedicated game servers.

    25 LinuxGSM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LinuxGSM screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  Game server management

    LinuxGSM VS Pterodactyl

     
  11. MC Server Soft icon

    MC Server Soft

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    A completely free server manager that you easily can host Minecraft servers with. A clean and simple interface makes it easy to navigate through server settings and functions...

    9 MC Server Soft alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MC Server Soft screenshot 1

    MC Server Soft Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Minecraft Server Hosting

    MC Server Soft VS Pterodactyl

     
  12. WindowsGSM icon

    WindowsGSM

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    The best open source software for game server management on Windows platform. Using .NET Framework 4.7.2.

    21 WindowsGSM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WindowsGSM screenshot 1

    WindowsGSM Features

    1.  Dedicated Server Hosting

    WindowsGSM VS Pterodactyl

     
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    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.

    16 McMyAdmin alternatives

    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 Pterodactyl

     
  14. Open Game Panel (OGP) icon

    Open Game Panel (OGP)

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cygwin
    Open Game Panel (OGP) screenshot 1

    Open Game Panel (OGP) Features

    1.  Game server management
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Game hosting

    Open Game Panel (OGP) VS Pterodactyl

     
  15. GameAP icon

    GameAP

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    GameAP (Game Admin Panel) is the opensource web-based game servers control panel. Fast to install, fast to work, functional and customizable.

    11 GameAP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    File management

    GameAP Features

    1. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Based on Laravel
    4.  Game server management

    GameAP VS Pterodactyl

     
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