Pterodactyl AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Minecraft Servers

The best Minecraft Server alternative to Pterodactyl is Crafty Controller, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Pterodactyl and eight of them are Minecraft Servers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Minecraft Server alternatives to Pterodactyl are FeatherPanel, MC Server Soft, Hajime and Scalacube.

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Pterodactyl alternatives are mainly Minecraft Servers, but if you're looking for Server Management Tools 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. 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.

    30 Crafty Controller alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. FeatherPanel icon
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    Open-source, web-based game server panel offering efficient resource use, 204x lighter and 22x faster than competitors, Docker support, fast setup, advanced controls, multi-server management, modern UI, security features, server monitoring, frequent updates, and no license fees.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  3. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Hajime icon
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    Hajime is a free, open-source, cross-platform Minecraft server wrapper aiming to bring advanced features to the masses with easy setup, comprehensive functionality, and a pure CLI design.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Scalacube icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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  6. Windows Game Server (WGS) is a free, open-source dedicated game server manager for Windows. It supports 101+ games including CS2, Valheim, Rust, Palworld, ARK, DayZ, Minecraft and more. Features include SteamCMD integration, automatic backups, RCON console, Discord bot, REST API...

    3 Windows Game Server (WGS) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    MineOS CRUX is a 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.

    16 MineOS CRUX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. ServerSheriff icon
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    ServerSheriff is a modern SaaS-based server panel that stands out through reliability, an intuitive interface, and full feature support.

    37 ServerSheriff alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
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