Gameap vs Pelican Panel
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Gameap
Open-source game server control panel
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Pelican Panel
Modern open-source game server control panel
| Feature | Gameap | Pelican Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 43 | ★ 2,229 |
| First released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Replaces | AMP, TCAdmin | TCAdmin, Multicraft |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Gameap or Pelican Panel better?
Neither is universally better. Pelican Panel has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Gameap and Pelican Panel free and open-source?
Yes. Gameap is licensed under MIT and Pelican Panel under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gameap and Pelican Panel with Docker?
Gameap: yes. Pelican Panel: yes.