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LinuxGSM vs MCSManager

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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LI LinuxGSM Command-line tool for dedicated game servers VS MC MCSManager Web control panel for managing game servers
FeatureLinuxGSMMCSManager
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageShellTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 4,881★ 4,900
First released20122017
ReplacesTCAdmin, MulticraftMulticraft, Pterodactyl

Why pick each one

Choose LinuxGSM if…

  • Huge game coverage
  • Lightweight CLI approach
LinuxGSM details

Choose MCSManager if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (4.9k GitHub stars)
  • Written in TypeScript
MCSManager details

Frequently asked questions

Is LinuxGSM or MCSManager better?

Neither is universally better. MCSManager has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are LinuxGSM and MCSManager free and open-source?

Yes. LinuxGSM is licensed under MIT and MCSManager under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run LinuxGSM and MCSManager with Docker?

LinuxGSM: check the project docs for container support. MCSManager: yes.

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