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LinuxGSM 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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LI LinuxGSM Command-line tool for dedicated game servers VS PE Pelican Panel Modern open-source game server control panel
FeatureLinuxGSMPelican Panel
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageShellPHP
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 4,881★ 2,229
First released20122024
ReplacesTCAdmin, MulticraftTCAdmin, Multicraft

Why pick each one

Choose LinuxGSM if…

  • Huge game coverage
  • Lightweight CLI approach
LinuxGSM details

Choose Pelican Panel if…

  • Easier setup than predecessors
  • Active development
Pelican Panel details

Frequently asked questions

Is LinuxGSM or Pelican Panel better?

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

Are LinuxGSM and Pelican Panel free and open-source?

Yes. LinuxGSM is licensed under MIT and Pelican Panel under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run LinuxGSM and Pelican Panel with Docker?

LinuxGSM: check the project docs for container support. Pelican Panel: yes.

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