ArchiSteamFarm vs Armagetron Advanced

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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FeatureArchiSteamFarmArmagetron Advanced
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageC#C++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 13,601★ 250
First released20152001
ReplacesIdle MasterTron

Why pick each one

Choose ArchiSteamFarm if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 13.6k GitHub stars
  • Written in C#
ArchiSteamFarm details

Choose Armagetron Advanced if…

  • Tiny resource footprint
  • Easy to host
Armagetron Advanced details

Frequently asked questions

Is ArchiSteamFarm or Armagetron Advanced better?

Neither is universally better. ArchiSteamFarm has the larger community, while Armagetron Advanced is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are ArchiSteamFarm and Armagetron Advanced free and open-source?

Yes. ArchiSteamFarm is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Armagetron Advanced under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run ArchiSteamFarm and Armagetron Advanced with Docker?

ArchiSteamFarm: yes. Armagetron Advanced: check the project docs for container support.

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