AzerothCore vs CTFd
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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AzerothCore
Open-source MMORPG server framework for World of Warcraft
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CTFd
Open-source capture the flag framework for hacking competitions
| Feature | AzerothCore | CTFd |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,732 | ★ 6,776 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | official WoW servers | HackerRank CTF |
Why pick each one
Choose AzerothCore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.7k GitHub stars
- Written in C++
Choose CTFd if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.8k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is AzerothCore or CTFd better?
Neither is universally better. AzerothCore has the larger community, while CTFd is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are AzerothCore and CTFd free and open-source?
Yes. AzerothCore is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and CTFd under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AzerothCore and CTFd with Docker?
AzerothCore: yes. CTFd: yes.