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Crafty Controller vs Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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CR Crafty Controller Web-based Minecraft server management panel VS DO Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker image for running Minecraft Bedrock Edition servers
FeatureCrafty ControllerDocker Minecraft Bedrock Server
CategoryGame Engines & FrameworksGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguagePythonShell
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 1,700★ 1,832
First released20182019
ReplacesMinecraft Realms, PterodactylMinecraft Realms

Why pick each one

Choose Crafty Controller if…

  • Supports many server flavors
  • Friendly web UI
Crafty Controller details

Choose Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Crafty Controller or Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server better?

Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Crafty Controller if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Crafty Controller and Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server free and open-source?

Yes. Crafty Controller is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Crafty Controller and Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server with Docker?

Crafty Controller: yes. Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server: yes.

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