Crafty Controller vs MineOS
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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Crafty Controller
Web-based Minecraft server management panel
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MineOS
Web management panel for Minecraft servers
| Feature | Crafty Controller | MineOS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Engines & Frameworks | Game Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,700 | ★ 365 |
| First released | 2018 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Minecraft Realms, Pterodactyl | Minecraft Realms |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Crafty Controller or MineOS better?
Neither is universally better. Crafty Controller has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Crafty Controller and MineOS free and open-source?
Yes. Crafty Controller is licensed under GPL-3.0 and MineOS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Crafty Controller and MineOS with Docker?
Crafty Controller: yes. MineOS: yes.
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