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SteamCMD Server vs Enshrouded Dedicated Server

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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ST SteamCMD Server Generic SteamCMD-based dedicated game server containers VS EN Enshrouded Dedicated Server Dockerized dedicated server for the survival game Enshrouded
FeatureSteamCMD ServerEnshrouded Dedicated Server
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageShellShell
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB6,144 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 181★ 259
First released20202024
Replacescommercial game server hostingcommercial game server hosting

Why pick each one

Choose SteamCMD Server if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Shell
SteamCMD Server details

Choose Enshrouded Dedicated Server if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Shell
Enshrouded Dedicated Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is SteamCMD Server or Enshrouded Dedicated Server better?

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

Are SteamCMD Server and Enshrouded Dedicated Server free and open-source?

Yes. SteamCMD Server is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Enshrouded Dedicated Server under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run SteamCMD Server and Enshrouded Dedicated Server with Docker?

SteamCMD Server: yes. Enshrouded Dedicated Server: yes.

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