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Factorio Server Manager vs Lichess

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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FA Factorio Server Manager Web interface for managing Factorio servers VS LI Lichess Open-source chess server and platform
FeatureFactorio Server ManagerLichess
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageGoScala
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 706★ 18,557
First released20172010
ReplacesFactorio official hostingChess.com

Why pick each one

Choose Factorio Server Manager if…

  • Simplifies Factorio admin
  • Lightweight Go binary
Factorio Server Manager details

Choose Lichess if…

  • Full-featured chess platform
  • Completely ad-free
Lichess details

Frequently asked questions

Is Factorio Server Manager or Lichess better?

Neither is universally better. Lichess has the larger community, while Factorio Server Manager is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Factorio Server Manager and Lichess free and open-source?

Yes. Factorio Server Manager is licensed under MIT and Lichess under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Factorio Server Manager and Lichess with Docker?

Factorio Server Manager: yes. Lichess: yes.

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