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Factorio Server Manager vs Mindustry

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 MI Mindustry Tower-defense and factory game with servers
FeatureFactorio Server ManagerMindustry
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 706★ 28,532
First released20172017
ReplacesFactorio official hostingFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose Factorio Server Manager if…

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

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Frequently asked questions

Is Factorio Server Manager or Mindustry better?

Mindustry is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Factorio Server Manager if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

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

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

Can I run Factorio Server Manager and Mindustry with Docker?

Factorio Server Manager: yes. Mindustry: yes.

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