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Factorio Server Manager vs Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot

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 PA Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot High-performance Minecraft server software
FeatureFactorio Server ManagerPaper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 706★ 12,564
First released20172014
ReplacesFactorio official hostingVanilla Minecraft server

Why pick each one

Choose Factorio Server Manager if…

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

Choose Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot if…

  • Excellent performance
  • Massive plugin ecosystem
Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot details

Frequently asked questions

Is Factorio Server Manager or Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot better?

Neither is universally better. Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Factorio Server Manager and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot free and open-source?

Yes. Factorio Server Manager is licensed under MIT and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Factorio Server Manager and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot with Docker?

Factorio Server Manager: yes. Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot: yes.

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