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Factorio Server Manager vs Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

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 CA Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Open-source turn-based survival roguelike
FeatureFactorio Server ManagerCataclysm: Dark Days Ahead
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITCC-BY-SA-3.0
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 706★ 12,896
First released20172013
ReplacesFactorio official hostingNetHack

Why pick each one

Choose Factorio Server Manager if…

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

Choose Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead if…

  • Enormous depth
  • Active development
Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead details

Frequently asked questions

Is Factorio Server Manager or Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead better?

Neither is universally better. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Factorio Server Manager and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead free and open-source?

Yes. Factorio Server Manager is licensed under MIT and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead under CC-BY-SA-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Factorio Server Manager and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead with Docker?

Factorio Server Manager: yes. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead: check the project docs for container support.

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