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Factorio Server Manager vs Unciv

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 UN Unciv Open-source reimplementation of Civilization V
FeatureFactorio Server ManagerUnciv
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITMPL-2.0
LanguageGoKotlin
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcebare-metal, binary, docker
GitHub stars★ 706★ 11,071
First released20172018
ReplacesFactorio official hostingCivilization V

Why pick each one

Choose Factorio Server Manager if…

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

Choose Unciv if…

  • Released under the MPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 11.1k GitHub stars
Unciv details

Frequently asked questions

Is Factorio Server Manager or Unciv better?

Unciv 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 Unciv free and open-source?

Yes. Factorio Server Manager is licensed under MIT and Unciv under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Factorio Server Manager and Unciv with Docker?

Factorio Server Manager: yes. Unciv: yes.

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