OpenTTD vs Pterodactyl
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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OpenTTD
Open-source transport simulation game with servers
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Pterodactyl
Free game server management panel
| Feature | OpenTTD | Pterodactyl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,150 | ★ 9,115 |
| First released | 2004 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Transport Tycoon | TCAdmin, Multicraft |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenTTD or Pterodactyl better?
Neither is universally better. Pterodactyl has the larger community, while OpenTTD is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenTTD and Pterodactyl free and open-source?
Yes. OpenTTD is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Pterodactyl under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenTTD and Pterodactyl with Docker?
OpenTTD: yes. Pterodactyl: yes.