WindowsGSM Alternatives

WindowsGSM is described as 'The best open source software for game server management on Windows platform. Using .NET Framework 4.7.2' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WindowsGSM for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Web-based and Mac apps. The best WindowsGSM alternative is Pterodactyl, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WindowsGSM are Game Backup Monitor, Crafty Controller, MCSManager and GameServerApp.com.

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  1. Pterodactyl icon

    Pterodactyl

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    Pterodactyl is the free game server management panel designed by users, for users. Featuring support for Vanilla Minecraft, Spigot, Source Dedicated Servers, BungeeCord, and many more.

    35 Pterodactyl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Server console
     
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    Pterodactyl is Linux exclusive while WindowsGSM is Windows exclusive

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    • Pterodactyl is the most popular Web-based, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to WindowsGSM.

    • Pterodactyl is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WindowsGSM.

    • Pterodactyl is Free and Open SourceWindowsGSM is also Free and Open Source
  2. Game Backup Monitor icon

    Game Backup Monitor

     25 likes

    Game Backup Monitor is a simple, but flexible application that detects games as you play them. Once you finish playing a game, a backup of the saved games will be made automatically using 7-Zip compression.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Game Backup Monitor is the most popular Windows alternative to WindowsGSM.

    • Game Backup Monitor is Free and Open SourceWindowsGSM is also Free and Open Source
    • Game Backup Monitor is LightweightWindowsGSM is not according to our users
  4. Crafty Controller icon

    Crafty Controller

     14 likes

    Crafty is a wrapper for a Minecraft server which runs in the background. It has tons of features, including a slick AdminLTE-based GUI, auto-backups and console commands.

    26 Crafty Controller alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Crafty Controller screenshot 1
     

    • Crafty Controller is the most popular Mac alternative to WindowsGSM.

    • Crafty Controller is Free and Open SourceWindowsGSM is also Free and Open Source
  6. GameServerApp.com icon

    GameServerApp.com

     3 likes

    GameServerApp streamlines managing extensive game communities by automating server maintenance and allowing monetization without fees. Access your community globally with template-managed setups, team permissions, collaboration tools, and RP community support, all enhancing server administration.

    27 GameServerApp.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    GameServerApp.com screenshot 1
     

    • GameServerApp.com is the most popular SaaS alternative to WindowsGSM.

    • GameServerApp.com is Freemium and ProprietaryWindowsGSM is Free and Open Source
  7. Pyrodactyl icon

    Pyrodactyl

     4 likes

    pyrodactyl is the Pterodactyl-based game server panel that's faster, smaller, safer, and more accessible. It's the world's best Pterodactyl, powered by pyro.host. Runs on Windows!.

    32 Pyrodactyl alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Pyrodactyl screenshot 1
     
  9. LinuxGSM icon

    LinuxGSM

     35 likes

    The command-line tool for quick, simple deployment and management of Linux dedicated game servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LinuxGSM screenshot 1
     
  10. Game Server Watcher icon

    Game Server Watcher

     1 like

    Game Server Watcher, often abbreviated as GSWatcher, is a straightforward application designed to monitor the status of your preferred game servers and remotely manage your personal servers. It incorporates a buddy list feature and has the capability to alert you when a friend...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  11. Application Management Panel (AMP) icon

    Application Management Panel (AMP)

     2 likes

    AMP is an easy to install, self-hosted, web-based management panel for game servers. It supports dozens of applications including Minecraft, CS:GO, Rust, 7 Days to Die, Starbound, Factorio and many more. Supports both Windows and Linux.

    25 Application Management Panel (AMP) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Application Management Panel (AMP) screenshot 1
     

    • Application Management Panel (AMP) is the most popular commercial alternative to WindowsGSM.

    • Application Management Panel (AMP) is Paid and ProprietaryWindowsGSM is Free and Open Source
  12. Pufferpanel icon

    Pufferpanel

     8 likes

    PufferPanel is an open source game server management panel designed for both small networks and game server providers. PufferPanel supports Minecraft, Spigot, Sponge, Source Dedicated Servers, BungeeCord, PocketMine and much more.

    31 Pufferpanel alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Pufferpanel screenshot 1
     
  13. Open Game Panel (OGP) icon

    Open Game Panel (OGP)

     11 likes

    The Open Game Panel (OGP) is an open source game server control panel , The admin account can manage and edit all game servers.

    OGP works on multiple flavors of Linux (native) and Windows (via Cygwin) operating systems.

    32 Open Game Panel (OGP) alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cygwin
    Open Game Panel (OGP) screenshot 1
     
  14. GameDash icon

    GameDash

     5 likes

    GameDash empowers hosts and communities to spend less time and money on managing their infrastructure and game servers, allowing them to focus on offering their customers and players a great experience.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Instance management
     
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