Free, open-source Minecraft server launcher and management panel
PufferPanel
Open-source game server management panel, easy to use and install
About PufferPanel
PufferPanel is an open-source game server management panel designed to be easy to use and easy to install. It supports Minecraft, Forge, NeoForge, Sponge, Source dedicated servers, BungeeCord, PocketMine and many other server types from one web interface. It suits small networks, communities and game server providers that need straightforward multi-server administration without heavyweight tooling or licensing costs.
PufferPanel website preview
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PufferPanel: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers game server, admin panel, minecraft, open source, self hosted — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
PufferPanel pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | pufferpanel.com |
PufferPanel key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: game server, admin panel, minecraft, open source, self hosted
- Official site: pufferpanel.com
PufferPanel FAQ
How much does PufferPanel cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (pufferpanel.com).
What is PufferPanel used for?
Open-source game server management panel, easy to use and install Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: game server, admin panel, minecraft, open source, self hosted.
Where can I try PufferPanel?
On its official site, pufferpanel.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
PufferPanel vs alternatives
| PufferPanel | Crafty Controller | GameAP | AdGuard Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | game server, admin panel, minecraft, open source, self hosted | minecraft, game server, admin panel, self hosted, open source | game server, admin panel, open source, self hosted | ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source |
| Official site | pufferpanel.com | craftycontrol.com | gameap.com | adguard.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside PufferPanel, it includes Mere Medical, Dawarich, Anchr, Cloudlog.
Alternatives to PufferPanel
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with PufferPanel — worth comparing before you commit:
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More in Utilities & Security
Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Mere Medical — Free personal health record that unifies your patient portal data; Dawarich — Private location history timeline, an open-source Google Timeline alternative; Anchr — Open-source bookmarks manager, image upload and shortlink service.
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