Aethera
6.0#15 in minecraft server control panelsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
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Crafty Controller
7.8#1 in minecraft server control panelsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Aethera | Crafty Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Optional modules include a Discord bot, SMTP mailer, Paperview file sharing, and an asynchronous backup worker. | Server webhooks can send notifications to Slack, Mattermost, Discord, and Teams; the documentation notes provider rate limits can delay or lose notifications. |
| Purpose | Aethera is a free, open-source, self-hosted control panel for managing Minecraft game servers. | Crafty Controller is a free, open-source Minecraft server launcher and manager with a self-hosted web interface. |
| Security | The installer generates a cryptographically random JWT secret and MongoDB password; users can configure their own TLS through a reverse proxy. | The maker says Crafty uses Argon2 password hashing, defaults to an SSL certificate secured web server, and stores data locally on the self-hosted machine. |
Aethera plans
- FreeFree
Crafty Controller plans
- Crafty ControllerFree
- FreeFree
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