Crafty Controller
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| Fact | Crafty Controller | Pterodactyl Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Backups | The interface includes server backup management and backup downloads. | Server backups can use local storage through Wings or remote storage through AWS S3 or compatible services. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists Arcadia Technology, LLC as founded in 2022. | 2015 |
| License | Crafty Controller is released under the GNU General Public License v3, with source available for inspection and modification. | The code is released under the MIT License. |
| Purpose | Crafty Controller is a free, open-source Minecraft server launcher and manager with a self-hosted web interface. | Pterodactyl is an open-source game server management panel built with PHP, React, and Go. |
| Security | 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. | The maker says the platform includes bcrypt password hashing, AES-256-CBC encryption, and HTTPS support out of the box. |
Crafty Controller plans
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