What is Pterodactyl?
A free, open-source game server control panel that isolates each server in a Docker container with resource limits. Built with PHP, React, and Go, it provides a web interface for users, networks, and service providers to manage game server infrastructure securely.
Pterodactyl pricing
We don't have Pterodactyl's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free and open source
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Web
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 19 (10 in the last 12 months), max severity CRITICAL sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Pterodactyl FAQ
Common questions about Pterodactyl, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Pterodactyl?
An open-source platform for managing game servers across multiple deployments, with each server running in isolated Docker containers for security and accessed through an intuitive web interface. It is indexed under Hosting Infrastructure.
Source: https://pterodactyl.io
Is Pterodactyl free to use?
Pterodactyl is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://pterodactyl.io
What platforms does Pterodactyl support?
We have confirmed browser-based access to Pterodactyl. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.
Source: https://pterodactyl.io
Can Pterodactyl be self-hosted?
Yes. Pterodactyl can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://pterodactyl.io
Pterodactyl alternatives
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release cadence | 81 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 25 | 0.09 | 2.3 | ✓ |
| Security score | 54 | 0.04 | 2.3 | ✓ |
| Stars | 75 | 0.03 | 1.9 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.12 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
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