A game server panel
that also runs VMs and websites.
FeatherPanel and Pterodactyl side by side
Both panels run game servers in Docker through a daemon on each node. The differences are in what else the panel can manage and how you extend it. The full comparisonalso lists when Pterodactyl may still suit you better.
| FeatherPanel | Pterodactyl | |
|---|---|---|
| Game servers | Docker containers on FeatherWings (Go) | Docker containers on Wings (Go) |
| Server templates | Spells in realms; Pterodactyl eggs import directly | Eggs in nests |
| Virtual machines | Proxmox VE VMs and LXC containers | Not included |
| Web hosting | WebSpaces with domains, SSL, SFTP, FTP and mail on FeatherQuilld | Not included |
| Plugins | Built-in plugin system and marketplace | No official plugin system |
| Sign-in | TOTP, passkeys, e-mail codes, Discord, OIDC, LDAP | Local accounts and TOTP |
| Support desk | Tickets and knowledge base | Not included |
| Install | One installer script, Docker Compose images | Manual PHP, web server, queue worker and cron setup |
| License | AGPL-3.0 panel, MIT FeatherWings | MIT |
Looking for speed numbers? See the benchmarks page.
Install in one command
The installer sets up Docker, the panel stack, a web server and SSL on Debian or Ubuntu.
Bring your servers
FeatherCli moves users, nodes, eggs and servers from Pterodactyl. Server UUIDs and files stay the same.
Read every feature
Game servers, Proxmox VDS, web hosting, tickets, SSO, the API and the MCP server.
Questions
Is FeatherPanel a good Pterodactyl alternative?
It manages game servers the same way, with Docker containers on a node daemon, and adds Proxmox VMs, web hosting, plugins and more sign-in options in the same panel. Pterodactyl eggs import as spells.
Can I migrate from Pterodactyl to FeatherPanel?
Yes. FeatherCli imports users with their passwords, nodes, eggs, servers, databases, backups, subusers and schedules into a fresh panel. Server files stay on the nodes and you swap Wings for FeatherWings.
Is FeatherPanel free?
Yes. It is open source under the AGPL-3.0 and free to self-host.
More answers in the FAQ.