GameCP

Overview

GameCP is a control panel for managing game servers, nodes, and users from one platform. It can run servers in isolated Docker containers or in Native mode on a desktop, laptop, or server. Its hybrid deployment model accommodates a mix of server setups, while smart capacity management tracks available resources and places new servers on the node with the best available capacity.

GameCP says it natively supports more than 100 game titles, and it can also run games through imported Eggs or Docker images. The listed supported games include 7 Days to Die, ARK: Survival Ascended, ARK: Survival Evolved, Arma Reforger, and Ask. GameCP launched in 2004, went on hiatus in 2014, and returned with GameCP v3 in 2026.

For readers comparing panels, see our Game server control panels directory.

Key features

Server and node management

Capacity-aware placement is central to GameCP’s multi-node approach: it tracks node resources and directs each new server to the node with the strongest available capacity. Server provisioning and scheduled backups are supported, and the entry lists a managed-server limit of three. Role access controls let operators manage who can access the panel.

Mods, console, and files

The mod manager connects with CurseForge, Modrinth, Steam Workshop, and SpigotMC to install mods, plugins, and modpacks. Day-to-day server tools include a live console over WebSocket, a file manager with syntax highlighting, and real-time resource metrics.

Integration and automation

A REST API exposes dashboard actions. The WHMCS module adds automatic provisioning, single sign-on, automatic suspension and unsuspension, and resource-usage tracking. WHMCS integration is included in the Titan plan.

Security and payments

GameCP says data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, access is restricted to authorized personnel, and security measures are reviewed regularly. Stripe processes and stores payment details; GameCP says it does not keep full card numbers.

Pricing

GameCP uses a freemium model, with a free plan, paid plans from $2.50/mo, and a 14-day trial. The plan details distinguish the Community plan’s 14 days of free access from the paid plans’ 14-day free trials.

The listed plan prices are per node. Community is limited to one node and three servers, while Operator lists unlimited game servers. Titan adds the App Store and WHMCS Integration. The plan listings name Community, Priority, and Enterprise support tiers.

Platforms

GameCP lists API, Linux, self-hosted, web, and Windows as supported platforms. Its setup guide says nodes can run Linux or Windows and recommends Ubuntu 20.04 or later for Linux. The guide lists minimum node requirements of 2GB RAM and 20GB storage, with SSH access for Linux nodes or remote access for Windows nodes.

That makes the node operating system and access method practical setup considerations: operators need a qualifying machine and the appropriate remote access before adding it to their environment.

Who it's for

GameCP is aimed at people who operate game servers across one or more nodes and want a single panel for provisioning, monitoring, files, and mods. Its mod-source integrations suit communities that regularly install or update supported mods and plugins. The WHMCS features are specifically relevant to operators who need billing-linked provisioning, account access, suspension, and resource tracking.

It may also suit server hosts choosing between containerized and Native operation, provided their nodes meet the stated requirements. The Community plan gives a constrained way to begin, while the paid plans set out different server limits, integrations, domains, and support tiers.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Supports Docker-container and Native server operation.
• Capacity management directs new servers to the node with the best available resources.
• Mod integrations cover CurseForge, Modrinth, Steam Workshop, and SpigotMC.
• Includes a REST API, and the Titan plan adds WHMCS Integration.
• Lists Linux and Windows nodes, with setup requirements for each.

Cons

• The Community plan is limited to one node and three game servers.
• The setup guide specifies at least 2GB RAM and 20GB storage per node, plus remote access.
• Community support is the listed support tier on the free plan; Priority and Enterprise support are attached to paid plans.

Alternatives

For other control-panel options, consider GameServerApp, HaruHost, or WISP. Windows-focused operators can also look at Windows Game Server. Other panels in this category include GameAP, Calagopus, Pterodactyl Panel, and AMP.

Verdict

GameCP brings node management, server provisioning, mod installation, and live operational tools together, with both Docker and Native runtime options. Its pricing separates a limited one-node Community plan from paid per-node plans, and its higher tier includes WHMCS Integration and the App Store. Before choosing it, operators should check node requirements, the Community plan’s three-server cap, and which support tier fits their needs. For hosts running billing workflows, the WHMCS features make Titan the plan to examine; for smaller communities, Community offers a defined starting scope.