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Kretase

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  • Free
  • Linux
  • Web
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What it is

Kretase is a free, MIT-licensed panel you run on your own Linux server. It provisions Minecraft and other game servers in Docker containers, with separate CPU and RAM limits. You also get live monitoring, backups, scheduled tasks, team permissions, and Minecraft-focused tools. The project is young and has no paid security audit badge yet.

Good, and not so good

  • Free forever under the MIT license
  • Docker containers with individual CPU and RAM limits
  • Minecraft templates, plugin marketplace, and mod managers
  • Scheduled backups, cron tasks, and multi-node support
  • Team permissions and optional TOTP two-factor authentication
  • Requires self-hosting on Linux with root access
  • Minimum requirement is 1 GB RAM and 10 GB disk
  • Project is described as young
  • No paid security audit badge yet
  • No free trial is listed

Who it suits

Developers running Minecraft and other servers on their own Linux host Server owners who need permissions, backups, and multiple nodes Groups that prefer open-source software with no panel fee

Choose Kretase when you want to host Minecraft and several other server types on infrastructure you control, without a panel subscription. The installer, container limits, monitoring, backups, scheduling, and team permissions cover a useful operating baseline. Minecraft-specific managers add value for modded or plugin servers. You still need to supply and maintain a Linux machine, and the project openly warns that it is young. Groups seeking a managed service or established production hardening should use another option.

Plans

  • Free foreverOpen source · MIT License · Self-hostedFree

As kretase.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026.

Questions

What games does Kretase support?
Listed games include Minecraft, Counter-Strike 2, Rust, ARK: Survival Evolved, Terraria, Valheim, DayZ, Garry's Mod, and Left 4 Dead 2. It also lists SteamCMD, voice, database, and custom game servers.
What does Kretase cost?
Kretase is free forever and MIT licensed. The listed plan is free, and no free trial is offered. You still need to provide and operate the server where you install it.
What hardware and operating systems are required?
The stated minimum is 1 GB of RAM, 10 GB of disk, and root access. The installer supports Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04, plus Debian 11 and 12.
Does Kretase support mods and plugins?
Yes. Minecraft features include server templates, a plugin marketplace, a Fabric mod manager, a Paper version manager, and CurseForge world management.
Can several people manage servers?
Yes. Team management, per-server sub-user permissions, scoped API keys, and optional TOTP two-factor authentication are listed.
Is Kretase production-ready?
The maker describes Kretase as a young project and recommends Pterodactyl for users who need production-hardened software today. It has no paid security audit badge yet.