ARK ASA Server Manager vs Crafty Controller
| ARK ASA Server Manager | Crafty Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported games | ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA), ARK: Survival Evolved (ASE) | — |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | — |
| Server provisioning | Yes | — |
| Mods and plugins | Yes | — |
| Scheduled backups | Yes | Yes |
| Role access controls | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Game Server Control Panels. On VGSources, Crafty Controller scores higher on our published basis.