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Head to head
Minepanel vs Pelican Panel
Both are on VGSources's list of game server control panels.
Minepanel
minepanel.ketbome.com
Minepanel is a self-hosted Docker panel for Minecraft Java and Bedrock servers.
VisitPelican Panel
pelican.dev
Pelican Panel is a free, open-source control panel for managing game servers through a web interface.
VisitSide by side
| Minepanel | Pelican Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Runs on | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Place | #1 of 32 | #20 of 32 |
| Checked | 21 Oct 2026 | 4 Oct 2026 |
In short
Minepanel: Minepanel makes sense for a Minecraft host who wants Java and Bedrock under one self-managed dashboard and is comfortable operating Docker. It offers broad server software coverage, useful diagnostics, detailed monitoring, role-based access and several notification and storage choices. The main reservation is recovery: backups exist, but restoring one is not a one-click task. Hardware limits also determine how many servers you can run. Choose it when control and a free MIT-licensed tool matter more than managed hosting or hands-off maintenance.
Pelican Panel: Pelican offers a free web panel with container isolation, backup options, and APIs for server and user-facing tasks. Its Linux requirement and beta status matter for anyone planning a stable self-hosted setup.