Do I need my own server?

Yes — M.A.F Cloud is bring-your-own-VPS. You keep full ownership and control of the machine; we give you the panel to manage it. There's no vendor lock-in.

Which runtimes are supported?

Minecraft (Paper, Fabric, Forge, Vanilla) plus general application runtimes including Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Bun, Deno and .NET.

How much does the panel cost?

The panel is free to get started. You only pay for the VPS you already own or rent. See the pricing page for details on higher tiers.

Is the console real-time?

Yes. The console is a raw bidirectional WebSocket terminal, so commands and output stream instantly without page reloads.

Is this a finished product?

M.A.F Cloud is brand new and in active early access — you'd be one of the very first users. The core panel works today; we're shipping improvements fast.

M.A.F Cloud vs Pterodactyl — Which Panel Should You Use?

Overview

Pterodactyl is the most popular open-source game server panel. M.A.F Cloud is a newer SaaS alternative. Here's how they compare.

Installation

Pterodactyl typically takes a few hours and requires Linux experience plus a full stack (PHP, Composer, Redis, MySQL, Nginx). M.A.F Cloud installs in about 30 seconds with a single command — Docker and Node.js are set up for you, and the agent auto-updates.

Features

Both panels give you a live console, file manager, and team access. M.A.F Cloud adds a built-in AI assistant, a one-click Modrinth plugin installer, and support for 11 application runtimes beyond Minecraft.

Community & Support

Pterodactyl has a large community. M.A.F Cloud offers friendly Discord support and an email SLA on paid plans.

Verdict

Choose Pterodactyl if you need full open-source control and have Linux expertise. Choose M.A.F Cloud if you want a working panel in 30 seconds.