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Bastion Server Platform

Free#24 of 26 in Minecraft Server Control Panels

Bastion Server Platform: A focused Windows panel for core Minecraft server control, monitoring, and file tasks. Ranked #24 of 26 in Minecraft Server Control Panels by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: Open source; best for windows users needing a lightweight panel.

5.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.7 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Windows users needing a lightweight panel
Paid from
Free
Scheduled backups
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Start, stop, restart, and control servers from a live web console
- CPU and memory metrics for running Minecraft processes
- Web file management, local JAR importing, and an HTTP API
Where it doesn't
- Windows-focused rather than cross-platform
- No scheduled or verified backup capability
- No multi-user roles, scheduler, or plugin/mod management

Our verdict on Bastion Server Platform

Bastion Server Platform is an open-source, self-hosted Minecraft server management panel for Windows environments. Its web interface covers server creation, starting, stopping, restarting, command input, file operations, and process monitoring. It supports Paper, Vanilla, Velocity, and locally imported Spigot or Bukkit JARs, making it suitable for administrators who want a focused control layer around Minecraft servers on Windows. Authentication uses JWT access and refresh tokens, while the platform also provides Java runtime download and index infrastructure.

Its strongest area is core server lifecycle management. The live web console provides command input, and CPU and memory metrics give administrators visibility into running processes. The file manager supports uploads, downloads, and editing through the web interface, while the HTTP API provides an integration path for external tools. Local JAR importing and server creation also reduce the need to manage every server entirely outside the panel. These features make Bastion a practical fit for a small, Windows-centered hosting setup that values direct control over broad platform coverage.

Bastion is less suitable for teams that need operational automation, verified backups, multi-user permissions, or plugin and mod management. The published implementation status marks roles, scheduler and automation, and plugin/mod management as not implemented. Its scope is therefore narrower than a panel built around delegated administration or backup workflows. Choose Bastion for straightforward Windows management with console, files, metrics, authentication, and API access; choose an alternative when cross-platform deployment, scheduled backups, role-based access, or deeper server automation is central to the setup. The project uses a custom Bastion GSLP 2.1 license rather than a standard OSI license.

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Bastion Server Platform pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Bastion Server Platform fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	Windows
Server software support	Paper, Vanilla, Velocity, Spigot, Bukkit
Scheduled backups	No
Web file manager	Yes
SFTP access	Not verified
Multi-user roles	No
Server import	Yes
Deployment	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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