GameAP
GameAP: A free, self-hosted panel for game-server automation, access control, and API workflows. Ranked #9 of 32 in Game Server Control Panels by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free open-source automation and API users.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree open-source automation and API users
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Supported gamesMinecraft; Half-Life; Counter-Strike; Team Fortress 2; Garry’s Mod; Quake; Rust; FiveM; Hytale; Terraria; San Andreas: MP
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free, open-source management with Windows and Linux deployment
- REST API, plugins, and provisioning support for automation workflows
- Console, file management, scheduling, permissions, and resource controls
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment leaves infrastructure administration to the operator
- The panel itself does not automatically perform database backups
- Supported-game coverage is limited to the documented game list
Our verdict on GameAP
GameAP is a free, open-source control panel for self-hosted game servers and related services. It is designed for operators managing deployments on Windows or Linux, from low-resource virtual servers to horizontally scaled dedicated infrastructure. The panel handles installation, starting, stopping, restarting, updating, and reinstalling servers, while also providing remote console access, RCON player management, file operations, CPU and RAM limits, scheduled tasks, and per-server permissions. A web interface, API, and Docker distribution support different deployment and management workflows.
Automation is the clearest reason to choose GameAP. Recurring tasks can run restarts, updates, commands, and backups, while the REST API supports integrations and server provisioning. Its WebAssembly plugin architecture and plugin catalog extend the panel, and compatibility with Pterodactyl Eggs and Pelican Eggs adds ecosystem fit. Users, roles, and per-server access controls also make it suitable for teams that need to separate administrative responsibilities. The published supported-game list includes Minecraft, Half-Life, Counter-Strike, Team Fortress 2, Garry’s Mod, Quake, Rust, FiveM, Hytale, Terraria, and San Andreas: MP.
GameAP fits operators who want open-source control and are comfortable managing a self-hosted panel and its underlying infrastructure. Its file manager supports editing, uploads, downloads, and archive handling, which keeps common server administration tasks in one interface. Scheduled backups are documented, but the panel itself does not automatically perform database backups, so database protection requires separate handling. Choose GameAP when API access, provisioning, plugins, and configurable permissions matter most; consider another panel when your required game is outside the documented coverage or when you want database backup automation handled directly by the panel.
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GameAP pricing
GameAP fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported games | Minecraft; Half-Life; Counter-Strike; Team Fortress 2; Garry’s Mod; Quake; Rust; FiveM; Hytale; Terraria; San Andreas: MP |
| Deployment model | Self_hosted |
| Server provisioning | Yes |
| Mods and plugins | Yes |
| Scheduled backups | Yes |
| Managed server limit | Not verified |
| Role access controls | Yes |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: REST API, WebAssembly plugins, Pterodactyl Eggs, Pelican Eggs |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | gameap.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
GameAP integrations
GameAP lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- REST API
- WebAssembly plugins
- Pterodactyl Eggs
- Pelican Eggs
Alternatives to GameAP
- AMPA feature-rich paid panel for managing diverse self-hosted game-server deployments.9.4
- GameCPA flexible, low-cost control panel for operators managing multiple game-server nodes.9.3
- GameServerAppA broad cloud control panel with automation, integrations, and community revenue tools.9.1
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