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Obsidian Panel

Free#16 of 26 in Minecraft Server Control Panels

Obsidian Panel: A Linux-focused control panel with granular server, plugin, file, and access controls. Ranked #16 of 26 in Minecraft Server Control Panels by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Open source; best for linux users wanting granular plugin controls.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Linux users wanting granular plugin controls
Paid from
Free
Scheduled backups
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Live console and full server lifecycle controls
- Plugin installation from Modrinth, Hangar, and Spiget
- Scheduled backups, RBAC, and real-time resource monitoring
Where it doesn't
- Linux-focused deployment limits operating-system flexibility
- Self-hosting requires Docker or Podman with MongoDB
- Supports Paper, Purpur, and Vanilla server software

Our verdict on Obsidian Panel

Obsidian Panel is a self-hosted web panel for managing Minecraft Java servers on Linux. It is aimed at administrators who want direct control over server processes, files, settings, plugins, backups, users, and system resources from one interface. Its supported server software includes Paper, Purpur, and Vanilla, and its open-source model suits teams that prefer to run and manage their own infrastructure.

The panel’s strongest area is operational depth. Administrators can stream live console logs, start, stop, restart, or force-kill a server, edit Minecraft server properties, and work with files through upload, download, editing, and archive extraction. Plugin discovery and installation connect with Modrinth, Hangar, and Spiget, while integrations with Buzzheavier and GoFile extend its listed ecosystem. Real-time CPU, RAM, storage, and network monitoring adds visibility during routine administration and troubleshooting.

Obsidian Panel also covers multi-user administration through role-based access control with granular permissions, plus cron-based scheduled backups with restore. The documented deployment path is Linux-based and uses Docker or Podman with MongoDB, so it fits operators comfortable with self-hosted infrastructure rather than users seeking a hosted dashboard. Choose it when Linux support, plugin-source access, file operations, and configurable permissions matter more than a managed setup. An alternative is more suitable for teams that need broader operating-system coverage or want to avoid maintaining the panel’s deployment stack.

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Obsidian Panel pricing

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

See plans on github.com

Obsidian Panel fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	Linux
Server software support	Paper, Purpur, Vanilla
Scheduled backups	Yes
Web file manager	Yes
SFTP access	Not verified
Multi-user roles	Yes
Server import	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Buzzheavier, GoFile, Modrinth, Hangar, Spiget
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Obsidian Panel integrations

Obsidian Panel lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Buzzheavier
GoFile
Modrinth
Hangar
Spiget

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