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# Pterodactyl

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> Open-source server management platform that helps professionals securely monitor and handle game servers.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Pterodactyl

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Event Logs
- Server Monitoring

## Category

- [Server Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/10019/server-management/software)

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3. [SpinupWP](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1053030/spinupwp) — 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
4. [N-central](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/13803/n-central) — 4.1/5 (195 reviews)
5. [baramundi Management Suite](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/177946/baramundi-management-suite) — 4.6/5 (140 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Bewertung von Pterodactyl" — 5.0/5

> **Nino** | *15 January 2024* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Ich liebe es, die umständigen Linux Befehle hinter mir zu lassen und alles mit einem Webinterface zu erledigen.
> 
> **Cons**: Leider sind viele Erweiterungen kostenflichtig aber das kann ich ja nicht übel nehmen.

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1018182/pterodactyl)

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