AMP (Application Management Panel) by CubeCoders is a game server management panel that competes with Pterodactyl. If you run multiple game servers on a VPS or dedicated machine, AMP gives you a web interface to manage them all. Here is what it offers and whether it is worth the price.
What AMP does
AMP installs on your server and provides a web-based control panel for managing game server instances. Each instance gets its own console, file manager, scheduling, and player management. AMP supports over 400 games including Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Valheim, FiveM, and many more.
Key features:
- Multi-instance management from one panel.
- Built-in backup scheduling.
- User permission system for multiple admins.
- Automatic game updates via SteamCMD integration.
- REST API for automation.
- Docker container support.
AMP vs Pterodactyl
Pterodactyl is free and open source. AMP is a paid, closed-source product. The main differences:
| Feature | AMP | Pterodactyl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $10 one-time (5 instances) | Free |
| Setup | Simple installer, runs natively | Docker required, more complex setup |
| Game support | 400+ built-in | Community eggs, varies |
| UI | Polished, modern | Functional, customizable |
| Multi-node | AMP Constellation (paid addon) | Built-in Wings daemon |
| Source | Closed source | Open source |
For personal use or a small hosting business, AMP is easier to set up but costs money. For a larger operation, Pterodactyl's free model and flexibility may be better.
Is AMP free?
AMP offers a free tier with 2 instances. Beyond that, you need a license:
- Professional: $10 one-time for 5 instances.
- Professional+: higher instance counts at higher prices.
There is no monthly fee. The license is permanent and includes updates.
When to use AMP
AMP makes sense when:
- You manage multiple game servers on one machine and want a clean GUI.
- You prefer a simple installation over Docker complexity.
- You need a panel that "just works" for Minecraft, Rust, or ARK.
For managed hosting like Space-Node, you already get a control panel with every plan, so AMP is not needed. AMP is for people running their own VPS or dedicated server.
The short answer
AMP is a polished paid game server panel by CubeCoders. It is easier to set up than Pterodactyl but costs money. The free tier gives you 2 instances. For managed hosting, you do not need a panel, as it is included.
If you want a VPS to run AMP or Pterodactyl, Space-Node offers KVM VPS plans in the Netherlands. See our VPS hosting page.