TCAdmin vs AMP
AMP by CubeCoders is a self-hosted game server panel for Windows and Linux, sold as one-time licenses for non-commercial use, with an Enterprise subscription required to sell servers. TCAdmin 3 is a game server control panel built for hosting businesses since 2004, for Windows and Linux. Here's how they compare, based on what each publishes about itself.
Where TCAdmin is different
Licensed for selling game servers
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: enterprise only.
Many servers from one panel
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: professional and above.
Wine and WSL hosting
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: wine and proton on linux.
Virtual servers with their own IPs, limits and owners
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: not listed in its official material.
Move servers between machines
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: advanced license and above.
Official WHMCS module
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: enterprise only.
Sign in as a customer
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: not listed in its official material.
Single sign-on from your website or billing
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: oidc, advanced and above.
Slot and game-type enforcement
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: not listed in its official material.
Steam Workshop installer
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: in development.
Patch once, deploy to every server
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: each instance downloads its own copy.
Custom pages and API methods
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: c# plugins with a developer license.
Built-in AI assistant
TCAdmin 3: included. AMP: not listed in its official material.
Side by side
| Feature | TCAdmin 3 | AMP |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing | ||
| Price | From $7.95 per server a month | One-time from about $10; Enterprise subscription to sell servers |
| Licensed for selling game servers | Enterprise only | |
| Release status | Stable | Stable |
| Hosting | ||
| Native Windows game servers | ||
| Linux game servers | ||
| Docker required | No (optional Docker services) | No (optional) |
| Many servers from one panel | Professional and above | |
| Add a machine | One command; remotes join with a Flash token | One command; wizard on each machine |
| Wine and WSL hosting | Wine and Proton on Linux | |
| Virtual servers with their own IPs, limits and owners | Not listed | |
| Move servers between machines | Advanced license and above | |
| Business | ||
| Official WHMCS module | Enterprise only | |
| Sub-users with permissions | ||
| Sign in as a customer | Not listed | |
| Single sign-on from your website or billing | OIDC, Advanced and above | |
| Slot and game-type enforcement | Not listed | |
| Support | Included with every license | Community; priority on higher tiers |
| Game features | ||
| Steam Workshop installer | In development | |
| Modrinth and CurseForge mods | Both | Modrinth (CurseForge in development) |
| Graphical config editors | ||
| Patch once, deploy to every server | Each instance downloads its own copy | |
| Backup destinations | Local, FTP and S3 | Local and S3 |
| Automation | ||
| Event scripting | C#, IronPython, PowerShell, JavaScript and shell | Scheduler tasks; scripts on Enterprise |
| Custom pages and API methods | C# plugins with a developer license | |
| Built-in AI assistant | Not listed | |
Checked on October 28, 2026 against AMP's own website, documentation and releases (cubecoders.com/AMP, cubecoders.com/AMPInstall, discourse.cubecoders.com/t/editions-comparison-sheet/2247, discourse.cubecoders.com/t/amp-proteus-2-8-0-release-notes/40953, discourse.cubecoders.com/t/configuring-amp-for-enterprise-or-advanced-usage/1830, github.com/CubeCoders/AMP/wiki). "Not listed" means we couldn't find it in their official material, not that it doesn't exist. Spotted something out of date?Tell us on Discord. AMP is a trademark of its owner; TCAdmin is not affiliated with it.
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