Your Minecraft servers, run from any browser.
Craftlio turns the machine you already have (a Windows PC, a Linux box or a Raspberry Pi) into a friendly server host. Create a server in a few clicks, keep it backed up, see how it's doing, and let friends in, from your desk or your phone.
Try the live demo first
Runs the software you already play
Every major server type, Velocity networks, and modpacks straight from the big sites, or upload a pack of your own. Craftlio fetches the right Java for each one.
Modrinth packs
CurseForge packs
FTB packsEverything a server needs, in one place
What Craftlio does for you, next to paying a hosting company or running the server on its own.
Dashboard and monitoringSee how every server is doing, and hear about problems before your friends do.7 features
| Feature |  Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live graphsCPU, memory, TPS, players and network, per server and for the whole machine. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| AlertsCrashes, failed backups, low disk space and players joining, to Discord and your phone. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Crash doctorExplains a crash in plain words and offers the fix: the missing mod, more memory, the right Java. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Lag doctorFinds what’s slowing a server down, with one-click fixes, plus spark profiling for the deep dive. | Yes | No | No |
| Two-way Discord botSlash commands to start, stop and check servers, and chat between Discord and the game. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Recent activityEverything that happened on every server, in one list. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Public status pageA page friends can open to see which servers are up and how to join. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
ServersCreate, run and look after your servers, from a browser or your phone.11 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any server in a few clicksPick the software and version, give it memory, done. The right Java is fetched for you. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Several servers at onceTwo at once free, six with Craftlio Plus, with a memory check before each start. | Yes | Partly, or only some | Partly, or only some |
| Live consoleType commands with history and suggestions, from any browser or your phone. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sleep when emptyA quiet server frees its memory and wakes the moment a friend joins. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Safe updatesTry a new version on a copy, test-start it, then swap it in. Your worlds stay. | Yes | No | No |
| Copy a serverTest a plugin or a setting on a copy before touching the real one. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Bring in a server you haveCraftlio reads its folder (type, version, port, memory) and runs it where it is. | Yes | Yes | No |
| SchedulesRestarts, commands and backups on a schedule, with warnings for players. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Keeps the machine awakeThe machine won’t go to sleep while a server runs, or while players are on. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Saves your world at shutdownTurning the machine off stops the servers cleanly first. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Windows, Linux and Raspberry PiRuns on a Windows PC, a Linux machine or a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5, with a one-line install that starts it with the machine. | Yes | No | Yes |
Server types, modpacks and integrationsEvery major server type, modpacks from the big sites, and the extras servers need.9 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every major server typeVanilla, Paper, Purpur, Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge and Mohist. | Yes | Yes | Partly, or only some |
| Bedrock serversMojang’s own Bedrock server, for players on phones, consoles and Windows, with its allowlist and backups. | Yes | Yes | Partly, or only some |
| Velocity networksA proxy in front of several servers (lobby, survival, creative), set up for you. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| ModpacksFrom Modrinth, CurseForge and FTB, or a pack you made. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Quick-start templatesSurvival with friends, Java and Bedrock together, creative, a family server or fast vanilla, with the plugins or mods that suit it. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Bedrock crossplayGeyser lets Bedrock players (phones, consoles) join a Java server. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Voice chatSimple Voice Chat set up, with its port. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Database for pluginsA private MariaDB for LuckPerms, CoreProtect and others, one database per server. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Plex awarenessGives Plex room on the machine when it’s busy transcoding. | Yes | No | No |
Mods and pluginsFind, install and keep up to date the mods and plugins your servers use.6 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four sites in one placeBrowse Modrinth, CurseForge, Hangar and SpigotMC without leaving Craftlio. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Dependencies includedInstalls what a mod or plugin needs along with it. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Updates and undoUpdate everything in one go, and undo any change. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Check before a version changeSee which mods and plugins have a build for the new version first. | Yes | No | No |
| Turn on and offSwitch a mod or plugin off without deleting it. | Yes | Partly, or only some | Partly, or only some |
| Client pack for friendsOne download with the mods friends need to join a modded server. | Yes | No | No |
Worlds and mapsLook after your worlds, and show them off.7 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch, upload and download worldsKeep several worlds and pick which one runs. | Yes | Yes | Partly, or only some |
| Reset a dimensionRegenerate the Nether or the End without touching the overworld. | Yes | Partly, or only some | Partly, or only some |
| DatapacksAdd and remove datapacks per world. | Yes | Partly, or only some | Partly, or only some |
| Pre-generate the mapChunky fills in the world ahead of time, so exploring doesn’t lag. | Yes | Partly, or only some | Partly, or only some |
| Trim the worldRemove chunks nobody really visited, to save space. | Yes | No | No |
| Live web mapBlueMap, with a public link for friends. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Settings without file editingEvery server and game setting, explained, with a visual editor for config files. | Yes | Yes | No |
BackupsBackups you can trust, and restores that don’t roll back everyone.6 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backups that only store changesIncremental: only changed files take space. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| On a scheduleSeveral schedules per server, for worlds and for settings. | Yes | Yes | No |
| A second copy somewhere safeAnother drive, a network share, or cloud storage (Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, S3). | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Restore one playerBring back someone’s inventory, ender chest or position, without rolling back the world. | Yes | No | No |
| Restore one areaBring back a griefed area chunk by chunk. | Yes | No | No |
| A backup before every risky changeVersion changes, swaps and resets back up first. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
Players and friendsLet the right people in, and see what they get up to.6 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelist, ops and bansWith 3D skins, play time and history for every player. | Yes | Yes | Partly, or only some |
| Invite linksFriends type their name and they’re in, or you approve them first. | Yes | No | No |
| Tried to joinSee who was turned away, and let them in with one tap. | Yes | No | No |
| LeaderboardsRankings from the world’s own stats. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Rules on joinPlayers see your rules when they join. | Yes | Partly, or only some | Partly, or only some |
| Resource pack hostingCraftlio hosts the server’s resource pack for you. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
Family controlsHealthy limits for younger players, set per server.4 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play hoursWhen the server can be played, for school days and weekends. | Yes | No | No |
| Daily time limitPer player, with friendly warnings before time is up. | Yes | No | No |
| Come back laterA kind message saying when they can play again. | Yes | No | No |
| Chat word filterStrikes for bad words, and a list of flagged messages for parents. | Yes | Partly, or only some | Partly, or only some |
Letting friends joinGet friends onto your server from outside your home.4 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opens the router port for youUPnP, while a server runs (Java, Bedrock and voice chat ports). | Yes | Yes | No |
| Can friends reach this home?Tells you whether port forwarding can work at all (shared addresses, a second router). | Yes | Yes | No |
| Game tunnel guideStep by step to a free playit.gg tunnel when it can’t. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Join by nameKeeps play.yourdomain.com pointed at your home (with Cloudflare). | Yes | Yes | No |
Accounts and securityLet friends help, without handing over everything.5 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts with rolesOwner, admin, moderator and viewer, each with sensible defaults. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Per-server permissionsChoose what each person can see and change, server by server. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Two-factor sign-in and passkeysCodes from an authenticator app, or your phone’s fingerprint or face. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Activity logWho did what, on which server, and when. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| API tokensFor your own scripts, with the same permissions as the account. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
Phones and away from homeEverything works on your phone, at home or away.5 features
| Feature | Craftliofree, on your machine | Paid hostinga monthly fee | Server alonejust a start.bat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made for phonesInstall it like an app, with a bottom bar and swipe between sections. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Push alertsAlerts on your phone, even with Craftlio closed. | Yes | Partly, or only some | No |
| Use it away from homeOver a free Cloudflare Tunnel, with https. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Updates itselfOne click in Craftlio; your servers and data stay as they are. | Yes | Yes | No |
| Free, and your files stay homeNo monthly bill. Worlds and backups never leave your machine. | Yes | No | Yes |
YesPartly, or only some hostsNo
70 features in 11 groups. Hosting companies differ, so their column shows what’s typical.
Take it for a spin
Play with the live demo right here, or flip through screenshots. The demo runs the real interface with pretend servers, so go ahead and press things.
Made by someone who runs a server
Crash doctor
Reads the crash and tells you what happened in plain words, then offers the fix: install the missing mod, turn one off, more memory, the right Java.
Sleep when empty
A quiet server stops by itself and frees its memory. It still shows up in the server list, and wakes the moment a friend tries to join.
Saves your world at shutdown
Turning the machine off? Craftlio stops your servers cleanly first, so nobody loses the last half hour of building.
Free, with a little extra if you need it
Everything that runs on your machine is free. Craftlio Plus runs more servers at the same time, adds checks that run on craftlio.xyz, and keeps Craftlio going.
Free
$0forever
- Every feature in the list above
- Up to 2 servers running at once
- As many servers set up as you like
- No account needed
Craftlio Plus
$10a year
- Everything in Free
- Up to 6 servers running at once
- Checked from outside your home, with an alert if friends can’t get in
- Off-site copies of your backups (10 GB)
- On up to 2 machines
- Supports Craftlio's development
Link Craftlio to your account in System › Craftlio Plus. It checks in once a day and keeps working offline for 30 days, and losing Plus never stops a running server. Cancel any time. Terms and refunds
Up and running in about five minutes
The setup asks before each step and explains what it does.
Download
On Windows, get the latest release and unzip it somewhere permanent, for example C:\Craftlio.
Run setup
Double-click setup.cmd. It installs Node.js if needed and sets up folders, starting with Windows and the firewall.
Open it
Your browser opens localhost:1999. Create the owner account and your first server.
irm https://craftlio.xyz/install.ps1 | iexcurl -fsSL https://craftlio.xyz/install.sh | bashQuestions
Is it really free?
Yes. Everything that runs on your machine is free, with up to 2 servers running at the same time, and there's no account to make. Craftlio Plus is $10 a year: up to 6 servers at once, craftlio.xyz checking from outside that friends can reach your server, and off-site copies of your backups. It helps keep Craftlio going.
Does it work on Linux, a Raspberry Pi or a Mac?
Linux and Raspberry Pi: yes, from version 1.9.0. It needs a 64-bit system (on a Pi 4 or 5, Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit) and installs with one line in a terminal. Two things are Windows-only for now: the built-in database for plugins and the Minecraft-only network meter. Mojang doesn't make its Bedrock server for ARM chips, so on a Pi use a Paper server with Bedrock crossplay instead. Mac: not yet.
How do my friends join?
Forward the game port (TCP 25565) on your router to your machine. If your domain is on Cloudflare, Craftlio can keep a name like play.example.com pointed at your home, even when your internet provider changes your address.
Can I manage it when I'm away from home?
Yes. The safest way is a free Cloudflare Tunnel, which gives Craftlio an https address without opening any ports. Phone notifications and passkeys work over it too.
Where does my data go?
Nowhere. Worlds, backups, accounts and settings stay on your machine. Craftlio goes online to download server software, Java, mods and plugins when you ask, and for things you switch on, like alerts, cloud backups or keeping your domain pointed at home. With Craftlio Plus, it also checks in with craftlio.xyz once a day, sending only a random ID for the install and its version, and the outside check sends the server's port (privacy).
Is Craftlio made by Mojang?
No. Craftlio is an independent project and isn't affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang AB.
Ready to host?
Download Craftlio, run the setup, and have your first server going in minutes.