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Best 7 Days to Die Server Managers Compared (2026)

A server manager is the admin layer you run on top of your 7 Days to Die server: web panels, Discord integration, kits, economy, live maps, and chat commands. These are the four worth installing in 2026 (CSMM, Allocs Server Fixes, BotMan, ServerTools), ranked by what they actually do for an admin. All four are free and community-maintained, not commercial products.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-30 · Tested against current 7 Days To Die 2.x builds

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The shortlist — 7 Days to Die server managers

CSMM — best overall, web panel + Discord + economy
Allocs Server Fixes — required base + live web map
BotMan — Discord-focused chat bot with admin commands
ServerTools — in-game chat commands, no panel

Quick context before the rankings: most managers are not standalone. Allocs Server Fixes installs a web API on the server, and the panels (CSMM especially) talk to that API. So the realistic stack is "Allocs underneath + a panel on top," not "pick one of four." The ranking below reflects what each piece does and when you actually need it.

The four 7 Days to Die server managers worth running

CSMM (Catalysm's Server Manager & Monitor)

Best overall 7DTD server manager

Free · web-based · community-maintained

✓ Discord integration, player tracking, chat-relay, kill feeds, kits/economy, geo-IP, role management

✓ Requires the Allocs Server Fixes web API to be installed on the server

✓ Hosted free for 7d2d.net Plan XL customers — we run it on our infrastructure so you don't need to self-host the panel

✕ Setup curve is higher than a chat-only bot if you've never run a server panel before

Pick it if: you're running a public community server, large clan, or anything where Discord linkage, kits, economy, and player history actually matter. See our CSMM hosted setup →

Allocs Server Fixes

Free · server-side mod · required by most managers

✓ Adds a web API + map renderer that CSMM, BotMan, and other panels rely on

✓ Live map endpoint at /map (zoomable, with player pins)

✓ Patch-cycle reliable — one of the few server mods that updates with the game

✕ Not a manager on its own — you still need a panel (CSMM/BotMan) to use it

Pick it if: you want a live web map and you plan to add CSMM or BotMan on top. Included by default on 7d2d.net Plan L and XL.

BotMan

Free + paid tiers · Discord-focused bot

✓ Chat-relay between game and Discord, kits, teleports, /home, basic economy

✓ Lighter setup than CSMM — closer to a "chatbot with admin commands"

✕ Doesn't have CSMM's player-history or geo-IP depth

✕ Paid tiers for advanced features

Pick it if: your priority is Discord integration and you don't need the full panel UI. Good for small/medium friend groups.

ServerTools

Free · in-game admin mod

✓ Adds /help, /home, /sethome, /pm, /day, /bloodmoon, /kits, /reservedslots and dozens of admin chat commands

✓ Runs server-side; no client-side install for players

✕ No web panel — everything is in-game chat

✕ Less actively maintained than CSMM/Allocs

Pick it if: you want chat-based admin commands without spinning up a full panel. Best as a complement to BotMan, not as your only manager.

Which 7 Days to Die server manager should you run?

Public community server or large clan → Allocs + CSMM (web panel, economy, player history, live map).
Small or medium friend group that lives in Discord → Allocs + BotMan (chat-relay, kits, teleports, lighter setup).
You just want in-game admin commands, no panel → ServerTools (and optionally BotMan for Discord).
You only want a live web map → Allocs Server Fixes alone (the /map endpoint).
You don't want to install or maintain any of this → a managed host that runs Allocs + CSMM for you. On 7d2d.net, Allocs ships on Plan L/XL and CSMM is hosted free on Plan XL.

You still need a server to run these on

Every manager here installs on top of a 7 Days to Die dedicated server. 7d2d.net Plan L and XL include Allocs Server Fixes, and Plan XL adds CSMM hosted free, so the whole admin stack is set up for you.

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FAQ: 7 Days to Die server managers

What is the best 7 Days to Die server manager?: CSMM (Catalysm's Server Manager & Monitor) is the most capable in 2026: web panel, Discord integration, kits, economy, geo-IP, player history, and a live map. It's free and community-maintained, and it requires Allocs Server Fixes installed on the server underneath it.
Do I need Allocs Server Fixes?: If you want CSMM or a live web map, yes. Allocs provides the web API and map renderer that the panels read from. ServerTools and a bare BotMan setup can run without it, but most full panels expect Allocs underneath.
Are these server managers free?: CSMM, Allocs, and ServerTools are free and community-maintained. BotMan is free with paid tiers for advanced features. None of them are our products; we run Allocs and CSMM on our own customers' servers.
Where do I install a server manager?: On the dedicated server, not your game client. If you rent a managed 7 Days to Die server, the host can install Allocs and a panel for you. See our server hosting comparison for hosts that handle this.