1 self-hosted Minecraft Server alternatives

Minecraft Server is a popular proprietary tool in the game servers space. These open-source apps let you replace Minecraft Server with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Minecraft Server alternatives

Medium

binarydocker

Cuberite

Game Servers

Lightweight, extensible Minecraft-compatible game server

Replaces Minecraft Server, Spigot

★ 5.4k Medium setup Apache-2.0

Switching from Minecraft Server

Moving off Minecraft Server means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.