0 A.D. vs papermc-docker

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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Feature0 A.D.papermc-docker
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageC++Shell
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 2,823★ 14,076
First released20092014
ReplacesAge of EmpiresMinecraft Realms

Why pick each one

Choose 0 A.D. if…

  • Polished free RTS
  • Active community
0 A.D. details

Choose papermc-docker if…

  • Extremely easy Minecraft hosting
  • Excellent documentation
papermc-docker details

Frequently asked questions

Is 0 A.D. or papermc-docker better?

papermc-docker is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider 0 A.D. if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are 0 A.D. and papermc-docker free and open-source?

Yes. 0 A.D. is licensed under GPL-2.0 and papermc-docker under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run 0 A.D. and papermc-docker with Docker?

0 A.D.: check the project docs for container support. papermc-docker: yes.

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