0 A.D. vs MegaGlest
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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| Feature | 0 A.D. | MegaGlest |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,823 | ★ 413 |
| First released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Age of Empires | Age of Empires, Warcraft III |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is 0 A.D. or MegaGlest better?
Neither is universally better. 0 A.D. has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are 0 A.D. and MegaGlest free and open-source?
Yes. 0 A.D. is licensed under GPL-2.0 and MegaGlest under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 0 A.D. and MegaGlest with Docker?
0 A.D.: check the project docs for container support. MegaGlest: check the project docs for container support.