Gameap 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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FeatureGameappapermc-docker
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoShell
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 43★ 14,076
First released20142014
ReplacesAMP, TCAdminMinecraft Realms

Why pick each one

Choose Gameap if…

  • Mature panel
  • Free and open
Gameap details

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gameap or papermc-docker better?

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

Are Gameap and papermc-docker free and open-source?

Yes. Gameap is licensed under MIT and papermc-docker under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gameap and papermc-docker with Docker?

Gameap: yes. papermc-docker: yes.

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