Gameap vs Mindustry

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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FeatureGameapMindustry
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 43★ 28,532
First released20142017
ReplacesAMP, TCAdminFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose Gameap if…

  • Mature panel
  • Free and open
Gameap details

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gameap or Mindustry better?

Mindustry 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 Mindustry free and open-source?

Yes. Gameap is licensed under MIT and Mindustry under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gameap and Mindustry with Docker?

Gameap: yes. Mindustry: yes.

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