Gameap vs Unciv

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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FeatureGameapUnciv
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITMPL-2.0
LanguageGoKotlin
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcebare-metal, binary, docker
GitHub stars★ 43★ 11,071
First released20142018
ReplacesAMP, TCAdminCivilization V

Why pick each one

Choose Gameap if…

  • Mature panel
  • Free and open
Gameap details

Choose Unciv if…

  • Released under the MPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 11.1k GitHub stars
Unciv details

Frequently asked questions

Is Gameap or Unciv better?

Unciv 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 Unciv free and open-source?

Yes. Gameap is licensed under MIT and Unciv under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Gameap and Unciv with Docker?

Gameap: yes. Unciv: yes.

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