papermc-docker vs ArchiSteamFarm

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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Featurepapermc-dockerArchiSteamFarm
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageShellC#
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 13,601
First released20142015
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsIdle Master

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose ArchiSteamFarm if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 13.6k GitHub stars
  • Written in C#
ArchiSteamFarm details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or ArchiSteamFarm better?

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

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

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

Can I run papermc-docker and ArchiSteamFarm with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. ArchiSteamFarm: yes.

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