papermc-docker vs Cubiks 2048

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-dockerCubiks 2048
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageShellJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB50 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 25
First released20142023
ReplacesMinecraft Realms

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Cubiks 2048 if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Cubiks 2048 details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Cubiks 2048 better?

Neither is universally better. papermc-docker has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are papermc-docker and Cubiks 2048 free and open-source?

Yes. papermc-docker is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Cubiks 2048 under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run papermc-docker and Cubiks 2048 with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. Cubiks 2048: check the project docs for container support.

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