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papermc-docker vs Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server

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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PA papermc-docker Containerized Minecraft Java server image VS DO Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker image for running Minecraft Bedrock Edition servers
Featurepapermc-dockerDocker Minecraft Bedrock Server
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageShellShell
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 1,832
First released20142019
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsMinecraft Realms

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server 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 Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server free and open-source?

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

Can I run papermc-docker and Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server: yes.

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