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papermc-docker vs Enshrouded Dedicated 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 EN Enshrouded Dedicated Server Dockerized dedicated server for the survival game Enshrouded
Featurepapermc-dockerEnshrouded Dedicated Server
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageShellShell
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB6,144 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 259
First released20142024
ReplacesMinecraft Realmscommercial game server hosting

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Enshrouded Dedicated Server if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Shell
Enshrouded Dedicated Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Enshrouded Dedicated Server better?

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

Are papermc-docker and Enshrouded Dedicated Server free and open-source?

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

Can I run papermc-docker and Enshrouded Dedicated Server with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. Enshrouded Dedicated Server: yes.

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