papermc-docker vs ET: Legacy

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-dockerET: Legacy
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageShellC
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 707
First released20142012
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsWolfenstein: Enemy Territory original

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose ET: Legacy if…

  • Keeps a classic alive
  • Free and open
ET: Legacy details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or ET: Legacy better?

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

Are papermc-docker and ET: Legacy free and open-source?

Yes. papermc-docker is licensed under Apache-2.0 and ET: Legacy under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run papermc-docker and ET: Legacy with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. ET: Legacy: yes.

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