papermc-docker vs Hypersomnia

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-dockerHypersomnia
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageShellC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 1,613
First released20142020
ReplacesMinecraft Realms

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Hypersomnia if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C++
Hypersomnia details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Hypersomnia better?

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

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

Yes. papermc-docker is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Hypersomnia under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run papermc-docker and Hypersomnia with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. Hypersomnia: yes.

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