papermc-docker vs Veloren

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-dockerVeloren
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageShellRust
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 3,700
First released20142018
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsCube World, Minecraft

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Veloren if…

  • Free and fully open
  • Frequent updates
Veloren details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Veloren better?

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

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

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

Can I run papermc-docker and Veloren with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. Veloren: yes.

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