papermc-docker vs PMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect

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-dockerPMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageShellJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 2,132
First released20142020
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsConsole server restrictions

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose PMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect if…

  • Enables console server play
  • Lightweight
PMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or PMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect better?

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

Are papermc-docker and PMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect free and open-source?

Yes. papermc-docker is licensed under Apache-2.0 and PMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run papermc-docker and PMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. PMMP Note - PocketMine alt BedrockConnect: yes.

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