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papermc-docker vs Minecraft Server Control Script

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 MI Minecraft Server Control Script Bash control script for managing multiple Minecraft servers
Featurepapermc-dockerMinecraft Server Control Script
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageShellShell
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 496
First released20142012
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsMinecraft server panels

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Minecraft Server Control Script if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Shell
Minecraft Server Control Script details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Minecraft Server Control Script better?

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

Are papermc-docker and Minecraft Server Control Script free and open-source?

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

Can I run papermc-docker and Minecraft Server Control Script with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. Minecraft Server Control Script: check the project docs for container support.

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