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papermc-docker vs PocketMine-MP

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 PO PocketMine-MP Server software for Minecraft Bedrock Edition
Featurepapermc-dockerPocketMine-MP
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0LGPL-3.0
LanguageShellPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 3,572
First released20142013
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsMinecraft Bedrock Server

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose PocketMine-MP if…

  • Released under the LGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (3.6k GitHub stars)
  • Written in PHP
PocketMine-MP details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or PocketMine-MP better?

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

Are papermc-docker and PocketMine-MP free and open-source?

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

Can I run papermc-docker and PocketMine-MP with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. PocketMine-MP: yes.

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