papermc-docker vs Scribble.rs

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-dockerScribble.rs
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0BSD-3-Clause
LanguageShellGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 652
First released20142026
ReplacesMinecraft Realms

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Scribble.rs if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Scribble.rs details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Scribble.rs better?

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

Are papermc-docker and Scribble.rs free and open-source?

Yes. papermc-docker is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Scribble.rs under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run papermc-docker and Scribble.rs with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. Scribble.rs: yes.

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