papermc-docker vs SuperTux

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-dockerSuperTux
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageShellC++
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 3,116
First released20142003
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsSuper Mario Bros

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose SuperTux if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C++
SuperTux details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or SuperTux better?

Neither is universally better. papermc-docker has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

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

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

Can I run papermc-docker and SuperTux with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. SuperTux: check the project docs for container support.

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