papermc-docker vs Terasology

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-dockerTerasology
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageShellJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 3,884
First released20142011
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsMinecraft

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Terasology if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Active community (3.9k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Java
Terasology details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Terasology better?

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

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

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

Can I run papermc-docker and Terasology with Docker?

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

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