papermc-docker vs Trivabble

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-dockerTrivabble
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0-or-later
LanguageShell
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB50 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 14,076
First released20142025
ReplacesMinecraft Realms

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose Trivabble if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Trivabble details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or Trivabble better?

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

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

Yes. papermc-docker is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Trivabble under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run papermc-docker and Trivabble with Docker?

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

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