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papermc-docker vs UFO: Alien Invasion

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 UF UFO: Alien Invasion Open-source strategy game of defending Earth from aliens
Featurepapermc-dockerUFO: Alien Invasion
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageShellC++
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 166
First released20142002
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsXCOM

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose UFO: Alien Invasion if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in C++
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
UFO: Alien Invasion details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or UFO: Alien Invasion 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 UFO: Alien Invasion free and open-source?

Yes. papermc-docker is licensed under Apache-2.0 and UFO: Alien Invasion under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run papermc-docker and UFO: Alien Invasion with Docker?

papermc-docker: yes. UFO: Alien Invasion: check the project docs for container support.

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