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papermc-docker vs VirtualTabletop

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 VI VirtualTabletop Virtual surface in the browser on which you can play board, dice and
Featurepapermc-dockerVirtualTabletop
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0-only
LanguageShellJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB250 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 14,076★ 297
First released20142025
ReplacesMinecraft Realmsplayingcards.io

Why pick each one

Choose papermc-docker if…

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

Choose VirtualTabletop if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0-only license
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 250 MB RAM
VirtualTabletop details

Frequently asked questions

Is papermc-docker or VirtualTabletop better?

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

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

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

Can I run papermc-docker and VirtualTabletop with Docker?

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

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