AzerothCore vs BrowserQuest
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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AzerothCore
Open-source MMORPG server framework for World of Warcraft
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BrowserQuest
Self-hostable HTML5 multiplayer adventure game
| Feature | AzerothCore | BrowserQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,732 | ★ 9,378 |
| First released | 2017 | 2012 |
| Replaces | official WoW servers | Realm of the Mad God |
Why pick each one
Choose AzerothCore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.7k GitHub stars
- Written in C++
Choose BrowserQuest if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.4k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is AzerothCore or BrowserQuest better?
BrowserQuest is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider AzerothCore if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are AzerothCore and BrowserQuest free and open-source?
Yes. AzerothCore is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and BrowserQuest under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AzerothCore and BrowserQuest with Docker?
AzerothCore: yes. BrowserQuest: yes.