AzerothCore vs GeyserMC
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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GeyserMC
Bridge that lets Bedrock players join Java Minecraft servers
| Feature | AzerothCore | GeyserMC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,732 | ★ 5,734 |
| First released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Replaces | official WoW servers | Minecraft cross-play workarounds |
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++
Frequently asked questions
Is AzerothCore or GeyserMC better?
Neither is universally better. AzerothCore has the larger community, while GeyserMC is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are AzerothCore and GeyserMC free and open-source?
Yes. AzerothCore is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and GeyserMC under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AzerothCore and GeyserMC with Docker?
AzerothCore: yes. GeyserMC: yes.