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Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no vs Lichess

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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VE Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no Self-hosted multiplayer server for the Unvanquished FPS VS LI Lichess Open-source chess server and platform
FeatureVeloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-noLichess
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++Scala
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 1,118★ 18,557
First released20122010
ReplacesTremulousChess.com

Why pick each one

Choose Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no if…

  • Unique hybrid gameplay
  • Fully open-source
Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no details

Choose Lichess if…

  • Full-featured chess platform
  • Completely ad-free
Lichess details

Frequently asked questions

Is Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no or Lichess better?

Neither is universally better. Lichess has the larger community, while Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no and Lichess free and open-source?

Yes. Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Lichess under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no and Lichess with Docker?

Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no: check the project docs for container support. Lichess: yes.

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