Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no vs Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot

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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FeatureVeloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-noPaper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageC++Java
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 1,118★ 12,564
First released20122014
ReplacesTremulousVanilla Minecraft server

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 Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot if…

  • Excellent performance
  • Massive plugin ecosystem
Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot details

Frequently asked questions

Is Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no or Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot better?

Neither is universally better. Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot free and open-source?

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

Can I run Veloren Note - games server alt Mindustry-server-no and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot with Docker?

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

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