SHSelfHostIndex

BlueMap 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.

Not the right match-up?
BL BlueMap 3D web-based map renderer for Minecraft worlds VS PA Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot High-performance Minecraft server software
FeatureBlueMapPaper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaJava
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 2,773★ 12,564
First released20202014
ReplacesDynmapVanilla Minecraft server

Why pick each one

Choose BlueMap if…

  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Easy to host
BlueMap 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 BlueMap 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 BlueMap and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot free and open-source?

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

Can I run BlueMap and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot with Docker?

BlueMap: check the project docs for container support. Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot: yes.

Related comparisons