BrowserQuest 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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BrowserQuest
Self-hostable HTML5 multiplayer adventure game
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GeyserMC
Bridge that lets Bedrock players join Java Minecraft servers
| Feature | BrowserQuest | GeyserMC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Servers | Game Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,378 | ★ 5,734 |
| First released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Realm of the Mad God | Minecraft cross-play workarounds |
Why pick each one
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 BrowserQuest or GeyserMC better?
BrowserQuest is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider GeyserMC if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are BrowserQuest and GeyserMC free and open-source?
Yes. BrowserQuest is licensed under MPL-2.0 and GeyserMC under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BrowserQuest and GeyserMC with Docker?
BrowserQuest: yes. GeyserMC: yes.