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Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server 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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DO Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server Docker image for running Minecraft Bedrock Edition servers VS LI Lichess Open-source chess server and platform
FeatureDocker Minecraft Bedrock ServerLichess
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageShellScala
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, source
GitHub stars★ 1,832★ 18,557
First released20192010
ReplacesMinecraft RealmsChess.com

Why pick each one

Choose Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server details

Choose Lichess if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server or Lichess better?

Neither is universally better. Lichess has the larger community, while Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server and Lichess free and open-source?

Yes. Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Lichess under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server and Lichess with Docker?

Docker Minecraft Bedrock Server: yes. Lichess: yes.

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