Freeciv-web vs Mindustry

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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FeatureFreeciv-webMindustry
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptJava
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 2,183★ 28,532
First released20072017
ReplacesCivilizationFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose Freeciv-web if…

  • No client install needed
  • Classic 4X gameplay
Freeciv-web details

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Frequently asked questions

Is Freeciv-web or Mindustry better?

Mindustry is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Freeciv-web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Freeciv-web and Mindustry free and open-source?

Yes. Freeciv-web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mindustry under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Freeciv-web and Mindustry with Docker?

Freeciv-web: yes. Mindustry: yes.

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