GeyserMC 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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FeatureGeyserMCMindustry
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaJava
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, binarydocker, bare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 5,734★ 28,532
First released20192017
ReplacesMinecraft cross-play workaroundsFactorio

Why pick each one

Choose GeyserMC if…

  • Enables cross-play
  • Works as plugin or proxy
GeyserMC details

Choose Mindustry if…

  • Lightweight server
  • Large active community
Mindustry details

Frequently asked questions

Is GeyserMC or Mindustry better?

Mindustry 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 GeyserMC and Mindustry free and open-source?

Yes. GeyserMC is licensed under MIT and Mindustry under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run GeyserMC and Mindustry with Docker?

GeyserMC: yes. Mindustry: yes.

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