Lichess vs Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5

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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FeatureLichessMineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageScalaLua
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 18,557★ 100
First released20102021
ReplacesChess.comMinecraft

Why pick each one

Choose Lichess if…

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

Choose Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 if…

  • Familiar gameplay
  • Fully free
Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 details

Frequently asked questions

Is Lichess or Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 better?

Neither is universally better. Lichess has the larger community, while Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Lichess and Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 free and open-source?

Yes. Lichess is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Lichess and Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5 with Docker?

Lichess: yes. Mineclone2 Note - VoxeLibre server alt MineClone5: check the project docs for container support.

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