Lichess vs Palworld Server Docker

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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FeatureLichessPalworld Server Docker
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageScalaShell
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB8,192 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 18,557★ 3,138
First released20102024
ReplacesChess.comofficial Palworld server hosting

Why pick each one

Choose Lichess if…

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

Choose Palworld Server Docker if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Shell
Palworld Server Docker details

Frequently asked questions

Is Lichess or Palworld Server Docker better?

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

Are Lichess and Palworld Server Docker free and open-source?

Yes. Lichess is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Palworld Server Docker under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Lichess and Palworld Server Docker with Docker?

Lichess: yes. Palworld Server Docker: yes.

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