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Lix vs Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot

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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LI Lix Free Lemmings-inspired puzzle game with network multiplayer VS PA Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot High-performance Minecraft server software
FeatureLixPaper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageDJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 160★ 12,564
First released20062014
ReplacesLemmingsVanilla Minecraft server

Why pick each one

Choose Lix if…

  • Fun multiplayer puzzles
  • Very lightweight
Lix details

Choose Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot if…

  • Excellent performance
  • Massive plugin ecosystem
Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot details

Frequently asked questions

Is Lix or Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot better?

Neither is universally better. Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot has the larger community, while Lix is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Lix and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot free and open-source?

Yes. Lix is licensed under MIT and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Lix and Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot with Docker?

Lix: check the project docs for container support. Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot: yes.

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