SHSelfHostIndex

Lodestone Core 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.

Not the right match-up?
LO Lodestone Core Server hosting tool for Minecraft and other multiplayers VS PA Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot High-performance Minecraft server software
FeatureLodestone CorePaper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicensefreeGPL-3.0
LanguageRustJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 61★ 12,564
First released20232014
Replaces—Vanilla Minecraft server

Why pick each one

Choose Lodestone Core if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Rust
Lodestone Core 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 Lodestone Core or Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot better?

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

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

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

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

Lodestone Core: yes. Paper Note - PaperMC server alt Spigot: yes.

Related comparisons